Wander-Hotel Rauriserhof

We know a good hotel when we find one...this is definitely one. The staff make the place and the team here is excellent...all of them..a few namechecks for those who especially helped us...in the restaurant -Laszlo, Tommi , Rene... On reception Gabbi and Miklos... and a special mention for Ina on the hiking and snow shoeing. All requests met. Great food ( some pics attached)...Not convinced that crusty baguette constitutes a course though and would have welcomed maybe some salmon/ charcuterie/pate amongst the salads which were wholly veggie. The pool is fabulous and very large as well as open long hours. The outdoor pool is fabulously warm and a treat to go in when it's sub zero. Usual scenario with the Crystal rooms...you get the lower end of the scale but they're OK ( strangely the corridor was a much better decor than the room..117 ). I strongly suggest though that tea/coffee facilities be provided...we checked ahead and brought a small travel kettle...you shouldn't be expected to pay 3/4 Eur for a tea etc outwith breakfast time in my opinion. Ahh..breakfast...excellent in all respects..great egg cooking station, tomato juice...smoothies. Could have used some slightly more exotic fresh fruits perhaps..maybe kiwi..maybe blueberries..maybe a fruit compote..can't remember whether marmalade or not! , but lovely honey ( Inc honeycomb). Bacon. Smoked salmon sometimes. Plenty for the sweet toothed and the savoury lover.. Sylvester: fantastic. Wines pre-ordered to help with service...Good move. Started at 6pm with drinks and canapés...meal at 7...with the live band who were outstanding ( they have used this band for 20 years and I can see why).my kind of music too.( Van, Creedence, Steve Miller, Neil Diamond etc) up until 12...fireworks...midnight buffet ( didn't have any because full!) then DJ in the bar area until 2.30 a.m( bit of everything...Abba, schlager ...). A great night. We as non-skiers had a great time..the hotel and staff made it so.

Excellent hotel - wow! The view to the Alpes is outstanding. The food is great, the staff is extremely kind, there are good hiking possibilities (also for beginners), and nice indoor and outdoor pools, where you can swimm all day, from 7 o’clock in the morning. The quiet and relaxed atmosphere, the besutiful rooms, the free gym activities and the guidet hiking tours - I loved it all! Want to come back, as soon as I can.