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Reviews of Schatzalp Hotel 3 stars

Promenade 63, 7270 Davos, Switzerland

  • Anonymous

    Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025

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  • Isidoro

    Reviewed: 10 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025

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    The Building, if you are fan of Thomas Mann Der Zauberberg

    Last night we got sick and at 20:25h hotel could not provide (sell) anything to eat or a paracetamol. If you are an isolated hotel in a Mountain (you can't arrive by car) you need to be more resourseful. Personnel said they are sorry but didn't really seemed to care about us.

    Property response:

    Thank you very much for your feedback, Mr. Isidoro. I am sorry that you felt unwell during the night and that we were unable to offer you any food after the restaurant had closed. Our restaurant is open daily until 8:00 p.m. We would like to point out that the Schatzalp funicular runs regularly between Schatzalp and Davos until midnight – the journey takes just 4 minutes. This means that even after the restaurant has closed, our guests have the opportunity to quickly and conveniently reach the centre of Davos, where pharmacies and shops are open until late in the evening. Important! *Furthermore, in case of emergencies, we are available at all times and can immediately call an ambulance to ensure prompt medical assistance.* We take your feedback very seriously and continuously review how we can further improve our service. We hope to welcome you back to our hotel soon. Kind regards, Paulo Bernardo General Manager

    Thank you very much for your feedback, Mr. Isidoro. I am sorry that you felt unwell during the night and that we were unable to offer you any food after the restaurant had closed. Our restaurant is open daily until 8:00 p.m. We would like… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    12 June 2025
  • Jose

    Reviewed: 30 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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  • Błażej

    Reviewed: 3 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025

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    There's magic in this hotel. One feels transported 100 or at least 80-70 years back in time, it is an art-nouveau gem, a capsule in time, with fantastic ambiance and beautiful interiors. The staff are extremely helpful and polite, giving a service much more appropriate for a 5 star establishment, and not a 3 star one - the status the hotel has now. Just looking out of the gigantic windows in the bar/foyer onto the fading light upon the mountains, while listening to Chopin being played on the piano and fire crackling in the fire place, sunbathing on the balcony, wandering the halls of the hotel and experiencing the "Magic Mountain" vibes is worth every penny! The breakfast was also amazing with plenty to choose from. And coming on and off the mountain via the hotel's funicular was something straight out of Wes Anderson's Grand Budapest hotel, which I feel the Schatzalp heavily inspired, just like it did Thomas Mann 100 years ago.

    So just be aware that this hotel requires a lot of imagination as it is in fact crumbling. There are no modern amenities of any king - even the radios in the rooms are at least 50 years old. It is all quite charming in fact, but for example all the rooms (even if clean) smell of the 100 000 of guests that passed through them through the ages (they are carpeted so small wonder). The family that owns the hotel stopped investing in it probably in the 70s (this was when our room was updated) and it really shows. Also - be aware that all rooms are different and that what you book on booking.com might differ from what you get (I booked something that looked like a charming room full of antiques and got a 70's room instead - it was fine, as the view from the balcony was great, but keep it in mind). Also - this is not a criticism, but if there isn't enough snow the private ski lifts are unusable (they do not have the ability to put artificial snow on the hotel's slopes) and also the sledge run gets closed for safety reasons. Make sure you take all this into consideration when booking. Also if this hotel were to be renovated the prices would make it unaffordable for mere mortals.

    Property response:

    Dear Błażej, Thank you very much for your wonderful words and the poetic description of your stay with us! We are delighted that you were able to appreciate the special charm of our hotel, the historical ambience and the unique atmosphere. Your allusion to the ‘Magic Mountain’ and the ‘Grand Budapest Hotel’ particularly honours us. At the same time, we understand that our hotel does not offer the modern luxury of a newly built hotel; it was built in 1900 and was designed as a luxury sanatorium at the time. We have been the proud owners of this Art Nouveau jewel since 2003 and continuously invest in its preservation and careful renovation - without, however, losing its historical character. As the two private owners are not patrons of the arts, but invest all their profits in the business, these measures are carried out gradually, unfortunately sometimes more slowly than we would like. A current example: In the coming mid-season, we will be renewing all the balcony railings to further improve the safety of our guests, including our younger guests, in the hotel. The diversity of our rooms is part of the hotel's history - no two rooms are the same, which is part of our individual charm. Nevertheless, we regret that the room you booked did not exactly meet your expectations. We recommend that future guests contact us directly if they have any special requests - we will do our best to fulfil them. Your comment about the winter sports facilities is also absolutely correct: as we rely on natural snow, we cannot guarantee snow. For us, safety always comes first, which is why we unfortunately have to close the lifts and toboggan run if conditions are inadequate. We advise our guests to check the current snow conditions before booking. However, our winter hiking trails are open and can be used at any time. We would like to thank you for your visit and your honest feedback - and hope to welcome you back soon so that we can take you on another little journey through time. With greetings from the Magic Mountain Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Dear Błażej, Thank you very much for your wonderful words and the poetic description of your stay with us! We are delighted that you were able to appreciate the special charm of our hotel, the historical ambience and the unique atmosphere.… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    5 March 2025
  • Karin

