Hotel Borsari
Industrial-brutalist meets mid-century modern. Analog retreat. Wine-cave-chic with a Roman heritage obsession and a serious commitment to disconnection.
At La Saucithèque, ask for a flight of the three local Martigny red wines — a standout tasting that few visitors think to request
Why It Matters
The hotel's underground thermal baths — built inside converted 19th-century wine tanks, each at a different water temperature — are alone worth a detour. Add chef Matteo Salas's regionally sourced share plates at Le Cercle, a wine bar that stocks three local Martigny reds, and the fact that you can reach Zermatt, Verbier, Chamonix, and Montreux within an hour, and Martigny starts to look like an underrated Alpine base rather than a transit point.
Opened in April 2025 on the site of 19th-century wine cellars, Hôtel Borsari is a 50-room boutique hotel in Martigny — a Swiss crossroads town between France and Italy that's been on Roman trade routes since antiquity. First-time hotelier John Cretton partnered with designer Shaun Evans (the two work as Drip & Drip) to transform this agro-industrial relic into something that feels genuinely original: a rusty-red brutalist-brick façade, floors colour-coded by natural element (dark green for foliage, red for grapes, basalt black for minerals, blue for spring water), and an underground thermal bath complex carved into the old wine tanks themselves. The analog ethos is deliberate — most rooms have no TV, no plastic keycard, and no soulless white tiles. Instead: oak floors, wool flannel curtains, vintage audio systems, and Vitsœ shelving by Dieter Rams.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
1100 hL Suite
The hotel's primary suite category at 35+ sqm, named for the largest wine tank volumes. Some are positioned under the roof for a more intimate, cocoon-like feel. Features a dedicated work desk and Vitsœ shelving — suited for longer stays. Unlike the standard rooms, the suite does have a television. Open bathroom with Cielo fixtures, terrazzo tiles, and fluted glass shower. Mountain and street views.
King · 35 sqm
1100 hL Suite with Bathtub
The most spacious and refined category at 39–42 sqm. Direct views over Col de la Forclaz, walk-in dressing area, dedicated work desk, and — the standout amenity — a vinyl record player. Bathtub plus shower in the open bathroom. Poured concrete contrasts with muted walls; caramel parquet anchors the space. TV included. Curated artworks, Vitsœ shelving, Feller switches, Tolomeo lamps. Elite bedding, spring water carafe.
King · 40 sqm
1300 hL Family Cuvée
Two connecting rooms sold together — two kings, or one king plus one twin. Mountain, street, courtyard, or backyard views. Same design DNA as the 780 hL rooms: caramel parquet, poured concrete, Cielo fixtures, terrazzo tiles, Vitsœ shelving, Tolomeo lamps. Good for families or groups of up to 6. Booking is for both rooms as a connected unit.
King or King + Twin
650 hL Room
The entry-level room, named after the volume of wine tanks once stored below — 650 hectolitres. Compact at 20–25 sqm, it's spread across the first three floors and finishes with caramel parquet laid in straight and herringbone patterns, raw concrete elements, and solid-coloured walls. Open-plan bathroom uses Cielo fixtures, terrazzo-style tiles, and fluted glass showers, with wool flannel curtains for optional privacy. No television, by design. Vitsœ shelving by Dieter Rams, Tolomeo lamps, and locally sourced Martigny spring water in a carafe. Courtyard view.
King · 22 sqm
780 hL Room
More space and more light than the 650 hL, with courtyard or backyard views and glimpses of the mountains or city skyline. Located across the first three floors. Same material palette — caramel parquet, poured concrete, Cielo bathroom fixtures — with the addition of original artworks and the Drip & Drip design language fully expressed. No television. Wool flannel curtains, elite bedding, Tolomeo lamps, spring water carafe.
King · 27 sqm
780 hL Room with Bathtub
The 780 hL category with a bathtub added to the mix. 29–37 sqm, mountain, street, or courtyard views. The open bathroom steps up with a freestanding tub alongside Cielo fixtures, terrazzo tiles, and fluted glass details — designed for slow, indulgent mornings. No television. Elite bedding, Tolomeo lamps, spring water carafe.
King · 33 sqm
780 hL Twin Room
Same footprint and design language as the 780 hL Room but configured with two single beds — good for friends or colleagues. 25–30 sqm, courtyard or backyard views. Caramel parquet, poured concrete, original artworks, open-plan bathroom with Cielo fixtures and fluted glass showers. No television. Sleeps up to 3.
Twin · 27 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A complimentary daily manager's reception — a social hour bringing guests together in the hotel's common areas.
The Rhône Valley around Martigny has extensive cycling and hiking trails. The town is surrounded by vineyards and orchards — flat valley routes and mountain trails both accessible from the hotel. The hotel offers bicycle parking.
Martigny is the gateway to Verbier (world-class ski resort) and Zermatt/Matterhorn. Both are within an hour by car or train from the hotel. The Quartier LôDzè concierge can assist with day trip planning.
Martigny's Roman amphitheater (once seating 5,000) and the Pierre Gianadda Foundation (world-class art museum) are both within 15 minutes on foot. Château de la Bâtiaz is equally walkable. The town also hosts an international arts festival annually.
Access to the underground Roman-style thermal bath complex in the former wine tanks below the hotel. Multi-temperature pools including salty water. Open to guests and locals. Requires separate ticket booking.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Property has accessible routes from the public entrance and accessible room types available on request.
Daily continental breakfast available 6:30–10:30 AM. CHF 20 for adults, CHF 10 for children. À la carte options also available. Fresh pastries, fruits, juices, and made-to-order items from the chef.
Cobblestone central courtyard between the two hotel buildings — the social hub for dining, drinking, and gatherings.
Private underground parking available on-site. Charged per stay.
Pets welcome. Non-refundable pet fee of CHF 25 per night.
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