Arosa, Switzerland
Waldhotel Arosa
Literary forest lodge
Literary forest lodge
The hotel began as an alpine sanatorium and now runs as a forest lodge with afternoon tea and live piano by the hearth.
What it’s good at
Notable
A 1910 lung sanatorium whose alpine setting inspired Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain.
Listed
Rustic pine interiors where guests gather over regional cheese fondue and Grisons specialties.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Celebrating 100 years of hotel history in a prominent location, this hotel offers a traditional atmosphere in the Waldhotel and ultra-modern Alpine style in the Chesa Silva.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Pine forest trails surround the grounds above the Obersee, and Arosa station is a short ride down the hill.
The rooms
Chesa Silva rooms use Swiss stone pine and local slate, while the original building keeps its classic wood finishes.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool looks across the mountains, joined inside by a 13-metre pool facing the pines.
The spa and gym
Daybeds circle a suspended conical fireplace in the spa lounge, and the rooftop gym looks toward the peaks.
Restaurant
7050
Tables and tufted armchairs surround a traditional green tiled stove, where the kitchen serves modern alpine dishes.
At the table
The curved timber bar pours evening drinks, and the Thomas Mann restaurant serves alpine dinners under coffered pine ceilings.
How it began
The property served as a pulmonary clinic and military sanatorium before hotelier Willy Huber converted it back into a resort in 1961.
Arosa
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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.