INNOVATIVE AND SUPER CHILLED-OUT At the Kurhaus Lenzerheide, ‘ugly’ meets ‘hip’, as the old front of this Art Nouveau building is anything but pretty. Living by the motto ‘own it’, the passionate team shows that it's truly what's on the inside that counts - even for a hotel concept. Accordingly, this unconventional gem in Lenzerheide charms visitors in its own unique way.
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As a magnetic focal point, the Kurhaus successfully blends the old with the new, without
PHOTOS: KURHAUS LENZERHEIDE
www.kurhaus.com The hotel offers over 60 rooms, ranging from budget-friendly to luxurious, as well as spacious holiday apartments with panoramic mountain views. There are various culinary options available, from the pizza oven in the ever-bustling Kurhaus Bar to homemade pasta and steaks at Restaurant Saal and unique Spanish tapas at Salon Rouge. "The best parties are held in our very own disco, Cinema Club! Located at the heart of Lenzerheide, it is the regional hotspot for nightlife, dating and dancing," Johannes says. Hotel guests enjoy free entry.
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The Kurhaus deliberately takes a different approach. "While other hotels enjoy a facelift every few years, we've not beautified our hotel externally," Johannes explains. "Friend-like interaction with guests, flat hierarchies and new work structures in the team, top quality, bold culinary offerings that are varied : Kurhaus is a hotel for everyone seeking a modern and un-
complicated stay in the mountains, far away from the rigid standards of old-school hotels."
TEXT: MARILENA STRACKE
"Welcome to Kurhaus – the hotel with the ugliest front ever," the team led by founders Marco, Xenia, and Johannes announces. The facade may not conform to traditional beauty standards, but the Kurhaus offers much more than just an unusual exterior. With its eccentric blend of old and new, vibrant atmosphere and wide-ranging culinary delights, this 140-year-old building has become one of the hottest spots in Lenzerheide.
taking itself too seriously. The result is a laidback, vibrant hotel concept where every guest is welcomed as a friend. Whether relaxing on the terrace during balmy summer evenings or partying until the wee hours of the morning, the Kurhaus is definitely "THE place to be".