Hotel Schatzalp - Davos

After watching the excellent and engaging series DAVOS 1917 I decided to stay in this iconic hotel where the series was filmed. The hotel is located in Schatzalp so you need to go up with the funicular (obviously included for hotel guests that go up and down free of charge). You can reach the departure station by car, leave your luggage and then park at the Coop supermarket about 400-500 meters away. The structure is magnificent and historic with many tourists attracted by its enviable position overlooking the valley. I do not practice winter sports but its location is very interesting for walks both in winter and summer (I took a beautiful walk in the snow towards Davos Platz). The hotel is truly historic there is also a beautiful elevator from the time of the opening of the hotel. I had a beautiful "Kaiser ZImmer" on the corner very comfortable and spacious, on the size of the room nothing to complain about but instead on the furnishings: Oh my god! I understand that they want to keep historical things but here there is nothing historical, old and that's it. The bathroom is in Jugendstil, excellent choice I would say but the sanitary ware needs to be replaced as soon as possible. The room had a beautiful terrace but again oh my god the wooden railing seemed to break at any moment! I think the hotel needs a general renovation without changing its external appearance or style. I agree that we are not at the "Palace" but there are some things that really need to be modernized as soon as possible. Also because in all honesty, it is true that January is high season in the mountains, the prices are not exactly those of a youth hostel. The breakfast I would say mediocre, some things good like the yogurts and local cheeses but the pre-cooked bakery products are a catastrophe. and then only one coffee machine for all the guests? Staff at the restaurant, had 2 good dinners, needs also better training. On the other hands staff at the reception very friendly and helpful.A mixed experience: very pleasant for the historical aspect of the visit and the structure (although in desperate need of renovation) but on other aspects such as furnishings and breakfast there is a lot of room for improvement.

Travelling with my daughter we had two rooms booked at the hotel. Arriving by car then be aware there is no car access to the hotel. You have to locate the tram station to get allocated a parking space 100m away. So, you have to haul your luggage a long way to the tram and then a long way to the hotel reception before you get to check in. It took us three calls to reception to get us and our car to the starting point. The hotel itself is very dated. The panelling, carpets, beds and furniture is from another era. It looks like it should have been updated 40 years ago. Generally the entire hotel has an air of decay where a lick of fresh paint would help. We didn't use any hotel services other than the charged car parking space. Not a hotel or place I'd ever be desperate to revisit. The view is the only redeeming feature.

Schatzalp is a magical and unique place that you will never forget! It's like entering another world where history comes to life. The staff are marvelous and go out of their way to be accommodating. Schatzalp is not just a business to them, and that makes the atmosphere particularly pleasant and welcoming. The location is amazing, the history glamorous, and the experience not one you will soon forget.