SPA Guide 2023: The Best Wellness Hotels with a Classic Spa in Switzerland
The fact that the Swiss have a penchant for dignified luxury and quality at the highest level is known worldwide. These hotels, with their outstanding spas, are probably the best example of Swiss excellence.
April 3, 2023
1: The Chedi Andermatt
Excellent: 99 | 100 points*
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Architecturally a masterpiece, the five-star hotel in the Swiss mountains combines Alpine chic with Asian design and European comfort. At an altitude of 1447 meters above sea level, guests enjoy spectacular mountain activities, a top cuisine and a unique wine cellar, as well as wellness at the highest level: a spacious bathing and sauna area, a Tibetan Relaxation Lounge and Far Eastern-inspired treatments with natural products from Tata Harper and Omorovicza await guests on 2400 square meters. The health club offers a 35-meter indoor pool and a 12-meter outdoor pool with mountain views. Fitness and body & mind classes with personal trainers round out the offerings.
The Chedi Andermatt
Gotthardstrasse 4, 6490 Andermatt, Uri
Web: thechediandermatt.com
Tel: +41 41 8887488
Price: from CHF 750
2: Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort
Excellent: 98 | 100 points*
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Steeped in the inviting charm of the Belle Époque, this noble retreat has nevertheless embraced modernity - especially in the award-winning Waldhaus Spa covering 3,000 square meters. The power of Flims water can be felt everywhere, in the indoor pool under the dome of the impressive glass cube as well as in the outdoor pool with bubble loungers and massage jets. The hotel's own bathing pond is fed with mountain spring water. From the recessed floor sauna, which is set around an open fire, you look directly onto the water. If you want to relax even more you can choose from the extensive spa menu. For special moments, a private spa is available.
Waldhaus Flims Wellness Resort
Via dil Parc 3, 7018 Flims, Graubünden
Web: waldhaus-flims.ch
Tel.: +41 81 9284848
Price: from CHF 340
3: 7132 Hotel
Excellent: 100 | 100 points*
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Architecture, gastronomy and experiences of a sensual kind: the five-star superior design and wellness hotel in the Grisons mountains stands for exclusive lifestyle and a spatial experience in a class of its own, created by architects of world stature. The in-house spa is a masterpiece made of Vals quartzite. Designed by Peter Zumthor, it has received worldwide attention and was listed as a historic monument shortly after it was built. The unique atmosphere and the 30 degrees Celsius warm, highly mineralized water from the St. Peter's spring make a stay in the spa a deeply relaxing experience. Especially if you also treat yourself to a revitalizing ESPA treatment. The spa is also open to external guests.
7132 Hotel
Poststrasse 560, 7132 Vals, Grisons
Web: 7132.com
Tel: +41 58 7132000
Price: from CHF 680
4: Tschuggen Grand Hotel
Excellent: 97 | 100 points*
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The five-star superior hotel welcomes its guests in the midst of the breathtaking mountain world of Graubünden. Those who return here after an eventful day enjoy not only excellent culinary delights, but above all the award-winning spa: star architect Mario Botta has created a unique atmosphere of well-being on 5000 square meters. Natural stone, light, water and wood create a unique dimension of spatial feeling and comfort. Water and sauna worlds, treatment rooms, a lounge and a fireplace, fitness and medical wellness extend over four floors. In so-called Spa Journeys the power of the mountain air and the energy of the water are used to create customized treatments for sustainable health.
Tschuggen Grand Hotel
Tschuggentorweg 1, 7050 Arosa, Grisons
Web: tschuggen.ch
Tel.: +41 81 3789999
Price: from CHF 650
5: Grand Hotel Kronenhof
Excellent: 95 | 100 points*
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Unique architecture in a breathtaking natural setting: not for nothing is the five-star hotel one of the most architecturally significant hotels in the Alps. In addition to excellent top cuisine, guests can enjoy unique wellness experiences on 2000 square meters. Amid fragrant pine and larch forests of the valley, the spa brings the freshness and power of nature indoors. The centerpiece is the spacious pool with an impressive window front. Relaxation can be found in countless saunas, grottos and relaxation areas and with a variety of luxurious facial and body treatments. If you want to indulge in even more luxury you can book the Private Spa Suite with Jacuzzi, waterbed, steam bath with body scrub and champagne.
Grand Hotel Kronenhof
Via Maistra 130, 7504 Pontresina, Grisons
Web: kronenhof.com
Tel.: +41 81 83030
Price: from CHF 615
*The points are based on the evaluation of the Falstaff team of experts. The ranking of the Reader's Choice winners is defined by the voting within our community.
