点评:Staying at Waldhaus Hotel was a highlight of our visit to Switzerland this summer.
On arrival, Valerie warmly greeted our group and directed us to our rooms, regularly appearing throughout our stay to respond cheerfully to all requests. Daniela Berchtold—who, with her father, Ernest, continues to run this beautiful hotel (which has been in her family for three generations)—was a constant gracious and helpful presence during our stay, giving our group an orientation to Waldhaus and Bettmeralp, greeting each of us at every breakfast with freshly brewed herbal teas and coffee and delicious foods, and answering our questions. Daniela’s gentle touch was evident everywhere at Waldhaus as she quietly and effectively responded to our every need (even finding a replacement water bottle for me when I thought I’d lost mine). I was especially touched when she took time from her busy schedule on our last day to bid us each a kind and genuine farewell.
The Waldhaus Hotel is located just a short walk from Bettmeralp’s gondola station. The cluster of buildings forming Waldhaus is perched on a slope of wildflowers overlooking the primary road leading to the village’s small commercial area. Despite the light traffic of walkers, bicyclers, and occasional small vehicles on the road below, Waldhaus seems a world apart. The hotel’s beautifully landscaped terrace is a quiet and relaxing sanctuary for reading or dining. The view from the terrace and balconies on this side of the hotel is of glorious mountains and cloud formations on the other side of the Rhone valley and, weather permitting, the tip of the Matterhorn can be seen, far to the south.
Waldhaus was Bettmeralp’s first guesthouse, and three generations of the Berchtold family have filled its’ nooks and crannies with intriguing and often playful artifacts from different periods of its history. The sitting room is warmed by a fire on chilly summer nights and contains an antique piano, which guests can arrange to play. Stunning flower arrangements and potted plants are placed throughout the hotel and restaurant, thoughtful décor even extends to the terrace which features several outdoor sculptures and playful signs announcing food and beverages…and a small, ancient gondola situated below the herb garden stores lounge chair cushions.
Our room with its balcony and spectacular view was quiet, immaculately clean, spacious, and tastefully decorated—the bed’s firm mattresses were comfortable, the pillows and linens soft and spotless. Twice each day our room was tidied and, while we ate dinner, our beds were turned down and tiny treats were left on our pillows.
The morning breakfast buffet offered more fresh and tasty items than we could sample in a week. The chef took special note of food allergies/sensitivities, ensuring that even our delicious dinner options fit the diets of everyone in our group. Waldhaus restaurant seating was comfortable and intimate, with fresh flowers and herbs from the hotel’s gardens on each table.
What struck me most about our stay at Waldhaus was the pervasive sense of kindness and hospitality offered by every member of the staff and management. Respect for the history of this place and the obvious care for the well-being of each guest created an unforgettable atmosphere of warmth, friendliness, and beauty. I’d return in a heartbeat.
翻译:入住 Waldhaus Hotel 是我们今年夏天瑞士之行的一大亮点。
抵达后,瓦莱丽 (Valerie) 热情地迎接了我们的团队,并带我们去了我们的房间,在我们逗留期间经常出现,乐于回应所有要求。 Daniela Berchtold 和她的父亲 Ernest 继续经营着这家美丽的酒店(这家酒店已经在她的家族中经营了三代),在我们逗留期间一直亲切而乐于助人,让我们的团队了解了 Waldhaus 和 Bettmeralp,在每次早餐时用现煮的花草茶、咖啡和美味的食物问候我们每个人,并回答我们的问题。 Daniela 的温柔体贴在 Waldhaus 无处不在,她安静而有效地满足了我们的每一个需求(甚至在我以为我丢了水瓶时为我找到了替换水瓶)。当她在我们的最后一天从繁忙的日程中抽出时间向我们每个人亲切而真诚地道别时,我特别感动。
Waldhaus Hotel酒店距离Bettmeralp的缆车站仅有很短的步行路程。形成 Waldhaus 的建筑群坐落在野花丛生的斜坡上,俯瞰着通往村庄小型商业区的主要道路。尽管步行者、骑自行车的人和偶尔的小型车辆在下面的道路上交通很少,但瓦尔德豪斯似乎是一个截然不同的世界。酒店风景优美的露台是阅读或用餐的安静而放松的圣地。从酒店这一侧的露台和阳台可以看到罗纳河谷另一侧壮丽的山脉和云层,如果天气允许,还可以看到马特宏峰的尖端,远在南方。
Waldhaus 是 Bettmeralp 的第一家旅馆,Berchtold 家族的三代人用其不同历史时期的有趣且通常有趣的手工艺品填满了它的角落和缝隙。起居室在寒冷的夏夜由火取暖,并配有一架古董钢琴,客人可以安排弹奏。令人惊叹的插花和盆栽遍布整个酒店和餐厅,周到的装饰甚至延伸到露台,那里有几个户外雕塑和有趣的食物和饮料标志……还有一个位于药草园下方的古老的小贡多拉存放躺椅垫。
我们的房间设有阳台,可欣赏壮观的景色,安静、干净、宽敞且装饰高雅——床的硬床垫很舒适,枕头和床单柔软一尘不染。我们每天两次整理房间,在我们吃晚饭的时候,我们的床被调低,枕头上留下了小点心。
早上的自助早餐提供了比我们在一周内品尝到的更多新鲜美味的食物。厨师特别注意食物过敏/敏感性,确保即使是我们美味的晚餐选择也适合我们团队中每个人的饮食。 Waldhaus 餐厅的座位舒适而温馨,每张桌子上都摆放着来自酒店花园的鲜花和香草。
我们在 Waldhaus 的住宿最让我印象深刻的是每位员工和管理人员所提供的普遍的友善和热情好客的感觉。尊重这个地方的历史和对每一位客人的福祉的明显关心营造了一种令人难忘的温暖、友好和美丽的氛围。我会心跳加速地回来。