Graubunden with St. Moritz Hotels

Of all the regions in Switzerland, Graubünden delivers the most, as its hoteliers invest fortunes in preserving Alpine coziness inside and out.

Switzerland's standards in hospitality are extremely high. Rooms are impeccably clean, well maintained, and accordingly expensive: you will pay more for minimal comforts here than in any other European country.

Prices in the Graübunden canton are high even by Switzerland's elevated standards. In ski resorts winter prices are higher than summer's—although in the Lower Engadine the reverse can be the case. However, the winter holiday period and February are liable to be the most expensive times to visit.

Many hotels close between seasons, from April to mid-June and from mid-October to mid-December, but the dates and months vary each year, so be sure to check. In a few winter resorts there are hotels that stay closed all summer; we have not included these in our listings.

Where no address is provided in the hotel listings, none is necessary: in smaller towns and villages, a postal code is all you need. To find the hotel on arrival, watch for the official street signs pointing the way to every hotel that belongs to the local tourist association.

Some things to bear in mind when you check in: the standard double room in Switzerland has two prim beds built together, with separate linens and, sometimes, sheets tucked firmly down the middle. If you prefer more sociable arrangements, ask for a "French bed," or lit matrimonial—that will get you a single-mattress double. Some hotels may offer extra beds—for example, to expand a double room to a triple.

Particularly in ski resorts, you may be quoted a room price per person including demipension (half board). This means you've opted for breakfast included and to eat either lunch or dinner in the hotel, selecting from a limited, fixed menu. Unless you're holding out for gastronomic adventure, your best bet is to take half board.

A garni hotel is one without a restaurant on the premises.

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