__CFT010000000171****The room faces a dreamy hillside, making it more photogenic than many popular spots. While you have to stand in the bathtub to shower, there's a transparent glass partition, so the wet and dry areas are well separated, not as bad as some reviews on Ctrip have suggested. The room itself is quite decent, and the mini-bar is complimentary.
The breakfast was excellent, even including white wine, miso soup, rice, and chili sauce – a treat for Chinese palates!
The hotel spa was also nice, but the soaking tub wasn't very big. Try to go during off-peak hours for a better experience.
The hotel offers a free train station shuttle service; when we left, they even took us to the station in a Bentley… The hotel is actually very close to the train station, about a five-minute walk. However, if you have a lot of luggage, it's best to contact the hotel in advance for a shuttle, as Grindelwald is mountainous with many steep hills to climb.
The hotel restaurant offers different themed set menus daily. The meat fondue, highly recommended by many, was excellent; the broth had no unpleasant taste, and the meat was incredibly fresh. However, the highlight was the unlimited vegetable refills: the juicy zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms were the sweetest and most delicious I've had in Europe – definitely worth trying. Of course, the most amazing restaurant we ate at in town was the one at the Sunstar Hotel, about a ten-minute walk from our hotel (I think its name starts with the letter A). Their cheese fondue had no unpleasant taste and was perfect for beginners; their beef stew and bouillabaisse, among other dishes, were also delicious.
The hotel staff were also very friendly and welcoming; we didn't encounter any of the ”discrimination against Asians” mentioned in previous reviews. They even gave us bottled water and chocolate when we left. We'll definitely come back!
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