    Reviewed: 10 February 2025 · Stayed in February 2025

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    Beutiaful location, exceptional atmosphere

    Everything

    Property response:

    Thank you Karin for your feedback!! 👍👍👍 With best regards Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    27 February 2025
  • Dmytro

    Reviewed: 31 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025

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    Place is breathing with the history. Charm in every detail. Location and the views are fantastic

    Everything is super expensive. Last days of the year hotel was very crowded and noisy.

    Property response:

    Thank you very much for your review, we are very pleased! Kind regards Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    4 February 2025
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  • Giovanni

    Reviewed: 28 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024

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  • Brigitte

    Reviewed: 21 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024

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  • Nelson

    Reviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024

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    Respect for history and tradition. Wonderful views of the mountains and an excellent restaurant.

    Nothing

    Property response:

    Dear Mr. Nelson Thank you very much for your review, which we are really pleased about! We look forward welcoming you back to Schatzalp! Kind regards from the Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    25 December 2024
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  • Von

    Reviewed: 27 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024

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    A most comprehensive breakfast with tasty offerings

    The facade of the hotel needs more attention (and lots of money for renovations)

    Property response:

    Thank you very much for your review, which we are really pleased about! We are aware of the condition of the façade and are already working on the planning for the renovations. Next spring we will renew the balcony railings after almost 5 years of planning. Kind regards from the Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Thank you very much for your review, which we are really pleased about! We are aware of the condition of the façade and are already working on the planning for the renovations. Next spring we will renew the balcony railings after almost 5 y… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    16 October 2024
  • Daniel

    Reviewed: 26 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024

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    I loved meeting the cats, and it was great to see how well they were treated by the hotel staff.

    I would have liked to see even more cats.

    Property response:

    Thank you very much for your review, which we are very pleased about! Kind regards Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    16 October 2024
  • Anna

    Reviewed: 5 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024

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    Simply a paradise in the mountains, it's my second time in the hotel and I can't wait to be back there, must be magical in the winter.

    Nothing, I love this place

    Property response:

    Thank you very much and we look forward to your next visit! With greetings from Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    9 September 2024
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  • Seray

    Reviewed: 29 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024

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    We really liked the atmosphere of the hotel. Location is perfect. We really enjoyed walking around the hotel and the botaniums were fantastic. Restaurant was fine.

    We enjoyed this classic Swiss hotel, but we did not like the unpleasant smell of the old room.

    Property response:

    Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions with us. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere of our hotel, the location and especially the beautiful botanical gardens. It is great to hear that you were able to enjoy the surroundings around the hotel, as we did. However, we regret that the odour in the room did not meet your expectations. We take your feedback very seriously and will endeavour to rectify this problem. It will be our pleasure to welcome you again during your next stay. With kind regards from Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Thank you for taking the time to share your impressions with us. We are very pleased that you enjoyed the atmosphere of our hotel, the location and especially the beautiful botanical gardens. It is great to hear that you were able to enjo… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    9 September 2024
  • Bahram

    Reviewed: 25 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024

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  • 7.0 Good
    Hong

    Reviewed: 22 July 2024 · Stayed in July 2024

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  • Alan

    Reviewed: 7 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024

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    Outstanding front desk

    Property response:

    Thank you for your review, which we and above all our reception team are very pleased with! Kind regards Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Schatzalp Hotel
    1 September 2024
  • Nira

    Reviewed: 14 February 2024 · Stayed in February 2024

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    The hotel has a very special atmosphere, that can not be explained by words I think. The staff is top, very charismatic and professional. I loved the view from the hotel.

    The sauna in the spa could be more spacious. It was very crowded on saturday so that it was not enjoyable, there was no space to cool down and rest after the heat in the sauna. Also it was very cold in the rooms, luckily we got an extra heater for our room.

