Perched above a gorge in the tranquil Swiss village of Pontresina, the Grand Hotel Kronenhof offers a blend of Neo-Baroque grandeur and modern luxury. Located at 5,900 feet in the Engadin Valley, the hotel is a three-hour drive from Zurich Airport or accessible via the scenic Rhätische Bahn to Pontresina station, a 15-minute walk or five-minute taxi ride away.
The property dates to 1848, with many original features preserved. Highlights include a theatrical main dining room with ornate frescoed ceilings, a bar with a 120-year-old crown-shaped chandelier, and an outdoor infinity pool with views of the St Moritz ski slopes. Guests can also enjoy a vintage 1930s bowling alley and an outdoor ice rink.
Accommodation ranges from Standard rooms to suites, all featuring marble en suites with Asprey toiletries. The Junior Suite Deluxe offers a hallway, living area, walk-in closet, and a bathroom with rainfall shower and standalone tub. Decor is elegant in powder-blue hues, with floor-to-ceiling French doors framing mountain views.
Dining options include a frescoed restaurant for breakfast and dinner, the fine-dining Kronenstübli, and Le Pavillion for lunch. A fondue restaurant sits next to the bowling alley. The hotel enforces an elegant dress code in the main restaurant, requiring suit jackets for men.
Nearby attractions include hiking trails past a 12th-century chapel, skywalk platforms over the gorge, and easy access to St Moritz via a 10-minute drive or train ride. The Glacier Express also departs from Pontresina.
