Le Coucou
Contemporary alpine chic with quirky Yovanovitch flair. Earthy terracotta tones, velvet sofas, antique furniture and custom-made pieces sit alongside retro murals and deliberate pops of color. Relaxed but never casual. Family-friendly without feeling chaotic.
Free on-call shuttle service connects you to Méribel center and back in under 10 minutes — no car needed
Why It Matters
Méribel's only 5-star ski-in/ski-out hotel with an outdoor pool. Pierre Yovanovitch's first-ever hotel commission. Part of the curated Maisons Pariente family collection and featured in the Condé Nast Traveler Hot List 2020. The ski room service — staff kneel to help you off with your boots daily — sets the tone for the whole place.
Le Coucou is Méribel's only 5-star ski-in/ski-out hotel with a pool — and it's the only property that genuinely earns the comparison to a designer destination rather than just a posh chalet. Opened in December 2019 as Maisons Pariente's first alpine property, the hotel stretches across 10 floors and 12,000 sqm of mountainside at 1,600m altitude, disguised behind a traditional timber-and-stone façade that hides an interior designed entirely by Pierre Yovanovitch. The effect is warm, colorful, and playful: owl frescoes on a domed lobby ceiling, vintage cuckoo clocks, bear-shaped armchairs, snow-inspired carpets, and marble bathrooms with floor heating — none of the heavy dark-wood alpine clichés you'd expect.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Chalet Eglantine
One of two freestanding private chalets connected to the main hotel via an interior passageway. Spread across 4 floors and 590 sqm, it features four en-suite bedrooms, a vast cathedral living room with a fireplace, a games area, TV lounge, private ski room, and its own pool and spa. A dedicated butler and chef are available. Full access to all hotel restaurants, spa, and facilities. Ski-in/ski-out directly from the chalet.
Four bedrooms · 590 sqm
Chalet Eléonore
Identical twin to Chalet Eglantine in footprint and facilities — 590 sqm across 4 floors, four en-suite bedrooms, cathedral living room, fireplace, games corner, private ski room, private pool and spa. Modular from 2 to 4 bedrooms depending on group size. Full hotel services including dedicated butler, chef on request, and access to all Le Coucou dining and spa.
Four bedrooms · 590 sqm
Deluxe Room
The entry-level option at Le Coucou, and even these are properly generous. Warm terracotta walls, dark larch furniture, velvet armchairs, and marble bathrooms with heated floors. All rooms have a balcony with either mountain or slope views. Most can be interconnected with adjacent rooms or suites for families.
30 sqm
Prestige Room
A step up from Deluxe, featuring a distinctive chalet-style window between the bedroom and the marble-rich bathroom — a Yovanovitch flourish that adds character without sacrificing privacy. The same rich color palette and bespoke furnishings, with a balcony overlooking the slopes.
Suite
The hotel's 39 suites — the majority of the 55 rooms — range from 40 to 65 sqm and all feature a separate seating area. Same warm color scheme, custom Yovanovitch furniture and marble bathrooms. Balconies included. Most suites interconnect, making family configurations easy to arrange.
40 sqm
Suite Eloïse
Two entirely separate bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, plus a shared living room and kitchenette. The ultimate family suite — parents and kids both get their own space and their own bathrooms, with no compromise on style.
Suite Ernestine
A luxury family suite designed to sleep up to four guests. Ideal for families who want space without splitting into multiple rooms, with a comfortable living area and kid-friendly layout.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Concierge-arranged dog sledding and pony sledge experiences down the slopes for families and kids.
Guided snowmobile tours through the Méribel valley, arranged by the hotel concierge.
Guided snowshoe hikes through the forests around Méribel, arranged through the hotel concierge.
Hot-air balloon flights over the alpine landscape, bookable through the concierge team.
A dedicated fantasy space for ages 4–9 featuring a climbing wall, toboggan, TV hut, and a yeti-themed universe. Daily activities run by dedicated animators include creative workshops like perfume-making, origami, mask creation, shadow theatre, and gingerbread baking. Open daily 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Tandem paragliding flights over the Trois Vallées arranged via concierge for guests seeking the mountains from another angle.
A dedicated ski room with full staff who store your equipment, prepare skis overnight, help you fit gear, and pull your boots off when you return from the slopes. Consistently called out in reviews as one of the best ski room experiences in the Alps. Ski and snowboard rental and fitting also available.
Le Coucou sits at the foot of Rond-Point des Pistes at 1,600m. Slopes literally begin at the hotel door. The Côtes ski lift is 100m away. Direct access to the Les Trois Vallées ski area — 600km of linked pistes, the world's largest. Ski school meets directly in front of the hotel.
For ages 10–15 — table tennis, foosball, music corner, karaoke, and tailor-made creative workshops like cooking and mocktail classes. Open daily 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Reserved parking spaces, direct reception access, PRM-adapted rooms and suites with en-suite bathrooms. All restaurants, the bar, ski room, fitness room, and Kids Club are accessible. Note: indoor/outdoor pools and jacuzzi are not accessible for reduced mobility guests.
A generous hot and cold breakfast buffet served in Biancaneve restaurant, included in room and suite rates. Fresh pastries, locally produced charcuterie, hot dishes.
A two-zone fitness room with floor-to-ceiling mountain views. Zone one: Technogym cardio machines and a boxing bag. Zone two: Kinesis machine, rowing machine, and a dedicated yoga/pilates space. Personal coaching available on request. Open daily.
Private valet parking on-site, with covered parking available nearby. Reservation required.
Electric vehicle charging point available on-site.
A heated indoor pool framed by graceful arches that create a trompe l'oeil effect through a glass wall into the snowy mountain view. Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Hotel guests only.
An outdoor pool that visually connects to the indoor pool through floor-to-ceiling glass. Heated and open against an alpine backdrop. Hotel guests only. Open 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
On-site hairdresser and beauty services available at additional cost.
Room service available. Note: a €10 per person fee applies for served meals delivered to rooms.
On-call shuttle between the hotel (Rond-Point des Pistes) and Méribel village center. Journey takes under 10 minutes.
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