584 reviews
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$300Chemin De La Forêt, Prafloric, 1986, Switzerland
584 reviews
1/39
Skiing
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Grand Hôtel & Kurhaus is a charming 3-star retreat in Arolla, Switzerland, located just 0.2mi from the town center. Address: Chemin De La Forêt. With alpine vibes and comfortable touches, this hotel aims to be a friendly base for exploring the surrounding scenery.
Featured amenities include opportunities for skiing, a restaurant and bar, plus a free shuttle service and private on-site parking. Free wifi and free toiletries add convenience, while outdoor spaces offer sun decks, terraces, and garden or balcony views of the mountains. Live music (free) enhances the evenings, and elevators ensure easy access to upper floors; beach umbrellas and chairs are available for sunny days, and non-smoking rooms keep environments fresh.
This property has 584 reviews reflecting its reputation as a solid choice in the area. Additional details include pet-friendly (extra charges), meeting/banquet facilities (extra charges), massage (extra charges), babysitting/child services (extra charges), and kids’ meals (extra charges), along with a playground and garden spaces to enjoy.
Three on-site dining options invite a taste of Swiss and European flavors: Le Jardin des Arolles, Le Carnotzet, and L'Honorine. Each restaurant brings family-friendly, traditional, and romantic ambiances and serves French, Local, and European cuisines, offering a versatile backdrop for meals after days spent exploring the valley.
Evenings come alive with free live music, adding a playful rhythm to the stay. Outdoor spaces, including sun decks and terraces, showcase mountain views and garden or balcony scenery, making it easy to soak up the alpine atmosphere with a drink in hand.
Pets are allowed (charges may apply), and a few extra services are available for a little extra, such as meeting/banquet facilities, massages, babysitting/child services, and kids’ meals. On-site private parking and free wifi keep things convenient, while cash and a range of card options—American Express, Diners Club, JCB, Visa, Mastercard, Maestro—are all accepted. Non-smoking rooms help keep the air fresh for every guest.
Closest airports
Sion Airport
15.4miTurin Caselle Airport
57.5miBern Airport
61.5miSkiing
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Elevator
Playground
Garden
Balcony
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
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Room, Balcony
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Balcony
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The twin/double room offers a wardrobe, heating, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower.
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Deluxe, Double, Mountain View
1 Double Bed
185 sqft
Balcony
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This room category offers a balcony or a bathtub. Some of these rooms have mountain view.
Standard Family
2 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
215 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shower
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Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 4 beds.
Room With Mountain View
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
150 sqft
Mountain view
Garden view
Private Bathroom
Upper floors accessible by elevator
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Featuring free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin/double room features a wardrobe, heating and garden views.
Room With View
2 Twin Beds
1 Double Bed
150 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shower
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Providing free toiletries, this twin/double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator.
Superior Family
3 Twin Beds
2 Bunk Beds
270 sqft
Private Bathroom
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Shower
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Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. Rooms on the upper floors are reachable by elevator. The unit offers 5 beds.
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DoubleOrTwin Room, Balcony
1 Double Bed
Balcony
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DoubleOrTwin Room, View
1 Double Bed
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DoubleOrTwin Room, Mountain View
1 Double Bed
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8.6
584 reviewsCategories of assessments
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Comfort
Location
Facilities
Staff
Value for money
WiFi quality
Breakfast
Featured reviews:
Nicholas
9.1
June 2025
Location is spectacular with views to the glacier and high peaks at the end of the valley. It was easy to get to and staff were very welcoming. Food was excellent - local products thoughtfully presented in tasty dishes. It is easy to get onto hiking trails from the hotel.
Lighting in the room was very dim and we were barely able to read at night. It would have been helpful if the hotel had maps showing nearby hiking trails. Reception told us that this year's summer map had not yet arrived (we were there at the very beginning of June). Even the Office du Tourisme in Evolène, the nearest office, did not have a very helpful map.
Noboru
9.1
February 2024
In Arolla, this is the only place you can ski out ski in really. Old atmosphere is good to get the feeling of being out of the noisy, crowded urban life. Since my earlier visits some years ago, they did selective modernisation.
There is no real option other than having dinner at the hotel. Given that, and during the busy school holiday week when I happened to be there, the menu for dinner could have been made more flexible. I had to eat the same main dish three time in seven meals, for instance.
Babia
10
July 2025
Stunning views on the glacier, incredibly nice and friendly staff (hello, Julia!) - amazing four-leg furry friend being part of the Team. Food in the restaurant is exceptional, location of the hotel on the trail nr 6, fantastic massages, historic and well-maintained hotel. We had a rest day on our 10-day hike there, I could not imagine a better and more friendly place.
Bathrooms could be maybe renovated.
Kristen
9.1
December 2022
This was our fifth or sixth stay at the Kurhaus in the last few years. We always enjoy our stays but this time we were blown away by the new chef and menu! The dinner we had was probably the best meal I've had in Switzerland after living here for almost 3 years. The level of service throughout the hotel has also improved significantly.
The rooms are very basic and a bit cold this time of year, but the common spaces of the hotel are very cozy.
Matthias
9.1
January 2024
Location, location, location. Wonderful spot in the middle of the mountains in Arolla, with views on the Pigne & Mont Collon. Rooms are tiny and creaky, the shower is not really fit for tall (or large) people, but the surroundings and the authenticity of this place make up for all of this. It's just a magical place.
The breakfast was not at all as expected, we were a little bit late and there was almost nothing left. Too bad since the breakfast is included in the price.
