Hotel Soldanella — Restaurant in Sankt Moritz

Highly recommended. Train station transfers can be arranged by front desk at an additional (very fair) charge. The driver was there as I exited the train station & was ready at the agreed-upon time to take me to the train station the following day; amazing service.

The room was wonderful. Bath recently renovated as was the room (58) with a balcony with seating for two with a slice view of the lake. Loved having the outdoor space.

The shower deserves its own review: it has 4 wall jets, a massive rain shower & a handheld too. Unlike other Swiss hotels where the shower floors are slippery & dangerous, the large glassed-in shower floor at the Saldonella is non-slip small ceramic tiles. The shower was so good I took one at night and one in the morning. I’d say it was as good as you’d find in any spa. Amazing bathroom really.

The beds were great as were the high-quality towels & thick comfortable bed linens. There was a lovely wooden desk & chair, a normal sized chest of drawers & mirror & a large closet too. Plenty of available electric outlets for your Swiss plugs. Room lighting was superb: ceiling recessed lighting, 2 side table lights & a desk lamp too. The room was quite nice with two massive windows & tasteful curtains.

The breakfast was served in a most elegant room with an amazing view of the lake. It is served in the main dining room. It felt like any morning breakfast at a 4-star hotel; just with a better view. Oh, there is an outdoor terrace right off the lobby floor with comfortable seating where I sat in the afternoon and again after dinner. You can just take in the million-dollar view and relax; you are not obligated to order anything from the bar.

The hotel is an exceptional good value for the price. I stayed at other Swiss hotels more expensive that did not compare to my room at the Saldonella.

Let me know what you think if you decide to stay at the Saldonella. I was...

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I was not planning to visit St Moritz. The trip to Switzerland came together quickly, with little time to prepare. I arrived with a full heart and a tired mind. But something shifted the moment I let go of the plan and started to follow the feeling.

Travelling alone teaches you how to see. You pay attention. You ask. You listen. You walk slower, not because of fear, but wonder.

From Zermatt, I boarded the Glacier Express. Eight hours of snow-covered silence, mountains that moved something in me, and a kind of stillness that you cannot carry in a suitcase.

And then I arrived.

St Moritz. A town I did not expect to remember, yet now feel deeply connected to.

I stayed at Soldanella — a family-owned hotel since 1972, where each hallway, each lift, each painting held quiet history. It is not luxury. It is memory. The kind that hums softly beneath the walls and makes you want to sit longer, write slower, and breathe deeper.

From my balcony, I watched Lake St Moritz— frozen, silent, timeless. Breakfast felt less like a meal, and more like a moment you wanted to keep.

I wish I had stayed longer. To walk without destination. To feel the town without agenda. To let beauty be a companion, not a checklist.

Maybe this is how we know a place holds frequency, when it asks nothing from us, and yet gives us everything we forgot we needed.

And you make a quiet promise to yourself: One day, you will return. Not to do anything. Only to...

I arrived in St. Moritz like a true VIP—via the Bernie Express. The train ride was so exceptional, I briefly considered becoming a full-time train enthusiast. But alas, I left via the Glacier Express, which is pretty much the Beyoncé of train rides.

In St. Moritz, the only place to stay is, of course, Hotel Soldanella. Built in the early 1900s, it’s got that “I’m older than you but still cooler” art nouveau vibe. The moment I walked through the front door, I thought, “Wow, I’ve really peaked.” They’ve got a zoo bar and an outdoor terrace with views that’ll make your Instagram followers jealous—lake in front, snow-capped mountains looming behind like they own the place.

One floor down, there’s a dining area with ceilings so high, you’ll feel like you should be in a period drama (preferably one with a grand piano, which they also have). And breakfast? Free. I didn’t realise until I left, but I mean, who says no to free bacon?

On this level, there’s also a secret gem: a room with a pool table, leading into a library. So if you’re feeling classy, grab a book and pretend you’re cultured while lounging in front of giant windows.

The room itself? Mini-bar fully stocked (dangerous), bathroom updated (thank goodness), and the balcony was perfect for my morning “I’m definitely moving here” thoughts. The bed? More comfortable than the life choices that got me there.

Book it. Seriously. You’ll...