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Discover Germany | Hotel of the Month | Switzerland
tones add to the warm and very welcoming atmosphere. All bathrooms are equipped with a mini-spa, a steam room and a rainforest shower, all designed by Dornbracht. Overall, the exterior and interior offer a striking, unified and coherent picture. Whether visitors are looking for a four-bed apartment with 55 to 60 m², a six-bed apartment with 87 to 89 m² or an eight-bed apartment with 110 to 120 m², there is a perfect choice for everyone. The architectural concept led to numerous awards and memberships including the Design Hotels™ in Switzerland. In 2010, the well-known British magazine Wallpaper honored the rocksresort with a design award in the category ‘Best New Ski Resort’ and in 2011 the rocksresort won the ‘theALPS-Award’ for its outstanding tourism projects in the European Alps area. In addition the rocksresort design hotel was chosen by numerous reviews at TripAdvisor users in the top 25 ‘best small hotels in Switzerlan’and also in the top 25 ‘best family hotels in Switzerland’.
Full service concept and unique operating system rocksresort relies on the individuality of a holiday apartment vacation, while guests enjoy the benefit of a four-star hotel service. Provided by the adjacent signinahotel is a 24-hour staffed reception, spa, child care, ticket service, housekeeping, fridge replenishment prior the arrival and a free Wi-Fi throughout the rocksresort area. One of the very innovative things the rocksresort offers is the operating system. Apartments are available to buy and, while not in use, they can be let to other guests making the purchase a future-oriented investment. This ‘buy-to-use-and-let’ concept gives owners great flexibility and ensures maximum occupancy throughout the year. www.rocksresort.com
Fun for the family The rocksresort’s surroundings provide a great variety of activities for families and adolescents. From an excursion to the impressive“Bündner”alpine world, to exploring hiking trails or climbing activities, there is a lot to keep the little ones and adults entertained. Against the backdrop geological wonders such as the Martin hole, the Rhine George or the World Heritage Site Sardona, it couldn’t get any better. Within the rocksresort a wide range of activities are available, reaching from badminton to an outdoor playground, a climbing area with giant a Mikado game to a karting circuit. And if the weather doesn’t cooperate, there is still plenty to do such as a visit to the Freestyle Academy. A comprehensive children’s programme includes arts and crafts, treasure hunts, excursions and storytelling events. “Those who spend their holidays here can totally relax right from the start. Everything is in walking distance, from shops to activities, and the vacation starts straight away,”Treichler says.
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