SUMMER 2014
Savoir Vivre. Our hotel: a place somewhere between heaven and earth where you can expect nothing but the best – a magical place with that special something. This is how it has always been since our grandparents welcomed the first travellers; we make clear statements instead of following trends. It pleases us to accommodate the wishes of our guests from all over the world and all age groups. And because we listen, we know what you like: savoir vivre, colourful and exquisite stays with a high standard of quality. We look forward to your visit!
Your host family, Anne-Rose and Thomas Walther with Valeria, Janick and Annina
A world apart. You will be well looked after in our homely hotel with fairy tale views. Managed by the third generation of our family, we capture the magic of the Belle Epoque with a personal service and enchanting little hide aways. Comfortable rooms and gourmet restaurants make the perfect accompaniment to idle hours spent at the “AQUA VIVA” and hotel park. And right next door you will find sophisticated cosiness at the second family-run venture: Hotel Steinbock and Restaurant Gondolezza.
Through the keyhole Each room is unique and tells a little story. Lovingly brought to life and carefully altered. Four new rooms offer exquisite retreats, fitted with natural materials from the mountains and forests mixed with precious materials.
A family affair. The Engadine valley is a large playground for children and youngsters alike – playing happily with the goats, fly-fishing or climbing a mountain pine at the high rope course Gitögla. Things get really exciting at the new pump track near Pontresina: riders of all ages can have some fun riding through waves, banked curves and jumps on a 300 m track.
Children's playroom paradise at Hotel Walther Breathtaking mountains outside, a children's paradise inside with play shop, climbing wall and Play stations. Located right next to gourmet restaurant La Stüva andwell equipped so that parents can enjoy their culinary pleasures in peace. For more information on things to do for the kids go to www.hotelwalther.ch
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Gently driven. The overwhelming panorama of the Engadine mountains passes like nature's own vividly coloured movie when you go for a ride on an e-bike. Long distances can be easily covered with these bikes, with enough time left to explore the picture-book villages. Our tip: Route from Pontresina to Scuol. Starting at Pontresina, past Samedan and the magnificent patricians' homes at La Punt-Chamues-ch, you travel gently up and down to Zernez. The valley narrows and the River Inn turns wilder. A noticeable incline is followed by the houses of Guarda adorned with Sgraffiti and the diverse terraced landscape of the Lower Engadine. After passing the two lofty villages Ardez and Ftan, the path leads down to the bottom of the Valley of Scuol with its mineral springs. Travel home on the Rhaetian Railway – a welcome alternative after 67 km of gentle cycling.
Bikes and e-bikes at Hotel Walther 400 km of bike and e-bike routes wind their way through our valleys, around lakes and across mountain passes. Hotel Walther is a certified bike hotel. We provide numerous rental bikes and e-bikes, bike washing facilities, lockable bike room, repair workshop and maps.
Hiking for couples. Daily life throws many reasons at us that prevent us from spending time with our partners. This does not have to be that way during your holidays. Together, you can rediscover the pleasures of hiking during a beautiful walk in the countryside. Our tip: Pontresina to Muottas Muragl panorama path. Travel up to the Muottas Muragl summit with the picturesque cable car and enjoy a breathtaking view across the Engadine lakes to the Bernina mountain range. The panorama path lazily winds its way through pine forests and around the Schaf Mountain. Be amazed at the grand panorama of the Bernina mountain range and stop off half-way at the small restaurant “Unterer Schafberg”. After climbing up to Alp Languard, take the chair lift for a quick descent to Pontresina where you can while away the end of the day on the terrace of Restaurant Gondolezza.
Beautifully healthy. Hiking encourages a healthy life style and is the favourite past time of our guests. This comes as no surprise: 580 km of hiking paths wind their way through the lakes and peaks of the Bernina mountain range. Hikes in Engadine range from simple walks to rope climbs up to more than 4’000 m.
