21 Best Hotels in Graubünden, Switzerland

Located directly in the town center and renovated from a farmhouse in 1938, the family-run Chesa Grischuna has one of the most charming settings—and, arguably, the friendliest owners—in Switzerland. Every guest room, including those in the nearby chalet annex, embodies mountain coziness with their country prints, fluffy duvets, carved wood, and antiques. Because Klosters has long been a gathering place of international society, this place has plenty of public salons to accommodate guests; whether you bowl in the vaulted cellar, play cards, or dance to the piano music at happy hour, you'll be surrounded by the Klosters cognoscenti. The restaurant is legendary for its chic gemütlichkeit (coziness), with carved-wood trim, romantic lighting, and a delicious mix of salads, soups, and seasonal full-fledged meals—and, fittingly, truly helpful service.

About 950 feet above town on a quiet, car-free slope, this magnificent, if a tad faded, hotel will transport you back to the grand spa days of Davos. Once used as a sanatorium, the hotel's public spaces are now decorated in elegant belle epoque style; the guest rooms are a lot more simple, with basic furnishings and no TVs. Described in Mann's The Magic Mountain, the vast hotel has grounds to match, with fun features like a long hillside slide in summer and a 2½-km (1½-mile) sled run in winter. All south-facing guest rooms have balconies overlooking the looming mountain range. Spend summer afternoons visiting the hotel's botanical garden, or relax in the three sauna and steam rooms. The hotel is accessible only by its own funicular, the Schatzalp-Bahn, a four-minute ride from Davos-Platz near the Hotel Europe.

Across from the Corvatsch cable car that transports guests up 3½ km (2 miles) to the highest peak in the surrounding area, this boutique design hotel, quite different from most other "traditional" St. Moritz–area accommodations, is an ideal choice for skiing, sledding, and hiking on Silvaplana Lake—along with just hanging out in its cool environs. All of the modern, rustic-chic rooms have huge terraces with views across the valley to the Piz Nair and, in summer, to kiters and windsurfers. The rooftop bar, with contemporary wood, suede, and cowhide-covered furnishings and a panoramic terrace with mountain views, is the “it” bar in the area. The open fireplace and furnishings are trendy but comforting. Stars Restaurant serves up international cuisine for dinner, or get your pizza fix at Pizzeria Stalla Veglia during the winter. The designer spa has a small pool and huge whirlpool, sauna, and steam and aroma baths.

Valser-quartz cubes sprinkle the landscape at the base station in Laax Murschetg and form the ski-in, ski-out village of the rocksresort. Sit inside the minimalistic two- and three- bedroom apartments built with local stone and wood, and watch the skiers and snowboarders finish their runs from your window. Families have plenty of space to spread out. Shop or eat downstairs or next door; bars, pubs, equipment rental, and of course the cable car, are a few steps away.

The luxe Tschuggen Grand Hotel's hip little sister has ultracontemporary rooms of wood, stone, and glass, complete with cool touches like record players and complimentary minibars. The central location in town makes for an easy walk to local restaurants, as well as offering prime views of the lakefront. Restaurant Twist serves modern Swiss fare paired with local wines. In the winter, it's possible to walk to the ski lift and then ski directly back into the hotel. Afterward, relax in the woodsy spa, which has a small pool, saunas, a steam bath, a gym, and a yoga room. Though the hotel itself closes seasonally, the nine one-and two-bedroom apartments are open all year long.

About 20 yards from the Weisshorn cable car and the Tschuggen chairlift, the Arosa Vetter Hotel makes a perfect overnight stop for skiers and hikers, and rewards guests with superior lake views from some rooms. Architect-turned-hotelier Martin Häfeli designed wood-clad, rough-oak rooms to make guests feel at home and yet still convey a modern atmosphere. The charming restaurant is popular with both locals and visitors, and serves Swiss cuisine with lots of ingredients from the area.

This striking red building exudes a mysterious pull: inside, the walls are brightened by lively abstract paintings created by the owner, and the guest rooms are little works of art unto themselves. Creative, freewheeling, relaxing, these rooms are fully functional, with little minimalist touches here and there—an ensemble of stones in an alcove, for example. Even better, they're among the least expensive rooms in town. The restaurant, open only in the winter, serves up Swiss and Asian specialties. 

