Grindelwald, the iconic mountain town a train’s ride from Interlaken in south-central Switzerland, is renowned for its breathtaking alpine views of the Eiger and other prominent peaks. The Boutique Hotel Glacier perfectly captures that beauty from your room. The entire south side of the hotel is designed to showcase the stunning views of the Eiger North Face. From the bottom-floor spa to the ground-floor restaurant, floor-to-ceiling glass walls frame the scenery, while the rooms feature glass doors that span nearly the entire wall for an uninterrupted view. While the hotel blends into the traditional alpine chalets surrounding it, its elegant, modern updates give it a unique charm. Dating back to 1864, Hotel Glacier effortlessly marries history with contemporary luxury, nestled beautifully against the mountain and local farmhouses.
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The original hotel and restaurant has undergone several upgrades and expansions and is now a 4-star boutique hotel with 28 rooms. The rooms on the north side face Reeti Mountain and Schwarzhorn Mountain, while the south-facing rooms offer direct views of Eiger Mountain. All of these south-facing rooms come with private balconies perfect for enjoying the stunning scenery with your morning coffee. Of the south facing rooms there are five “Signature Rooms” that feature a private whirlpool. I stayed in one of these Signature Rooms, and it was the epitome of peaceful seclusion. We enjoyed our coffee on the balcony in the crisp morning air and sipped wine in the whirlpool by night, winding down after long days of hiking.
Each Signature Room features a luxurious king-size bed with a COCOMAT mattress, along with a comfy seating area and a large bathroom. The rooms are also outfitted with modern conveniences, including a TV with Apple TV, a Nespresso coffee machine, a Marshall Bluetooth speaker, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. But the best part – and where you’ll spend most of your time – is out on the balcony enjoying the hot tub and mountain views.
The hotel takes priority in your wellness. To match the whirlpools in some of the rooms they also feature a wonderful spa and gym. The spa has a traditional steam sauna as well as a hammam, both perfect for relaxing your muscles after a long day. In the traditional sauna they even leave the bucket and ladle to decide how intense you want the experience to be. Additionally, you can indulge in a massage for an extra fee. The spa also boasts a number of water beds, an open-air whirlpool, and a relaxation area
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