Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus

I stayed here for a week as part of a large group of paramedics, nurses and doctors from Britain who were completing the assessment phase of the Diploma in Mountain Medicine. We were out all day with long walks and various climbs/tests so were particularly tired when we returned, but the Kurhaus is so pleasant it was a pleasure each time. The hotel is old-fashioned and even somewhat shabby which I rather appreciate, as I dislike the hyper-modern and bland hotels that are growing all over the Swiss Alps nowadays. The hotel itself is over a century old and was initially built to cater to aristocratic Britons coming to the Alps to walk and mountaineer. There is a later addition to the south - a lounge hall but otherwise the hotel is much the same. There is usually a fire in the grate, food and beers can be had from a restaurant and bar downstairs and a decent meal in the large dining-room. The bedrooms themselves are all dark wood, thick carpet and quiet. The views are spectacular due to the hotel's location at an altitude of well over 2,000m. There is plenty of mountaineering, walking and skiing just out of the back door of the hotel so no need to drive once you're at the hotel. There are a couple of small shops in the village otherwise it is very isolated, which I particularly liked. The food was also excellent as was the service. The maids are out cleaning every day and we returned after long days on the mountain to find fresh sheets which was appreciated.

The lunch didn't deliver, the place is great and the location is magical however the food was poor quality and the price was way too much. It should have been a treat after an amazing ski from the summit of Pigne d'Arolla but sadly the restaurant failed to deliver lunch for four was not only inedible but cost a fortune. I'd have happily coped with the cost but the delivery was below standard. It must be hard to attract a cook, so simplify the menu concentrate on quality ingredients and offer good value for money. Franky the additional cost to pay in € was the final straw. Take local currency.

Fabulous family hotel with superb Staff! We had a really nice time meeting other families. Children menu needs sorting out but they All tried to help. Very clean. We will be back. Miguel&Nina and our 2 boys.