The best hotels in Pontresina

What are the best hotels in Pontresina?

Pontresina is a gorgeous mountain village tucked beneath the Bernina Massif, surrounded by snowy peaks, glaciers, pine forests and the bright blue lakes of the Engadine. Its old Engadine houses and grand Belle Époque hotels give the place a wonderfully storybook feel. It’s an excellent base for skiing in winter and hiking in summer, with lots of cosy lodges and smart Alpine hotels to choose from. Grand Hotel Kronenhof is the big-name choice for historic glamour, while Hotel Saratz offers a more relaxed luxury stay with a spa, great restaurants and lovely mountain views.

Scroll down the page for our full selection of recommended hotels in Pontresina or, for a look at different areas, read our guide to the best places to stay in Grisons.

The best places to stay in Pontresina

For an Alpine idyll

• Hotel Albris is a classically Alpine-esque hotel high amidst pine-bearded mountains. Expect rustic but contemporary rooms, a pampering spa, an excellent restaurant and their very own bakery! A great base for couples.
• A charming Alpine lodge in a picturesque setting, Gasthaus & Hotel Berninahaus offers simple pine-clad rooms and hearty regional fare served up in the gourmet restaurant.
• Hotel Steinbock's rustic-chic rooms have exposed wooden beams and clean contemporary bathrooms. With access to some of Europe's best slopes, a superb restaurant and a piano bar radiating charm. A lovely stay.

For a contemporary stay

• Hotel Palu features a glorious spa, modern rooms adorned with scandi-style furniture and an excellent grill restaurant. A fantastic stay, that's also great for families.
• A contemporary 3 star hotel, Chesa Mulin offers simple airy rooms complete with lush and spacious bathrooms, hearty breakfasts and enchanting views. Utterly divine.
• Hotel Allegra is a charming and popular hotel offering smart and modern guest rooms with gorgeous views. Guests have full use of the Bellavita Spa next door. The perfect place for families to unwind after a long day on the slopes.

For a boutique

• A cosy family-run lodge, Hotel Roseg Gletscher has an excellent restaurant, traditional pine-adorned rooms, and is just a stone's throw from the best slopes in the area. A charming place to stay.
• Hotel Muottas Muragl is a gorgeous boutique hotel in a stunning location high in the mountains. Rooms are adorned with unpolished pine furniture and boast epic views, plus there's a fantastic restaurant boasting a wide and varied wine list. Simply stunning.

For pure luxury

• Hotel Muller Mountain Lodge is a chic luxury hotel with an enormous wine cellar and easy access to the slopes. Guests can expect contemporary rooms with parquet flooring, crisp white linen and artworks. You also have a choice of three different restaurants! A spoiling stay.
• A luxury Alpine property, Hotel Saratz offers contemporary rooms boasting amazing views, multiple fine-dining establishments, plus a pampering spa and legendary wine list. A great choice for couples!
• Hotel Rosatsch is the ideal mountain base, offering elegant rooms, a spoiling spa and state-of-the-art fitness centre, and a sumptuous restaurant.
• Hotel Walther's rooms redefine the meaning of Alpine-chic. This truly luxurious and architecturally fascinating property is one of the finest in the area. With 4 world-class restaurants, a spoiling spa and fitness centre, it promises rest and respite in the pampering arms of pure luxury.
• Grand and architecturally beautiful, Grand Hotel Kronenhof is the height of sophistication. An historic hotel in the heart of town, offering ornate and elegant rooms adorned with fine fabrics and hand-crafted furniture. A truly wonderful stay.

For great value

• A gorgeous chalet overlooking the Bernina Massif, Berghaus Diavolezza offers simple rooms adorned with wooden furniture, a hot tub and a private terrace, while the restaurant has a world-class buffet. An affordable base.

For an apartment or chalet

• Our partner Booking.com has a wide range of chalets and apartments in the nearby area.

Travel information

• Fly to Milan and get a train from Milano Centrale to Tirano, from where you can get a connection to Surovas. There you can either get a bus or taxi to Pontresina.
• If you want to rent a car we recommend contacting our partner Rentalcars.
• There is never a bad time to go: in the summer, the temperature can reach up to 19 degrees. As for skiing, the best time to go is during the springtime, when the temperature averages at around 2 degrees.

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