Just yards from the train station, you can enjoy the convenience of a central location at this boutique hotel without worrying about getting a good night's rest, as there are no night trains; amenities and guest rooms are pleasantly modern, and service is friendly and efficient. Regulars needing a straightforward stopover return for its cleanliness, comfort, and free breakfast buffet. There's also a 24-hour fitness room, as well as a spa area with a sauna and steam room, available to guests for one hour a day by reservation.

If you're in Scuol primarily to visit the Bohn Engiadina Scuol, you can't do better than to stay at this centrally located family-owned hotel—there's a covered pathway that leads directly to the spa, so you can discreetly head over in your robe and slippers any time you like—and room prices include unlimited spa access. Rather generic though good-size guest rooms are heavy on the wood with bursts of color (lime green and red) on the chairs and curtains; some include cozy balconies with lovely views of the town and mountains. Scuol's Old Town is just a five-minute walk downhill, though you'll have a steep climb on your return. The lounge is a relaxing, airy spot for a glass of wine, and you can choose from the two restaurants, including one with Thai cuisine, if you decide not to venture from the hotel at all.

Set in the town center, this pleasant (if worn) little hotel shares the Kulm's lovely mountain views, but not its prices. Details like sgraffiti, carved ceilings, and fine darkened pine in some rooms preserve the best from its earlier days. The big corner guest rooms deserve their higher price; back rooms are small, but all have tile baths. Front rooms have mountain and lake views, and some also have balconies. In the small sitting area, check out the collection of skiing trophies won by the owner's father, who used to run St. Moritz's ski school.

This basic but charming hotel in the middle of St. Moritz-Bad will make you feel right at home, as the friendly service and a drink by the crackling fire in the cozy "living room" are often all one needs at the end of a long day of hiking or skiing. The large and airy restaurant is highly recommended and has a great deal of locally sourced, seasonal dishes to choose from, including lots of venison, veal, fondue, and pastas. This hotel offers cheaper deals for longer-staying guests, as well as for summer visitors.

This typical 16th-century Engadine house is in the heart of Scuol's Old Town and has inviting rooms decorated with Swiss pine, carved ceilings, and exposed beams. A second house, with five rooms, has a more updated Alpine-chic style with wooden floors and bold, modern furniture. The restaurant, open daily until 5 pm, has a welcoming, country feel, with light wood, blue linens, and cushions. Room prices include a large buffet breakfast and homemade cakes in the afternoon.

This picturesque, family-owned hotel, made up of two 17th-century farmhouses, has sgraffiti and flower boxes on the outside, antiques and honey-color pine on the inside, and a luxurious restaurant serving tasty local dishes, with rates including breakfast and dinner. Most of the guest rooms in the main farmhouse are simple and modern, though you can have a splendid carved-pine room if you pay a bit more; to preserve the tranquility, there are no TVs in these rooms. The second renovated farmhouse has a half-dozen suites (with TVs, as well as minibars). The hotel includes a large gym, and guests can book massages and private yoga treatments. The affiliated Meisser Lodge, in a more simple style, and Meisser Romantica, for adults only, offer other accommodation options nearby.

Its generic chalet facade gives no hint at the charm inside this stylish Alpine-theme hotel near the Landquart River; not only do the spacious rooms have working fireplaces, deep soaking tubs, and balconies, but the basement spa also invites lingering with a full-size pool, saunas, and even a unique Himalayan salt room. Rooms include wooden finishes and plaid furnishings, and all have balconies overlooking the village or the mountains; if you’re traveling with family or friends, studios and apartments come with kitchenettes and ample space for four to six guests. Bär’s Restaurant serves up local dishes blended with international flavors, like zander (pike perch) ceviche with a basil-gin marinade, and the attached Grizzly’s Bar is a popular après-ski hangout. Not only does the lovely spa include a swimming pool, whirlpool, saunas, and a steam room, but there’s also a good-size gym, and massages are on offer (with advance booking) to soothe aching muscles after a long day of outdoor activity.

