St. Moritz, SwitzerlandSils Maria
Parkhotel Margna
Patrician Engadine villa
Sils Maria St. Moritz, Switzerland
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Heritage Design LocalOutside the door
Patrician Engadine villa
The 1817 estate runs like a stately country seat, with fireside salons and pine-panelled parlours set against high alpine stillness.
What it’s good at
Notable
Fanzun AG set contemporary alpine interiors behind preserved Grisons timber panelling.
Listed
Stüva 1817 serves traditional Grisons specialities inside an authentic Swiss stone pine parlour.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The hamlet of Sils-Baselgia sits between Lake Sils and Lake Silvaplana, with cross-country ski trails running right past the grounds.
The rooms
Preserved Grisons timber panelling lines the bedrooms, and windows look straight out at the Albula Alps.
The saunas
Timber saunas look out toward the mountains, and an aromatherapy steam bath is clad in dark stone.
The spa
A spiral staircase connects three levels of spa spaces, with relaxation areas looking out across the Engadine peaks.
Restaurant
Stüva 1817
Johann Josty’s former parlour serves Valtellina and regional Grisons dishes surrounded by carved Swiss stone pine.
At the table
Restorant dal Parc serves four-course dinners beside arched windows, and the 1817 vaulted stone cellar pours regional wines.
How it began
Berlin confectioner Johann Josty built the house in 1817 as famine relief for villagers after the year without a summer.
St. Moritz
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.