7 Best Hotels in Arosa, Graubünden

What was once a 19th-century wooden chalet has expanded to become a full-fledged "Alpine lifestyle" destination, and its position on the farthest edge of town, at the base of the slopes, is its biggest draw. This sporty luxury hotel has a large foyer warmed by a fireplace and perked up by a bar; from its wraparound windows you can take in acres of green hills or snowy slopes. Guest rooms have soft prints and neutral tones; bathrooms are tile and stone. In winter an Italian trattoria and a Thai restaurant join the main Swiss-style restaurants.

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.

About 200 yards from the ski lifts of Inner-Arosa, this friendly family-owned and family-run hotel is perfect for those seeking a homey feel that is modern, clean, and comfortable; the guest rooms and public spaces are light and bright, thanks to the pinewood paneling and soft colors. Several apartments are available, with multiple beds. Note that rooms facing south have great views and are a good size. The restaurant, open for dinner, offers tasty Italian cuisine, and the sauna makes a welcome stop after a long day in the mountains.

Genuine, warmhearted service is the key to this small, traditional house, plus the bar’s stone fireplace and some rooms' massive wooden four-poster beds are nice romantic touches. A scrumptious five-course dinner is available for an extra fee. The small spa with two Jacuzzis, a steam bath, a dry sauna, and an infrared sauna offers a great opportunity for relaxation and fantastic views.

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.

Luxury seekers looking for a friendly vibe are in seventh heaven as they step into the welcoming environs of this mountainside hotel, which offers impressive amenities such as a wonderful spa and direct access to the ski slopes. The lobby, lounge, and bar are decked out with plush (though a tad dated) interiors, and the floor-to-ceiling windows and ample balconies envelop guests in the natural beauty of the surrounding mountains and wooded pine slopes. Inside, individually designed guest rooms with leather headboards, vibrant fabric accents, and stucco ceilings are elegant; bathrooms are finished in local granite and marble. Europe's only hotel-operated private railway, the Tschuggen Express, enables guests to bypass long lift lines and travel from the hotel grounds to the center of the ski area in just 2½ minutes. At the Bergoase spa, the striking modernistic pools offer sensory serenity come rain, snow, or shine.

The luxe Tschuggen Grand Hotel's hip little sister has ultra-contemporary 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 in to 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.