This isolated hotel is reachable on foot, by bus, or by horse-drawn carriage/sleigh (it's about 7½ km [4½ miles] up the ruggedly beautiful Roseg Valley), but its location in this untouched valley at the foot of a majestic glacier makes for a unique hiking or relaxing point. The restaurant offers simple regional favorites throughout the year; in fall there's wild game. This is a very popular lunch spot for hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers, who reward themselves with a selection from the massive dessert buffet. The rooms are spartan but fresh; you pay a little more for a private shower. Children can use the rustic playground. Be sure to arrange a bus transfer or, if you're feeling romantic, a horse-drawn carriage pickup, from the Pontresina train station before your stay.

This delightful hotel in an old chalet-style building is family-run and welcoming of other families, with apartments featuring small kitchens and fireplaces perfect for a small clan. The regular guest rooms either feature wood paneling or are white with touches of pine, and south-facing rooms are bright, clean, and airy with nice balconies. Note that most bathrooms have showers instead of tubs. The communal living area, small bar with fireplace, large sun terrace with mountain views, and garden are homey and informal, with games for old and young (including billiards and foosball). A five-course dinner is available for a small extra charge.

Next to the Roseg Valley entrance, the cross-country skiing center, and the train station, this handy hotel offers dependable, low-key accommodations with simple, tasteful guest rooms decked out in traditional wooden furniture. In summer, a two-night stay gets you free travel on all local trains, buses, and cable cars; in winter, lift tickets can be arranged through the hotel, helping you avoid long lift-ticket lines. The bright and cheery restaurant offers simple, tasty Italian and Swiss fare at reasonable prices, nicely complementing the rustic wood-wood-and-more-wood chalet style of the Station. If you stay longer than a week, rates get cheaper.

This family-owned and family-run hotel, built in 1677, is next door to the town's main church and offers modern, wood-clad guest rooms, a cozy lounge with fireplace, a notable restaurant, and a rooftop terrace for relaxing. The Veltliner Weinstuben restaurant serves local wines and focuses on flavorful regional dishes such as Capuns (stuffed chard) and Maluns (potatoes slow-fried in butter); in autumn, it's all about the game and venison. Note that the elevator goes only to the third of the four floors.

Marked by its distinctive turret topped with a Swiss flag, this former post office provides simply and tastefully decorated guest rooms and a familial atmosphere ideal for those seeking a peaceful home away from home. Guests are welcomed with a drink in the antiques-filled sitting room. A nightcap in front of the fireplace on winter evenings rounds off a most restful experience. The hotel's restaurant serves a nightly four-course menu for a small additional fee.

For a unique experience, you can sleep in an 8,000-liter wine barrel amid the vineyards below Heidi Village (or a second location nearby in Jenins [Schlaf-Fass Blauburgunder Jenins]); the aged oak barrels are decked out in red-and-white plaid and surprisingly cozy. Although the bed takes up most of the space, you can enjoy your optional fondue dinner (with wine included) outside on a massive wooden picnic table with stellar views or, if the weather's not good, in an adjacent oak barrel outfitted with a table. Guests also get homemade regional specialties in a picnic basket and a delicious breakfast spread. The host and hostess are both winegrowers, and knowledgeable about the wines of the region. Heidi Village is just a pleasant 15-minute stroll away.

For an appealing mix of traditional and modern in a central city location, the Hotel Belvédère provides old-fashioned Swiss charm in its woodsy guest rooms and a more contemporary look in its inviting public spaces. The enormous white building is conveniently above the main street, though a handy shuttle service also takes guests to and from the train station. Guest rooms are decorated in warm tones; all rooms at the front of the hotel have south-facing balconies with town and mountain views. The bar and lounge area, with beautiful carved ceilings, has thoroughly modern and comfy furniture and a cozy fireplace that invites lingering; the formal restaurant, which serves international cuisine, has been spruced up with hip lighting and cool colors, but retains its elegant character. If it's cold outside, the murals of tropical birds and plants around the indoor pool provide a comforting illusion.