Nourishment for the soul. The larch wood whispers tales of the mountain forests and the green granite from Andeer glistens dreamily. Each step in the “AQUA VIVA” wellness oasis is pure nature and nourishment for the soul – a holistic philosophy that exudes wonderful calm and bewitches the senses. With knowing hands, expert therapists enrich this experience, which won the HolidayCheck Award for Wellness 2014. The 700 m2 comfort zone comprises: saunas, steam bath, herb room, mountain creek waterfall, indoor pool, whirlpool, reclining room and individually tailored treatments.
Personal tip: After an activity-packed day outdoors, our therapist Victorina Vital recommends: a massage with oils from the Soglio herb fields. Mixed with lavender or rosemary, it stimulates and is extremely soothing.
Four different ways of dining. Hotel Walther offers a multitude of culinary experiences. Indulge yourself in culinary pleasures beneath the chandeliers in the Grand Restaurant or take a trip through the aromas of La St端va. Our very own culinary magician Michael Freudrich was once again rewarded with 15 Gault Millau points, proving that his passion creates perfect pleasures. Hearty enjoyment next door: Colani St端bli and Gondolezza entice you with their local delicacies in a cosy atmosphere.
Walther inclusive. You can enjoy a multitude of feel-good factors throughout your entire stay: CULINARY PLEASURES: - Walther half-board: 5 course menu of your choice (alternating starters or dessert buffet, food tasting menu) - Three additional restaurants with sun terraces - Hotel bar with smoking lounge - Afternoon tea with cakes from our own bakery WELLNESS: - Wellness oasis “AQUA VIVA”: sauna, steam bath, “Cristallino” stone grotto, Engadine herb room, mountain creek foot-bath with a waterfall, adventure showers, reclining room, garden, indoor pool, whirlpool, massage and solarium - Hotel bath robe provided in your room SPORT: - Guided hikes 3 to 4 times per week with nature expert Alain Gayet (16 June to 10 October 2014) - Sand tennis courts - Mountain bikes, e-bikes, bike washing facilities, lockable bike room, maps - Hotel backpack and hiking sticks BUSINESS: - W-LAN access in each room - Internet corner in the hotel salon ADDITIONAL EXTRAS: - From 2 nights free travel on public transport and all public summer mountain railways in the Engadine St. Moritz region - A copy of the Neue Zürcher Zeitung newspaper in your room 6 working days a week - Children's playroom paradise, cots, prams, high-chairs, inflatable armbands, feeding pillow, baby monitor (advance reservation required) - Hotel bus from and to Pontresina train station (8.00am to 9.00pm upon request) - Service, tourist taxes, VAT
Packages and extras. Relaxing at a special price – discover even more offers at www.hotelwalther.ch.
Summer packages excerpt Wellness and gourmet days – from CHF 657 per person A lustrous combination of nourishment for the soul and champagne pleasures. From 3 nights, all season, excluding drinks
Mountain spring and autumn – from CHF 654 per person Culinary pleasures at Hotel Walther – romantic picnics and horse-drawn carriage trips. From 3 nights, from 13 June to 6 July 2014 and from 28 September to 12 October 2014
Family special – from CHF 956 A magic combination of relaxation and family. (Price for 2 adults and 2 children under 12 in double room). From 2 nights, from 13 June to 12 October 2014
Mountain bike special – from CHF 329 per person Riding into happiness – bike pleasures for all levels at the certified Hotel Walther. From 2 nights, from 21 June to 12 October 2014
Alpine package – from CHF 608 per person Climb the Bernina mountain range. Relax at Hotel Walther. (This package is available for groups of 2 or more). From 2 nights, from 13 June to 14 July 2014 and from 16 August to 11 October 2014
All-in-one – from CHF 632 per person Leisurely improve your handicap in the mountains. 3 nights, from 13 June to 12 October 2014
