Hotel Bellavista

Hotel Bellavista is situated on a hill just a few minutes away from the center of town. Its sits quietly away from the noise and bustle of the main street, the only sound being the occasional Gornegrat Bahn that passes nearby. Hotel Bellavista was within easy walking distance of restaurants, trains station, grocery store church and shops. For us, it was the ideal location.

Remember the days when hotels were actually owned by people instead of huge corporations? When the hotel staff actually knew and cared about who you were and what your needs were? This type of care and much more, awaits you at Hotel Bellavista. Being taken care of by the G. Family was like being a treasured guest in someone's house. They made us feel at home, they called our rambunctious children charming and did everything to make us feel comfortable.
Remembering what we liked for breakfast, giving the children their favorite table for meals, asking us about our day's excursion, all made us feel welcome. Small details, such as homemade cookies upon arrival, a nut "torte" to take home with us, and extra pillows upon request, were very much appreciated.

Breakfast at Hotel Bellavista is, in a word, delicious! A sumptous array of meats, breads, fruits, cheeses, cereals are available every morning. A fresh-squeezed orange juice maker delighted our children who took turns making juice for us. Tuesday nights are "raclette" night, a specialty of the region consisting of melted cheese and potatoes. We have a lovely meal, complete with salad and dried meats, and enjoyed some good Swiss wine. Our children's only disappointment was that there wasn't "raclette" every night.

While the hotel is everything charming about what is Swiss, the Wellness Center at Hotel Bellavista reflects everything that is wonderful about modern Swiss design. A mixture of native materials--local stone and wood--mixed with truly modern materials as glass and steel, the Wellness Center was a haven of relaxation. It includes a solarium, a relaxation room, a sauna, steam bath, lavish showers and whirlpool tubs.

Clean, generous sized, comfortable, all with views of the Matterhorn. Our balcony was a preferred place for my husband and I after the kids were in bed. We often sat outside and enjoyed a glass of single malt scotch before bed.