Schatzalp Snow & Mountain Resort

“Unbelievable grounds and building in the mountains, but some very old world quirks.”

I stayed for two nights. This hotel is centrally located and old world, which is a plus and a minus. It is a tram ride above the city. The grounds and building are outstanding. But they have kept it very old world. For example, my room was quite small and had no telephone. The room had no tub. … more

I stayed for two nights. This hotel is centrally located and old world, which is a plus and a minus. It is a tram ride above the city. The grounds and building are outstanding. But they have kept it very old world. For example, my room was quite small and had no telephone. The room had no tub. I had asked for a glass of ice to chill critical medication - at the desk because of no phone - and I got the strangest glare, asking me what I needed it for. I told them, and they said they didn’t do that. They said they would “request” it, but it never came. When I checked again they offered to put it in their fridge, but I was not going to be separated from critical meds while in Europe where my medication is not offered. So my expensive medication will need to be thrown out when I get back. Two things I advise on. First, you must take a tram to the hotel. It runs every 15 minutes during the peak of day, but as infrequently as every 30 minutes early and late. There is nothing but frustration trying to get there by 9, but then getting your dinner check in town slowly, then arriving at 9:02 and needing to wait 30 minutes for the next tram. Second, the hotel is very hard to find because there is only the tram stop at the road. Although there is a big sign drivers can’t find it because there is no building with the name on it. If in doubt, go to the hotel Europa. That is where the driver will insist that that is your hotel. The tram is right next door on the right side. Probably easier to tell the driver to drop you at Europa, then walk the 50 feet till the tram. This hotel is best if you are there with few hard commitments, and just want to bask in the ambience and mountains. I was there for an event in town, and it is frustrating racing through breakfast to get the last tram that will let you arrive to and from the bottom in time with the tram.

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“A one off experience.”

Dropped in during 3500 mile charity drive. Very security orientated. Spa pool great and biggest saunas and steam rooms I've ever seen. Restaurant prices very high, so ate in village. Staff not very approachable. No facilities to change any cash.

“Maybe three stars are even too many....”

After watching the excellent and engaging series DAVOS 1917 I decided to stay in this iconic hotel where the series was filmed. The hotel is located in Schatzalp so you need to go up with the funicular (obviously included for hotel guests that go up and down free of charge). You can reach the depar… more

After watching the excellent and engaging series DAVOS 1917 I decided to stay in this iconic hotel where the series was filmed. The hotel is located in Schatzalp so you need to go up with the funicular (obviously included for hotel guests that go up and down free of charge). You can reach the departure station by car, leave your luggage and then park at the Coop supermarket about 400-500 meters away. The structure is magnificent and historic with many tourists attracted by its enviable position overlooking the valley. I do not practice winter sports but its location is very interesting for walks both in winter and summer (I took a beautiful walk in the snow towards Davos Platz). The hotel is truly historic there is also a beautiful elevator from the time of the opening of the hotel. I had a beautiful "Kaiser ZImmer" on the corner very comfortable and spacious, on the size of the room nothing to complain about but instead on the furnishings: Oh my god! I understand that they want to keep historical things but here there is nothing historical, old and that's it. The bathroom is in Jugendstil, excellent choice I would say but the sanitary ware needs to be replaced as soon as possible. The room had a beautiful terrace but again oh my god the wooden railing seemed to break at any moment! I think the hotel needs a general renovation without changing its external appearance or style. I agree that we are not at the "Palace" but there are some things that really need to be modernized as soon as possible. Also because in all honesty, it is true that January is high season in the mountains, the prices are not exactly those of a youth hostel. The breakfast I would say mediocre, some things good like the yogurts and local cheeses but the pre-cooked bakery products are a catastrophe. and then only one coffee machine for all the guests? Staff at the restaurant, had 2 good dinners, needs also better training. On the other hands staff at the reception very friendly and helpful.A mixed experience: very pleasant for the historical aspect of the visit and the structure (although in desperate need of renovation) but on other aspects such as furnishings and breakfast there is a lot of room for improvement.

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“Old historic hotel in need of major repairs”

We visited the hotel 45 years ago with our parents and returned this summer. We did not expect the hotel to be the same but we were shocked at the amount of decline. The location is beautiful and views amazing but the hotel needs major work. The entire place needs painting, balconies repaired d… more

We visited the hotel 45 years ago with our parents and returned this summer. We did not expect the hotel to be the same but we were shocked at the amount of decline. The location is beautiful and views amazing but the hotel needs major work. The entire place needs painting, balconies repaired due to crumbling wood and general repair. The hotel had very few guests which in itself was a plus for us but an obvious negative for the hotel. The staff other than the dining room manager were helpful and accommodating. It was sad to see the current state of the hotel vs her glory days.

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