For Sophisticated Charm in Grindelwald, Visit the Boutique Hotel Glacier

Rooms at Boutique Hotel Glacier

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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.

Amenities at Boutique Hotel Glacier

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Photo courtesy Boutique Hotel Glacier

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 with refreshments—all offering breathtaking views of the Eiger mountain.

Things to do in Grindelwald

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While in town we took advantage of the local attractions. With our stay we received passes to the local bus to get around. The area is unique for its abundance of beautiful hikes throughout the Jungfrau region, as well as various adventure attractions. The most popular attraction in the area is Grindelwald First. The gondola to First starts from the middle of town and takes you up 25 minutes to 2,168 meters (7,113 feet) above sea level. From here we walked the Cliff Walk trail, which wraps around the peak and across a suspension bridge to a view of the high alpine. From here you have the options of ziplining or taking a four-person glider, both of which will fly you down the mountainside at about 50 mph.

After this, instead of taking the gondola all the way back down, you can choose between a 3-wheel mountain cart or a standing trottibike scooter. Either will take you down the mountain past the flower meadows, grazing cows, and farm houses. There are tons of breathtaking hikes and gorge walks for all levels in the Jungfrau region.

Restaurants at the Boutique Hotel Glacier

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Glacier has been a hotel and restaurant from the start, and the staff take just as much pride in their dining experience as they do in their wonderful accommodation. Restaurant Glacier is a fine dining fusion of traditional Alpine with a French Finesse. The menu features both 5- and 7-course tasting options that showcase the vibrant flavors of the mountains. Additionally, the hotel offers the à la carte restaurant, Petit Glacier. No corners were cut in the hotel, even the complimentary breakfast buffet was spectacular. It went beyond the standard bacon and eggs, providing an array of meats, cheeses, spreads, breads, and coffee. The nicest touch was the option of champagne on the terrace.

How to get here

There are two main ways to get to Hotel Glacier. We rented a car and drove from Geneva which was about a 2.5-hour drive. Gridelwald is a small alpine town making it very easy to navigate through. There is parking on site and with everything being so close there wasn’t much need for the car after arriving. The second and seemingly more popular option was to take the Swiss Railways using the Swiss Travel Pass. You can catch a train from most cities in Switzerland including Geneva and Zurich.

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