This hotel was much larger than I expected for such a small town and much larger than the quaint boutique hotels we had stayed at in the Engadine until arriving in Sils. It was also much grander and luxurious than others as well and had a spa and an old world charm grand ballroom restaurant as well as an inviting lobby and bar to relax.

The terrace out front was a pleasant place to enjoy a bier and wait staff were quick to assist in taking an order. Great place to people watch and enjoy the mountain views and fresh air.

We were informed of a six course concert dinner that night and also advised that if we didn't wish to be seated for that an ala carte dining room was available. We opted for the six course dinner which was lovely with wonderful service, music and food, but long (~ 3.5 hours).

Our room was not in the original building, but still spacious and nice. The bathroom was small and counter space was minimal: however, very modern and updated.

Staff was friendly and helpful and overall a wonderful visit.

Good-sized room, nice bathroom. Try and stay in the main hotel; the annex has less charm. Great decor in the big dining room, where excellent breakfast is served. There is also a smaller dining room where you can eat a la carte, good food and service. Personally I can do without the piano player in the lobby, but that's a question of tastes. Couldn't get internet access, the system was down.

We stayed here for a week in June. Sils is a lovely little village about 15 minutes drive from St Moritz. The hotel picked us up from and returned us to St Moritz railway station at no extra cost. The hotel has a large lounge area with comfortable chairs and piano music in the evening. There is a small cafe area at the front of the hotel but no other outdoor space. The hotel dates back over 100 years and the amazing dining room maintains the original grand style. Our superior room in the attached Solidella annexe seemed recently refurbished, was furnished to a high standard. had a modern bathroom and a balcony looking out at the mountains. We recommend a room on the top floor and at the front of the hotel to maximise the views. Even though this overlooks the road it is quiet. Breakfast is buffet style and very extensive and tasty with fresh orange juice, cereals, breads, meats, cheeses, fresh fruit, cakes etc. We took the half board option and the four course meals were all delicious with a choice of starters and main courses. We had one six course gala meal and a starter buffet one night and a dessert buffet another. Service was friendly and efficient.
The hotel manager visited the restaurant on several evenings and talked to the guests. The whole atmosphere was very positive and you felt they wanted you to enjoy your stay.
The area is beautiful and excellent for walking and wild flowers. The hotel is part of a scheme offering a free transport pass which covers buses, trains and cable cars. This makes it very easy to get about and can save you a lot of money.
We like a quiet location and were glad we did not stay at some of the bigger, more popular resorts in the area. We were also glad we chose this hotel - we did not want to leave.

The location is right in the centre of the small village Sils-Maria, 12 km from St. Moritz. A charming, quiet village, excellent public transportation (bus) connections to any place in the Engadin. The hotel is right on the "Main street", LOL, a cul-de-sac, frequented by pedestrians, horse-drawn carriages, few buses and occasional arriving/departing tourists with their cars. The hotel has a van and takes you to/picks you up at the railway station in St. Moritz upon request for free (for arrival/departure only). Parking is free.

The hotel was built in 1876, a couple of times re-designed, and has kept its old-world charm. The lobby is large, with open fireplace, lots of comfy seatings and a bar. Adjoining you find a room with large TV. Small a-la-carte restaurant (Arvenstübli) - very cosy, typical wood-panelled walls and wooden furniture. The dining hall is awesome Art Nouveau style (original) with pillars, high ceiling, frescos etc. Breakfast buffet and five-course dinner are served there. The hotel has a small "wellness" area in the basement: jacuzzi, steam bath, sauna. WLAN access is free in the lobby, with a charge in the rooms. Using the computer in the lobby is with a charge.

My room was a single, probably the smallest available in the hotel. But no complaint here, it was a cosy room with all the comfort needed and expected in a four-star hotel and also nicely furbished (wood). The bathroom had 1970s charm, but again, no complaining - it even had a bath tub.

The double room was spacious, really spacious, on the upper floor. No particular view, though (to the back, mostly woods), but very quiet. Rooms to the front have beautiful mountain views but are not as quiet. Again, the room was nicely decorated, lots of wood, the bathroom beautifully renovated with large shower stall and all the amenities you expect. Everything was spotless clean.

The staff was extremely competent, friendly and helpful. They went out of their way to help us, e. g. when we had problems with the car (reception) or whenever we didn't like the food on the menu (e.g. dessert, I got ice cream with a selection of berries instead of a mousse with rhubarb). Also, it was a very familiar atmosphere. Granted, it might have to do with the fact that we stayed two weeks, but we really felt like at home.

Food was very, very good. Breakfast buffet had the usual stuff, several sorts of rolls, croissants, variety of bread, cereals, yoghurts, a variety of jams, honey, nutella, smoked salmon with horse-radish, dried meat (Bündner Fleisch), ham, salsiz (sort of salami), a selection of cheese, boiled eggs, bacon and eggs ... five sorts of juice or you chose to squeeze your orange juice yourself, coffee, milk, tea (you could choose from about 18 sorts of tea - loose, not in tea bags - and prepare it yourself) ... and so on. Every morning a paper waited on your table, giving information about the weather and activities. Nice.

Dinner was also served in the beautiful dining hall. Very stylish with silverware, thick white table cloth, brioche and butter waiting for you. Five course: appetizers (two choices), soup/consommé, salad buffet, main course (choice between meat, fish and vegetarian), dessert. Like I said before, if you absolutely didn't like something you could get something else. Also, a selection of cheese and fruits were always available. Tap water was free, prices for soda, wine and beer were moderate. The wine was excellent, btw! If you decide not to have dinner one or more nights they write off 25 Sfr. from your bill. You can e.g. eat at the "Arvenstübli", the a-la-carte restaurant (we didn't, regret that now).