45 Best Hotels in Graubünden, Switzerland

This century-old mountain inn in the Swiss National Park makes an ideal base for hikers. Choose from either old-style rooms without bath or pine-and-stucco rooms with bath. The traditional Swiss cooking in the charming restaurant is augmented by local game specialties and fresh fish. Near the hotel is one of the medieval iron-smelting ovens that gave Ofen Pass its name.

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 19th-century grand hotel welcomes you with its inspiring Roseg Valley views, warm interiors decorated in vibrant colors, and a free minibar that's restocked daily. The family-friendly property includes modern, spacious rooms with separate bedrooms to accommodate couples with one or two children. One part of the hotel is older, with art nouveau–style rooms, and one newer, with rooms done up in a contemporary fashion; most rooms are carpeted, so ask for one with parquet floors if that's your preference. There's also a pleasant spa that includes heated indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pool open June–October), along with a sauna, steam room, and gym. The charming Art Nouveau Restaurant serves Swiss specialties along with a few international dishes, while the affiliated Giodi Vegetarian and Co. devises mostly vegetarian creations.

This big-city hotel in the center of town was built in 1896 and still offers grand public areas with carved wood and moldings alongside refined, if a tad faded, guest rooms with truly wondrous views. All rooms are done up in lively red and blues; southern-facing rooms have balconies with unimpeded views of the Alpine lakeside panorama. The lovely breakfast room has a ceiling featuring a glittering birch forest painted by Gottardo Segantini, son of the Italian artist, and the informal Acla restaurant serves up solid meals such as Swiss beef and Wiener schnitzel; its outdoor terrace is open in summer and winter (in good weather). The basement bars, featuring live music, are resort staples on weekends. The rooftop wellness center offers saunas, steam baths, massages, and superb views over the lake. In the summer months, the hotel provides free e-bikes to guests.

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.

This welcoming family-run grand hotel, dating from 1907, highlights an appealing blend of contemporary style and old-fashioned charm. Guest rooms vary greatly in style and size, ranging from compact and rather sparse with no balcony to elaborately decorated with stunning views; all feature brightly colored fabrics. Note that not all rooms have been renovated; some are carpeted, and others don’t have separate showers, so be sure to ask if you want something specific. Restaurants range from the Grand Restaurant, in an elegant art deco style; the cozy Italian La Trattoria; and Gondolezza, which serves fondue and raclette in a former cable car cabin. Guests are welcome to use the Aqua Viva indoor pool and wellness center, which includes a sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool; the fitness center; three clay tennis courts; and mountain bikes—all free of charge. There’s also a heated ski storage room if you’re there to hit the slopes—as you should, since you’re surrounded by some of Switzerland’s best.

Chic nature-inspired rooms offer great value and a fantastic view from floor-to-ceiling windows to the surrounding mountains. Located in a shopping, entertainment, and office high-rise complex—fantastic if traveling by car—the hotel is located directly off of the motorway, yet connected to the town center by bus within 5 to 7 minutes. It's a practical starting point for day trips to Arosa, Lenzerheide, Heidiland, Flims Laax, or the Via Mala, all within an hour's drive or train ride.

The sensor-touch heavy pine door that welcomes you to this garni (without a restaurant) chalet-hotel is your first sign of the happy marriage between charm and modern comfort here, followed by the welcoming family and small staff offering energetic and reliable service in a cozy space. The sizable, well-lighted guest rooms have wall-to-wall wood and rustic decor; all have en suite showers rather than bathtubs. Some rooms easily accommodate extra beds (for an additional fee). Tired, aching muscles can be replenished in the small but fortifying sauna, steam room, and relaxation area. An evening meal and weekly fondue night is offered during the winter season.

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.

Though there's not much local charm (and nothing particularly "Swiss" or "Heidi" about the hotel), the double rooms are clean but simple and the suites are modern and much larger, all for a reasonable price for the area. An easy-to-get-to location off the motorway and near the train station makes this a practical base for discovering the region or conducting business. You can get a basic meal at the on-site bistro, or grab a drink at the lounge, open only in the winter.