Soldanella

“Lovely hotel”

Lovely little hotel in the heart of St Moritz, we stayed for a single night, ate dinner in the restaurant and enjoyed a cocktail on their patio overlooking the lake. The beds were extremely comfortable and we could have a slept in well past our train time the next day! Staff were all very friendl… more

Lovely little hotel in the heart of St Moritz, we stayed for a single night, ate dinner in the restaurant and enjoyed a cocktail on their patio overlooking the lake. The beds were extremely comfortable and we could have a slept in well past our train time the next day! Staff were all very friendly and accommodating.

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“From Trains to Terraces: How I Accidentally Became Bougie in St. Moritz”

I arrived in St. Moritz like a true VIP—via the Bernie Express. The train ride was so exceptional, I briefly considered becoming a full-time train enthusiast. But alas, I left via the Glacier Express, which is pretty much the Beyoncé of train rides. In St. Moritz, the only place to stay is, of cou… more

I arrived in St. Moritz like a true VIP—via the Bernie Express. The train ride was so exceptional, I briefly considered becoming a full-time train enthusiast. But alas, I left via the Glacier Express, which is pretty much the Beyoncé of train rides. In St. Moritz, the only place to stay is, of course, Hotel Soldanella. Built in the early 1900s, it’s got that “I’m older than you but still cooler” art nouveau vibe. The moment I walked through the front door, I thought, “Wow, I’ve really peaked.” They’ve got a zoo bar and an outdoor terrace with views that’ll make your Instagram followers jealous—lake in front, snow-capped mountains looming behind like they own the place. One floor down, there’s a dining area with ceilings so high, you’ll feel like you should be in a period drama (preferably one with a grand piano, which they also have). And breakfast? Free. I didn’t realise until I left, but I mean, who says no to free bacon? On this level, there’s also a secret gem: a room with a pool table, leading into a library. So if you’re feeling classy, grab a book and pretend you’re cultured while lounging in front of giant windows. The room itself? Mini-bar fully stocked (dangerous), bathroom updated (thank goodness), and the balcony was perfect for my morning “I’m definitely moving here” thoughts. The bed? More comfortable than the life choices that got me there. Book it. Seriously. You’ll thank me later.

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“Uphill all the way.”

Quite the hike from the train station. Would gladly have paid for the hotel van if we had known about it. Highly recommend the hotel restaurant for dinner. Buffet breakfast was unique with boil your own egg station, plus the usual meat, bread and cheese selections. Room was comfortable but too … more

Quite the hike from the train station. Would gladly have paid for the hotel van if we had known about it. Highly recommend the hotel restaurant for dinner. Buffet breakfast was unique with boil your own egg station, plus the usual meat, bread and cheese selections. Room was comfortable but too warm, a fan would have been helpful (A/C even more). The transportation passes provided were great, we took a bus and venicular up to Muottas Muragl.

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“Lovely place. Mixed service. Inexplicable cost”

A lovely hotel in a great location, just up from the main center. Elegant. Traditional. Comfortable. The evening staff (front desk and bar, and then breakfast) were lovely, and helpful, but... To justify its eye-watering cost it needs to behave like a hotel in that price bracket. It should provide… more

A lovely hotel in a great location, just up from the main center. Elegant. Traditional. Comfortable. The evening staff (front desk and bar, and then breakfast) were lovely, and helpful, but... To justify its eye-watering cost it needs to behave like a hotel in that price bracket. It should provide: - A modern bathroom, or at least one with a servicable shower - A plumber to stop the loo hissing and trickling all night - A day-time receptionist that is not surly and unhelpful

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