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.

13 on the Gault Millau guide, what else to say, great score for this hotel restaurant located in a…read morevery small alpine village Great atmospher inside, large choice and great desserts

Horrible experience. Very lavish setting but don't be fooled by it. Food is very expensive and took…read more2.5 hours. The server spilled water all over our table and walked away without cleaning it. She should've had a helmet strapped on her with a caution stick that says Mongaloid. Food was flavorless too, for the $ go somewhere else. Very shallow and pedantic.

We waited 25 minutes for cocktails, then were rushed out at closing time without being allowed to…read moredrink them. When I complained to the manager, he responded by insulting my nationality.

Great service and food! Good place for groups. Check it out for yourself : ) they offer a range of…read moredifferent cuisine from Asian to traditional Swiss food. For lunch I tried a veal dish served with rösti and was not disappointed. Didn't even need to eat dinner. Will definitely come back if I am in the area again

Stephan the new manager here is fantastic! He went above and beyond for us during our stay. My…read morefamily, friends, and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The food was great also. I've attached a photo of my favorite meal. The views from the hotel are magnificent. It is a great location conveniently located to a train station and shopping.

It's on a good place and has a wonderful backward. Guests can enjoy activities, such like golf,…read morehiking, etc. I'd like to stay again in this wonderful hotel ...

As a part of Annette's 100 review challenge for this week; 'review your favorite winter activity',…read moreI decided to review this brilliant hotel up in the Alps. Historically I have always been in charge of travel itineraries for trips my husband and I take, for the reason that I enjoy planning these events and for the reason that I tend to kick some serious butt at it. In 2006 I planned a surprise long weekend for my hon, and took him up in the mountainous Alps. Not only was the drive from Munich wonderfully beautiful (minus the hefty speeding ticket), once we arrived in Bad Ragaz we knew we were about to have a wonderful time. In German speaking countries, any city or town that starts with 'Bad' has to have (by law) very pure and clean air, and/or another form of natural therapeutic qualities. In the old times (and still nowadays) doctors would often recommend for their patients to either vacation in or relocate to one of these 'spa-towns' to improve their overall health. So in this case bad actually means good. I cannot tell you the look of surprise on my husbands face once we pulled through the gate, and he realized that we were staying in a true castle. The castle is ancient, dark, beautiful and everything you would expect a castle in the Alps to be. Though old, it is nicely kept up and very clean and regal. The room we stayed in was the size of a small studio, it was gloriously charming in all the right ways. Each morning as I opened the windows I felt like a princess, all that was missing were hummingbirds and frollicking bunnies on the lawn. The hotel has a restaurant with good food, and continental breakfast was included. There is plenty of things to do and explore in the area, but the main draw has to be the thermal springs and spa. It takes approximately fourteen years for this mineral rich water to trickle down through the Alps until it finally reaches the hot springs. Relaxing in this water does not only feel good, it is reportedly also good for you. Take a lift up the 2km high mountain and watch the wildlife below you. Go skiing, snowboarding, langlaufing or snowangel making. Take a stroll through the pictoresque village of Bad Ragaz. Test your luck at the casino. Take a day trip to the breathtaking gorge nearby.. This little town has it all and then some. And did I mention you get to stay in a castle?! It is important to note that when you visit Germany, Switzerland, Austria, well - pretty much the whole region hotels and restaurants will be different than you are used to. They are not your Marriott or Hilton resort that gets redecorated every year or two and the style of decorating will be relevant to the country the establishment is placed in. Take a look at the website if you are interested in booking, just so that you are informed of your options when staying here. I highly recommend this hotel to everyone that might be interested in visiting the region, we have had a great time staying here!