Johan
9.1
August 2023
This 1890’s hotel dates back (graciously and classy) to the start of Alpine tourism for the happy few of my great grandparents days. Some of the athmosphere and old relics are still there. The hotel, stylish restaurant and terrace-bar are still very much alive and kicking. The friendly hard working staff make it all happen. Location at the end of a valley in Unterwallis is a garantee for Unesco-worthy landscapes. Nice room, greatest of view, fine beds and shower. Good breakfast.
The 1890’s feeling sometimes made place for that of a youth hostel because hikers use this hotel as startingpoint or place for recuperation. My wife unfortunedly did not enjoy two courses of her meal on the first evening. Mine were fine. The other evenings we dined in the two other (nice) restaurants, nearby in Arollo. Room 109 was not very big, and probably not their best, although for views it was a very good room.
Azaria
10
January 2025
Hi we are all the way from New Zealand, I love this hotel so much. Very cosy. I love that they have a larger space where children can hangout . Breakfast is very good with many options. Reception staff are very kind and accommodating, the outside views are also outstanding! . I would love to come back to Switzerland and stay here again!
Jörgen
8.2
February 2025
Felt transported back in the hey days of Alpine travel in the early 20th century - like how the location has kept that experience. People working here were all very helpful and cheerful which made the stay all the more pleasent.
Just beware that this isn't a 5 star 21st century hotel and you're fine. Nothing to dislike.
Judy
8.2
February 2025
Very good location, ski in, ski out (with a little bit of up hill walking). Hotel was very rustic, but charming. Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was very good, and beautiful views of the mountains.
Side lights in the bedroom were a bit temperamental, and only 1 spare power socket.
Kimberly
10
August 2024
Breathtaking views, beautiful property, elegant hotel in the woods. The staff were exceptional, friendly, accommodating and absolute lovely human beings.
The only “flaw” was the fluctuating water temperature during the shower. Given the historical nature of the facility, that is perhaps part of the experience.
Attractions
Zermatt Mountain Railways (Zermatt Bergbahen)
12.7miMatterhorn Glacier Paradise
13.4miSunnegga
14miZermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
14miGornergrat Railway (Gornergrat Bahn)
14.9miGrands Montets Ski Area (Les Grands Montets)
26.7miChamonix Amusement Park (Parc de Loisirs de Chamonix)
29.6miChamonix Alpine Museum (Le Musee Alpin)
30miStep into the Void (Aguille du Midi Skywalk)
30.2miEcomuseum Simplon
30.3miMont Blanc
30.4miAiguille du Midi Cable Car
31miAttractions
Zermatt Mountain Railways (Zermatt Bergbahen)
12.7miMatterhorn Glacier Paradise
13.4miSunnegga
14miZermatt-Matterhorn Ski Paradise
14miGornergrat Railway (Gornergrat Bahn)
14.9miGrands Montets Ski Area (Les Grands Montets)
26.7miChamonix Amusement Park (Parc de Loisirs de Chamonix)
29.6miChamonix Alpine Museum (Le Musee Alpin)
30miStep into the Void (Aguille du Midi Skywalk)
30.2miEcomuseum Simplon
30.3miMont Blanc
30.4miAiguille du Midi Cable Car
31miAirports
Sion Airport
15.4miTurin Caselle Airport
57.5miBern Airport
61.5miLe Jardin des Arolles
Cuisines
Ambiances
Le Carnotzet
Cuisines
Ambiances
L'Honorine
Cuisines
Ambiances
Skiing
Restaurant
Free Private Parking
Free wifi
Free shuttle
Bar
Sun deck
Parking On Site
Terrace
Mountain view
Non-smoking rooms
Live music/Performance
Beach umbrellas
Beach chairs/Loungers
Garden view
Elevator
Playground
Garden
Balcony
View
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Free toiletries
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by elevator
Activities
Badminton equipment
Bicycle rental
Bike tours
Cycling
Darts
Game room
Hiking
Live music/Performance
Movie nights
Ping-pong
Pool table
Skiing
Temporary art galleries
Themed dinners
Tour or class about local culture
Walking tours
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private Bathroom
Shower
Toilet
Toilet paper
Towels
Bedroom
Wardrobe or closet
Business Facilities
Fax/Photocopying
Meeting/Banquet facilities
Cleaning Services
Daily housekeeping
Laundry
Common Areas
Shared lounge/TV area
Entertainment & Family Services
Babysitting/Child services
Board games/Puzzles
Indoor play area
Outdoor play equipment for kids
Playground
Food & Drink
Bar
Coffee house on site
Fruit
Kids' meals
Packed lunches
Restaurant
Snack bar
Special diet meals (on request)
Wine/Champagne
Front Desk Services
Baggage storage
Concierge
Express check-in/out
Invoice provided
Private check-in/out
General
Elevator
Family rooms
Heating
Non-smoking rooms
Pet bowls
Pet Friendly
Smoke-free property
Internet
Free wifi
Media & Technology
Telephone
Outdoors
Balcony
BBQ facilities
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Sun deck
Terrace
Parking
Free Private Parking
Parking On Site
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available
Contactless check-in/out
Room Amenities
Socket near the bed
Safety & security
24-hour security
CCTV in common areas
CCTV outside property
Fire extinguishers
Key access
Safe
Security alarm
Smoke alarms
Safety features
Air purifiers
First aid kits available
Services
Wake-up service
Spa
Beach chairs/Loungers
Beach umbrellas
Full-body massage
Massage
Solarium
Yoga classes
Transportation
Free shuttle
Public transit tickets
View
Garden view
Mountain view
View
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
There's no age requirement for check-in
Come and go whenever you want
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of cribs, extra beds, and children allowed in existing beds can vary depending on the option booked.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No capacity for extra beds.
Cash
American Express,
Diners Club,
Mastercard,
Visa,
JCB,
Maestro,
Cash only
This property accepts cash.
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