Eclectic alpine lodge
An unpretentious lakeside retreat where après-ski fireside cocktails, weekly cinema nights, and alpine adventures unfold without stuffiness.
“Valsana in Arosa is a CO2 neutral hotel that brings together modern elements with retro chic design.”
Where it shines
Remarkable
Carved wooden balconies and reclaimed timber line Carlo Rampazzi's eclectic retro-chic cube pavilions.
Remarkable
Panoramic pine saunas, a forest-view pool, and indoor tennis courts encourage active recovery.
Notable
In-room turntables with vinyl records, down duvets, and coconut-fibre mattresses ensure restful comfort.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Also in AFAR and Tatler.
innovative details become apparent — from the organic carved-wood forms of the balconies to the interiors, which trade the typical lodge style for an eclectic blend of wood, stone, glass, and richly varied furnishings and artworks.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set in the Schanfigg Valley beside Lake Obersee, the property sits minutes from mountain hiking trails and connected ski slopes.
The rooms
Oak floors and natural-fibre mattresses anchor rooms with curated vinyl records and private balconies overlooking Lake Obersee.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Botanical wall panels line the heated indoor pool, which looks out through tall windows toward the surrounding pines.
The sauna and gym
The panoramic pine sauna looks out onto the trees, and the 24-hour gym shares the same snowy forest views.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant Twist
Plant-forward dishes and regional Swiss classics are served among vibrant patterned armchairs and rustic timber tables.
The sustainability-focused Valsana Hotel runs entirely on an ice battery and has been free of single-use plastics since opening in 2017.
How it began
Rebuilt in 2017, the hotel operates without fossil fuels, powered by a subterranean ice battery system paired with geothermal probes.
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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.