A wonderful experience. There's a 1960s resort hotel built for the springs, with all the…read moretreatments, elegant rooms (get one in the refurbished wing) and a very good (grand-hotel style) restaurant. Then, the spa itself is an amazing building built by Peter Zumthor (Google it) entirely out of the local rock. He has created an unforgettable experience. Try swimming out though a quartzite rock doorway into the heated pool at night and sit in the steam looking at the snow and stars. On the other hand, you're in a rather ordinary little Swiss village, so if you want to leave the hotel there's not much to see unless you want to go hiking. Bring books and a swimsuit. You can get there pretty easily by (very efficient) public transport: train from the airport, changing several times, and then a bus taking a spectacular route winding through the valleys.

We loved our stay at this quaint, authentic little hotel in Vals. Brita is a charming and…read moreenthusiastic hostess while Peter is a 5 star chef in a BnB body! Delicous dinner and breakfast!!! Up on the hillside in Vals, the view is breathtaking yet so charming. Though a short walk from Spa Thermes it took forever as every step is a photo. If given the opportunity to come back to Vals we would absolutely stay here again.

Lovely outdoor seating area! My friend and I enjoyed capuns and rosti there while listening to the…read moreRhine River (and traffic) rush by. Capuns are like a spaetzle dumpling with diced ham inside, wrapped in a Swiss chard leaf. Looks like grape leaves, tastes divine!! The rosti, a big plate of hash browns, was also yummy. Because my friend is a local, I think she isn't leading me astray when she said that those were good capuns. Go try some!