Glacier Express Deluxe – Junior Suite from CHF 1’580 per person The most famous pistes between St. Moritz and Zermatt. 4 nights, from 20 June to 22 September 2014
Short break for couples – from CHF 388 per person Indulge in pure pleasure. 2 nights, from 13 June to 12 October 2014
National park 100th anniversary – from CHF 323 per person Pleasure at Hotel Walther – nature and celebrations in the park. From 2 nights, from 13 June to 12 October 2014
Extras (prices excluding accommodation) “Gourmet” – CHF 215 (usual price: CHF 260) Culinary holidays with mouth-watering food at Colani Stübli, Grand Restaurant / La Stüva, Muottas Muragl and Gondolezza From 3 nights, from 13 June to 24 July 2014 and from 18 August to 12 October 2014, excluding drinks
“Wellness” – CHF 265 (usual price: CHF 330) Nourishment for body and soul: Full body massage, Soglio blackcurrant oil massage (50 min. each) Back and neck massage, reflexology massage (25 min. each) From 3 nights, from 13 June to 24 July 2014 and from 18 August to 12 October 2014 “Summer dream” – CHF 140 (usual price: CHF 169) Colourful like the mountain summer: A culinary evening. Partial massage/treatment (25 min.) Horse-drawn carriage trip to Val Roseg From 2 nights, from 13 June to 24 July 2014 and from 18 August to 12 October 2014
Prices summer 2014. PER ROOM PER NIGHT INCLUSIVE W-LAN, service, tourist taxes and VAT, use of the wellness oasis "AQUA VIVA" and indoor pool, Tennis court, guided hikes, hotel park, e-bikes, mountain bikes. All rooms are non-smoking. Check-in from 3.00pm, check-out until 11.00am.
EUROS All payments in euros are translated at the applicable daily exchange rate. ENGADINE INCLUSIVE Free use of public transport and all public mountain railways in the Engadine St. Moritz region (from 2 nights).
SINGLE ROOM good
16 –17 m2
Mountain view, bath or shower, some with parquet flooring
superior
17 – 21m2
Mountain view, bath, some with parquet flooring
best
19 – 22 m2
Valley view, bath or shower, some with balcony
DOUBLE ROOM standard 25 – 26 m2
Valley view, shower
good
26 – 29 m2
Mountain or valley view, bath
superior
25 – 37 m2
Mountain or valley view, bath, some with separate shower, balcony/terrace, parquet flooring
best
33 – 39 m2
Valley view, bath, some with separate shower, separate WC, balcony/terrace, parquet flooring
Junior Suite
36 – 43 m2
Mountain or valley view, living area and bath, some with separate shower, separate WC, balcony/terrace, parquet flooring
Suite
58 – 62 m2
Valley view, living area and bath, separate shower, separate WC, balcony/terrace
All prices are stated per room in Swiss Francs, including tourist taxes and VAT. 10 % discount on the basic room price, including mountain breakfast, from 14 nights
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CHILDREN /ADDITIONAL BED
PARKING Hotel car park for CHF 18 per night, including JetWash (fee applies). WELL-BEHAVED DOGS CHF 15 to CHF 30 per day, excluding food. No access to public areas. Prices are subject to change.
Age
breakfast
half-board
0 – 11
free of charge
à la carte
12 – 15
60.00
100.00
from 16
90.00
145.00
CHILDREN IN OWN ROOM 25 % reduction in low season, based on bed and breakfast. Special family combinations upon request.
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Room prices including mountain breakfast 1 to 6 nights
from 7 nights
Room prices including half-board (5 course menu of choice) 1 to 6 nights
from 7 nights
Look forward to more next winter. St. Moritz, the Engadine and Switzerland are celebrating 150 years of winter tourism – celebrate with us! www.hotelwalther.ch
Hotel Walther · Anne-Rose and Thomas Walther Via Maistra 215 · CH-7504 Pontresina · Phone +41 (0)81 839 36 36 · Fax +41 (0)81 839 36 37 www.hotelwalther.ch · info@hotelwalther.ch
Also owned by the family · Hotel Steinbock Pontresina · www.hotelsteinbock.ch