AlpenGold Hotel

The golden façade rises above the forest, with Lake Davos in front.

A week here, month by month

For a few days between forest and mountains, I would head up to AlpenGold on the slope above Lake Davos. If you want to walk from place to place in town every evening, I would stay closer to the centre.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I like the Alpine Suite, with separate bedroom, dressing room and living room for an evening in.

I’d ask for
The Couple Harmony treatment in a Spa Suite: 160 minutes per couple, CHF 560.
Worth knowing
The treatment includes one hour in the Spa Suite; an additional hour costs CHF 120.
The Alpine Suite bedroom with its bed, lamps and purple armchairs

Like a regular

The golden roof and curved windows in front of the lake

9 min readHow we write the guide

  1. Hire skis in the lobby

    For skis, I would start at Angerer on the lobby level. Snowboards and cross-country equipment can be hired here too, before heading out to the slopes.

  2. Before the hotel

    Behind this building lies the history of the Basel Sanatorium, which occupied the site before the hotel. The old high-altitude clinic was demolished in 2007.

  3. A late workout

    If you prefer to exercise after everyone else has finished for the day, the gym is accessible 24 hours a day. Equipment is reserved for ages 16 and above.

What AlpenGold is

AlpenGold is a 216-room-and-suite hotel, opened in December 2013. It was called InterContinental Davos until spring 2021; Michel Reybier Hospitality has managed it since that May. Its oval form resembles a pine cone, while the façade comprises 791 different wave-shaped elements. Inside, timber and natural stone accompany furniture with simple lines.1

In the Lumina Guide

Lumina Guide 2027

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The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do AlpenGold Hotel’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest appreciates being close to Lake Davos. Another finds the hotel a little outside town and awkward for spontaneous walks into the centre, despite the shuttle.

  2. Room

    6 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest remembers a spacious room and a very large bathroom. Another is comfortable inside but would like a more inviting balcony than its iron table and chairs.

  3. Staff and service

    One guest finds the staff attentive and friendly. Another reports marks on the bedroom floor and says they remain after housekeeping has visited.

  4. Breakfast

    7 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest remembers waffles, muesli and cheeses. Another finds plenty of choice but is less impressed by breakfast than expected.

  5. Price

    One guest considers the stay good value for a luxury resort. Another finds the price high and the extra breakfast charge unconvincing.

How we count
AlpenGold Hotel in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.15485%
Room6.26362%
Staff and service6.310758%
Breakfast7.03073%
Price–1718%

143 guests said so on Google, from 30 November 2024 to 10 October 2026. Includes meals and other visits without overnight stays, as well as booking experiences. The other hotels are assessed on the same 5 themes. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against in Davos:

  • Grandhotel Belvédère, Davos
  • Hotel Flüela Davos - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt

Price: for 2, the night of 22 August 2027, from 262 CHF on Google Hotels on 3 November 2026.

What a night costs, period by period

For Davos in summer, I would look at late June: the starting price is lower than over Christmas and New Year.

PeriodCHF a night
23 November 2026 to 2 January 2027326–1,555
3 January to 28 March 2027310–477
25 June to 22 September 2027262–363
23 September to 29 September 2027262–1,025

One night for 2 adults, at the lowest seller on Google Hotels; room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

AlpenGold between forest and lake

The façade and Davos in winter, in the film published by Michel Reybier Hospitality in April 2024.

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The wave-shaped gold façade in front of forest and mountainsfrom 0:32 · Michel Reybier Hospitality · 23 April 2024Watch on YouTube
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The snow-covered lake and AlpenGold above Davos in winterfrom 0:40 · Michel Reybier Hospitality · 23 April 2024Watch on YouTube

Where to linger

The green atelier VERT dining room, with glass lamps and laid tables

A vegetarian dinner

I would go to atelier VERT for its menu of Alpine and regional produce, among green walls and glass lamps. The kitchen works with Graubünden producers; in winter, dinner runs Thursday–Saturday, 6pm–10pm, with last orders at 8.30pm.1

The indoor pool in front of loungers and windows

Inside Nescens

The spa covers 1,200 m² and has 14 treatment rooms. Separate men’s and women’s wellness areas each have a sauna and steam room, alongside a shared sauna and sanarium. Between stops, I would settle on a lounger beside the windows.1

Good to know before you book

  • Every category has a marble bathroom with a separate bath and rain shower. The minibar, Nespresso machine, tea and Wi-Fi are included.12345

  • The hotel’s own rates include statutory taxes; tourist tax of CHF 5.90 per person per night is charged separately from age 12.1

  • Extra beds are on request and subject to availability: free from ages 0–17, CHF 190 a night from age 18. Cots for ages 0–3 are free too.1