    Property response:

    Thank you for your review, which we are very pleased with! The outdoor area of the saunas next to the relaxation room is also open in summer and winter. Kind regards from Davos Paulo Bernardo Direktor

    Schatzalp Hotel
    9 September 2024
  • Philippe

    Reviewed: 3 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024

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    Basic breakfast, no fresh juices

    Very unfriendly manager. Staff overstretched. Overpriced even for season. Not felt welcome being a guest. Overdue mainteneance of hotel rooms and even lounge (broken sofas etc) Owner seems.not to invest into property and staff

    Property response:

    Dear Mr. Philippe K , Thank you for your second feedback now on your stay over the New Year holidays. As already previously written I'm still very sorry to learn that some aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. You only wanted to use our a-la-carte offer in the Panorama Restaurant and vehemently declined to participate in the New Year's Eve party at Hotel Schatzalp. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused, especially as it was pointed out in advance that certain areas of the hotel were reserved exclusively for party guests, where you and your partner were staying and being served, and my staff and I pointed this out to you several times. It is important to us to respect the needs of all our guests and I regret that we were unable to meet your expectations in this regard. I assure you that we have already learned from this situation and will ensure that such misunderstandings are avoided in the future. Regarding your comments about the furnishings and condition of the hotel, I would like to inform you that we are continuously taking steps for renovations and these are continously being carried out. The Hotel Schatzalp is a "Swiss Historic Hotel" and is run as such and appreciated by our other guests. I appreciate your honest feedback and will be happy to assist you personally if you have any further concerns or questions. With kind regards from the Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Dear Mr. Philippe K , Thank you for your second feedback now on your stay over the New Year holidays. As already previously written I'm still very sorry to learn that some aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. You … Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    5 February 2024
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  • Benjamin

    Reviewed: 2 February 2024 · Stayed in January 2024

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    Incredible and unique location. This should be on everyone's bucketlist for a once in a lifetime visit. The air, the view and the silence are just incredible.

    Property response:

    Dear Benjamin, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our location to be both unique and unforgettable. It's truly heartening to know that the air, the view, and the silence all contributed to making your experience incredible. We appreciate your recommendation of including our place on everyone's bucket list for a once-in-a-lifetime visit. It's our goal to provide a special and memorable atmosphere, and it seems like we've succeeded in creating that for you. Your kind words inspire us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another amazing experience. Wishing you many more extraordinary adventures! Warm regards, Paulo Bernardo General Manager

    Dear Benjamin, Thank you so much for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you found our location to be both unique and unforgettable. It's truly heartening to know that the air, the view, and the silence all contribu… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    5 February 2024
  • Philippe

    Reviewed: 31 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024

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    Location, on the top of Davos

    The Hotel and Rooms were left in a nostalgic stay from the 40-ies/50-ies. So were the beds. The rooms at 850 CHF a night were minuscule and outdated. The walkway looks more like a sanatorium then a Hotel, overdue renovation are pending, with broken sofas and the like. And the staff seems to be stressed to the edge with their workload, where the (German) Manager of the Hotel was everything else than friendly and welcoming towards his guests staying and celebrating the year end in Davos.

    Property response:

    Dear Mr. Philippe K , I hope this message finds you both in good health. Thank you for your feedback on your stay over the New Year holidays. I am sorry to learn that some aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. You only wanted to use our a-la-carte offer in the Panorama Restaurant and vehemently declined to participate in the New Year's Eve party at Hotel Schatzalp. We regret any inconvenience this may have caused, especially as it was pointed out in advance that certain areas of the hotel were reserved exclusively for party guests, where you and your partner were staying and being served, and my staff and I pointed this out to you several times. It is important to us to respect the needs of all our guests and I regret that we were unable to meet your expectations in this regard. I assure you that we have already learned from this situation and will ensure that such misunderstandings are avoided in the future. Regarding your comments about the furnishings and condition of the hotel, I would like to inform you that we are continuously taking steps for renovations and these are continously being carried out. The Hotel Schatzalp is a "Swiss Historic Hotel" and is run as such and appreciated by our other guests. I appreciate your honest feedback and will be happy to assist you personally if you have any further concerns or questions. We look forward to providing you with a better experience on a future visit. With kind regards from the Schatzalp Paulo Bernardo Dipl. Hôtelier

    Dear Mr. Philippe K , I hope this message finds you both in good health. Thank you for your feedback on your stay over the New Year holidays. I am sorry to learn that some aspects of your experience did not meet your expectations. You onl… Show more

    Schatzalp Hotel
    2 February 2024
  • Philip

    Reviewed: 5 January 2024 · Stayed in December 2023

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  • Jan

    Reviewed: 14 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023

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  • Vegard

    Reviewed: 11 June 2023 · Stayed in June 2023

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    This hotel provides the rare experience of traveling back in time, with exquisite original furnishings and lavish interiors from a bygone time. Everyone familiar with Mann’s the magic mountain, will immediately recognize the inspirational material, and soon find him/herself on the «horizontal» position, enjoying the wonderful view, and possibly enjoying a Maria Mancini, walking in the footsteps of Hans Castorp. My stay was magical, and i look forward to coming back

    As the hotel is old, the condition of the hotel in some places may not be up to modern standards. However, this is part of the historic charm, and is in no way any meaningful disturbance

  • Henning

    Reviewed: 25 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022

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