Graubunden Hotels

Graubunden Hotel Reviews

Hoteliers in Graubünden invest fortunes in preserving Alpine coziness on both the outside and inside of their lodgings, which is not always the case in other parts of Switzerland. Wood is commonly used to soften interiors, and the source is often Arvenholz, the prized Swiss stone pine that grows here. Its wood is thick with knots and rich in natural color, which deepens over the years. Prices in this popular region are comparatively high. Even higher prices can be charged for the winter holiday period and in February; during the rest of winter you may find special lower-priced packages that include ski tickets. Summer rates are also generally lower. 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.

Hotels publish tariffs in various ways; double-check to see whether you're paying per person or per room, as well as whether you have demipension (half board). If you plan to stay in one place for more than a day or two, half board can cut costs. You may also want to ask about GästeKarte (guest cards), small booklets given by hotels that provide various deals on local transit or attractions. These are distributed in some resort towns, including Klosters, Davos, and Flims/Laax. It is also worth noting that since March 2008 all hotels and restaurants in Canton Graubünden are no-smoking areas by law. The quality of the skiing and outdoor life, plus the allurements of the social life, means that many places are packed between Christmas and about January 15—so make reservations well in advance for this time.

If you are interested only in sports, you may wish to budget less for hotels by staying in more out-of-the-way villages and commute to such posheries as St. Moritz and Pontresina. After all, once you are in the Engadine, there are no great distances (Scuol to Sils Maria, for example, is about two hours by train and bus). Watch out if traveling between mid-October and November, or between Easter and beginning of June: Many hotels close for renovations and repairs.

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