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.

We visited the hotel 45 years ago with our parents and returned this summer. We did not expect the hotel to be the same but we were shocked at the amount of decline. The location is beautiful and views amazing but the hotel needs major work. The entire place needs painting, balconies repaired due to crumbling wood and general repair. The hotel had very few guests which in itself was a plus for us but an obvious negative for the hotel. The staff other than the dining room manager were helpful and accommodating. It was sad to see the current state of the hotel vs her glory days.

So why do I only give 3 stars? The hotel is old, fair enough, on would expect some old furniture and so on. Considering the prices they charge, however, semi-faded cheap-looking furniture in the room is not accecptable. Neither is the stat of the railing of the balcony, where you could actually injure yourself, since the wood is in need of repair. The staff were really friendly and helpful, no problem there. However, wrong information in the email when booking, the funicular is actually free when staying in the hotel, which we did not know and paid for it the first time we used it. Not a lot of money, but considering the prices, it is annoying. The setting, of course is fantastic, great views of the valley, nice sheltered balconies to sit and read and "take the air". Really evokes a Zaubergerg feeling.