Hotel Waldhaus

As a fan of the movie Clouds of Sils Maria (filmed in this hotel) a stay at the Waldhaus was of course high on my bucket list. I am so grateful to have discovered this wonderful hotel exists. The commitment to tradition and high standards of the family that has run it for 111 years makes such a difference from profit driven chain hotels. Family members introduced themselves and took a personal interest in my stay. The service philosophy, for a movie fan, was straight out of The Grand Budapest Hotel! Despite preserving the 1908 style, cleaning and maintenance are immaculate- no faded glory. The concert in the lounge was a huge treat and I also loved the hotel trio that plays every evening and’ most important, no piped music anywhere! The new (since 2016) spa is fantastic, especially the massage pool after a hike. I was thrilled to get some academic work done in the beautiful hotel reading room where perhaps Thomas Mann, Thomas Bernhardt and Nietzsche once worked while guests. Please let nothing here change!

- Great location overlooking the valley and the lake - Extremely charming hotel, great mix between old and new - Drinks and personnel at the bar were amazing - Breakfast buffet was good - free mineral water

- The food in the restaurant was just not good enough for a hotel of this calibre. We had a côte de boeuf in the Arvenstube that was mostly overcooked (ordered medium-rare) - Staff in the dining room seemed to be overwhelmed, several times we received food that we didn't order. The staff in the dining room was at times a bit grumpy

Beautiful, classic old world elegance with impeccable service an wonderful food in an amazing setting. Pricey, but you truly get what you pay for.

This is a unique, old-style, charming grand hotel with incredibly kind and attentive staff who go out of their way to make your stay comfortable without being overbearing. The rooms and beds are very comfortable and clean, the breakfast copious, the interior design, furniture, and tableware stylish throughout. The afternoon tea in the grand salon accompanied by the small orchestra's beautiful music was a highlight of our stay, the spa treatments are in a class of their own. I stayed here with my Mum to celebrate her 85th birthday and it felt like we had entered a fairy tale.

The luxury of a stay here comes at a price, but you get such great value back, it's hard to complain about it.

My stay was a truly wonderful experience and I can definitely recommend it to anyone looking for fun activities, relaxation and more. The hotel offers so much and caters to all age groups. Lots of activities for families as well. The food is outstanding and I especially liked the breakfast buffet.