Provisorium13 — Restaurant in Arosa

Arosa is a very Swiss and German family/multi generational resort area. The ski area is large but not overwhelmingly large, and laid out in one big basin. I encountered very few visitors from English speaking countries there. Hotel staff was helpful and courteous. The steam room and sauna were nice. Hotel is about 7 mins walk from the base of the tram, and a bit closer to the business area. Free bus stop is nearby. Hotel is just steps from the lake Obersee. The ski area has a network of walking trails groomed in winter for non-skiers in hiking boots that were quite popular, and access the on-mountain restaurants so visitors can easily join their skiing family for lunch on the hill. ||The hotel credit card machine did not work on American credit cards when I checked out, and I had to arrange a wire transfer later which was a big hassle plus the wire fee. None of my three cards was accepted though all worked consistently elsewhere in Switzerland. This speaks to my point about not being on the American tourist trail. If I'd anticipated a problem, I could have withdrawn enough cash over two days to cover the bill from the bank machine, but there was not time before my train. The elevator does not descend to the reception floor, so there is one flight of stairs up to reach it. Staff helps with bags, but this could be a problem for someone with challenges around stairs. ||I enjoyed my stay. The food on my half board plan was good and varied nicely from one evening to the next. Overall, it was a good place to decompress from jet lag, find an introduction to Swiss skiing resorts, and meet Swiss people in a lower key setting, where they are not diluted by swarms of Brits or other foreign tourists. My poor college German came in handy and those I met for the most part welcomed my using it vs. interrupting immediately in English, though they...

Arosa is a very Swiss and German family/multi generational resort area. The ski area is large but not overwhelmingly large, and laid out in one big basin. I encountered very few visitors from English speaking countries there. Hotel staff was helpful and courteous. The steam room and sauna were nice. Hotel is about 7 mins walk from the base of the tram, and a bit closer to the business area. Free bus stop is nearby. Hotel is just steps from the lake Obersee. The ski area has a network of walking trails groomed in winter for non-skiers in hiking boots that were quite popular, and access the on-mountain restaurants so visitors can easily join their skiing family for lunch on the hill. ||The hotel credit card machine did not work on American credit cards when I checked out, and I had to arrange a wire transfer later which was a big hassle plus the wire fee. None of my three cards was accepted though all worked consistently elsewhere in Switzerland. This speaks to my point about not being on the American tourist trail. If I'd anticipated a problem, I could have withdrawn enough cash over two days to cover the bill from the bank machine, but there was not time before my train. The elevator does not descend to the reception floor, so there is one flight of stairs up to reach it. Staff helps with bags, but this could be a problem for someone with challenges around stairs. ||I enjoyed my stay. The food on my half board plan was good and varied nicely from one evening to the next. Overall, it was a good place to decompress from jet lag, find an introduction to Swiss skiing resorts, and meet Swiss people in a lower key setting, where they are not diluted by swarms of Brits or other foreign tourists. My poor college German came in handy and those I met for the most part welcomed my using it vs. interrupting immediately in English, though they...

I had last stayed in the Obersee perhaps 18 years ago with my wife and this time returned for a short ski trip with my 12 year old daughter. We normally stay in the Valsana nearby, which has spacious family rooms and plush facilities, pool etc. But for just a few days for thtwo of us the Obersee was way cheaper and perfectly adequate.||||As a very seasoned vistor to Arosa can vouch for the excellent position of the Obersee. It's a short walk to the train station and centre of town (with a free bus to other parts too), but and therefore a close walk also to the chair lift and cable car that takes one up to the main ski area.||||We only had B&B and the breakfast wasn't as varied as some more expensive hotels, but there was still a choice of breads, cheeses, meats, yoghurts etc.||||There is free wi-fi, but I could only get this by going down to the 1st floor seating area. It needs a boost to reach the rooms.||||The hotel is definitely a little dated now, but perfectly clean. Balcony furniture could have been a bit more comfortable as there are wonderful views and it's a great way to catch the last sun of the day and watch the...