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!

Interesting historic hotel, which was kind of a maze inside trying to find our tour groups…read morebreakfast room. We accidentally ate in the wrong room one morning. Bedrooms had been retrofitted, so some of them had little steps into rooms, into the bathroom, etc. The shower floor also had a ledge inside that could easily be tripped/slipped on. Someone in our group said the shower leaked all over the floor. I had a single room, which included a single bed, bathroom, desk, and wardrobe. Bottled waters were complimentary and replenished (sparkling and still). The room had everything I could need, besides a mini fridge, which was disappointing. The doors were made of heavy wood with very large heavy keys. If you don't want to carry them around, they will hold at the front desk until you get back. There is a small elevator if you don't want to take the stairs. The breakfasts were very elegant - smoked salmon, meats, bread, juice, coffee, hot chocolate, tea, yogurt, muesli, fruit, veggies, soft boiled eggs, scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, cheese, etc. The group dinners were less exciting. As a part of our group tour through Vacations By Rail, we had a couple of 3 course meals included. There were only a couple of choices for main and starter that we selected the night before. The mains especially did not wow me. One of the desserts was completely frozen, but I am not sure if it was meant to be as it was hard to eat. I would have preferred to dine outside of the hotel or had more choices with our tour group in the actual restaurant. One dinner was served in the hotel breakfast room, while the other night was in the restaurant. Maybe the restaurant meals would be better a la carte rather than made for a group. The staff tried to scare people to make reservations in the hotel restaurant on our free night, saying nothing good would be open on a Monday, but they were incorrect. We found several options with Swiss specialties that were open. The location is perfect for exploring Old Town while remaining quiet. Walking distance to the train isn't too bad and it's all flat.

In reading the reviews for this hotel, I must have been in another building. This hotel is old and…read morehas safety issues. The room is beyond small (we were in Switzerland for 17 days, so stayed in 6 other locations, none were this bad!) Although the staff could not have been nicer, everything else was less than acceptable. Can not recommend this hotel.

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

This hotel is absolutely fabulous. It is walking distance to the train station and in the heart of…read morethe old city center. Wonderful restaurants within walking distance. Great breakfast and very clean rooms with all the modern amenities. The owners are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They have operated this hotel for thirty years. They speak several languages, including English. You will not be disappointed staying here!

From the owner: schönes dreisternehotel mitten in der altstadt nur 7 gehminuten vom bahnhof entfernt, wo der…read morezustieg zum Bernina-oder Glacier Express ist ideal gelegen zum einkaufen, für marktbesuch, theater, konzerte. Von der eigentümerfamilie geführt alle 41 Zimmer und Nasszellen sind renoviert bewundern sie altherkömmlichen baustil gewölbedecken kombiniert mit moderner architektur. erbaut im jahre 1575. viele sehr gute Restaurants in unmittelbarer Nähe des hotels

We arrived here after taking the Bernina Express from Tirano. After previous experience with tiny…read morespartan European hotels, we were braced for the worst. Happily, we didn't need to be. Great hotel. European style, certainly, but comfortable and spacious with good bedding and an elevator. Comfortable, if spartan. But they do have fridge. Spacious shower, which was welcome after the Tirano hotel. I would stay here again if we ever return to Chur.

Great stay! Unbeatable location, friendly staff with detailed information in nice manner. Good…read moresurprise on birthday, with decorated room and cake. Will definitely stay here again if I return to Chur.