  • Unless the booking states otherwise, cancellation is free until 3 days before arrival. Later cancellations are charged at the full rate.1

  • A treatment cancelled or changed less than 24 hours beforehand, or missed, is charged in full. If you arrive late and another appointment follows, the treatment may be shortened at the original price.1

  • Dogs can join you in the room and at Nuts & Co. They cost CHF 40 a night, excluding food; up to 2 dogs are allowed per room, with dogs over 7 kg by arrangement.1

  • A ceremony can be held on the 10th-floor terrace, facing the lake and mountains. For wedding dinner, the rooftop restaurant is offered for up to 70 guests; the ballroom accommodates up to 300.1

  • The Alpine Family Package offers 50% off the second room for a winter family stay.1

Choose your room

The Superior bed and sofa, with its balcony doorSuperior Room37 m²Private balcony facing the forest and Seehorn; king or twin beds. Up to 3 people can stay.View the room The Deluxe bed between the dark wall and windowDeluxe Room37 m²South-west-facing balcony over Davos and the Landwasser Valley. This category includes 6 wheelchair-accessible rooms.View the room The bed and open-plan sitting area of the Alpine Executive SuiteAlpine Executive Suite62 m²Bedroom and sitting area form an open space, with a king bed and private terrace. Occupancy options are 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.View the room The Alpine Suite bath and timber-and-marble basinsAlpine Suite91 m²Freestanding bath facing the forest and a terrace with a 180° view over Davos. Occupancy options are 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.View the room The Presidential Suite living and dining areas, with the terracePresidential Suite160 m²Private sauna and a living room with an artificial fireplace. The dining table seats 8; overnight occupancy is 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.View the room

Getting here

AddressBaslerstrasse 9, 7260 Davos Dorf

By train from Zurich Hauptbahnhof, the journey takes around 2 hours 15 minutes with a change at Landquart. Davos Dorf is the nearest station: give the concierge your arrival time to arrange a transfer. The estimated drive from Zurich Airport is around 110 minutes.1 A guest writing on 6 July 2026 describes the hotel’s location as quiet, saying the windows could be left open at night.2

A day at AlpenGold

In the morning

Choosing a massage

Among the Nescens massages, I would book De-stressing, combining pressure and stretching: 50 minutes cost CHF 180, or 80 minutes CHF 250. I would arrive at the spa 15 minutes before the appointment.

At lunch

The Nuts & Co burger

At Nuts & Co, I would order the AlpenGold burger with its house-made sauces.

In the afternoon

Visiting the sauna

The sauna is used without swimwear, sitting on a towel. It is the only textile-free area of the spa.

At dinner

Sapori’s open kitchen

For an Italian dinner, I would stop at Sapori, with its open kitchen and homemade tagliatelle. During the winter season it opens every evening, 6pm–10pm, with last orders at 9.30pm.

After dinner

An evening at Le Fumoir

For cigar smokers, Le Fumoir offers Cuban labels, including some rare Cohibas, alongside other Latin American origins. Spirits and brandies are available to accompany a cigar.

Reviews of AlpenGold Hotel

Reviews of stays, meals and other visits, including booking experiences; dates are publication dates.

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Guest voices

Google

The earphones come home

A guest leaves AirPods in a bathrobe. The review says they are found and sent home that same day: the gesture remembered from the stay.

Google · 2026-06-27Read on Google
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An early departure

A guest leaves one day early after cleaning problems and a shower that still drains badly. At check-out, a staff member listens and removes the dinner drinks from the bill, a gesture appreciated even though the guest would not return.

Google · 2026-08-14Read on Google

Before you travel

How much does it cost to stay at AlpenGold Hotel?

One night for 2 adults: 14 December 2026, CHF 330; 15 February 2027, CHF 413; 12 July 2027, CHF 265. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, 3 November 2026.

Can I park at AlpenGold Hotel?

Yes. The garage costs CHF 25 per vehicle per day when registered by arrival for the whole stay. Individual days or later registration cost CHF 30 per day; spaces cannot be reserved.1

Does AlpenGold Hotel have a pool?

Yes, there are heated indoor and outdoor pools, open 9am–9pm. Nescens spa access is included in every room category; treatments are purchased separately. Pool use for under-16s ends at 6pm, and they must have a responsible adult with them in the sauna.123456

For a visit without an overnight stay, half a day costs CHF 50 Monday–Thursday and CHF 70 Friday–Sunday; a full day costs CHF 95. Book directly with the spa, subject to availability.1

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is by noon.1

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The indoor pool beneath the timber ceiling, with its green mosaic

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Timber frames the pool, with a green mosaic at its far end.

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The golden hotel above lawns, with Lake Davos and the mountains
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The golden roof and curved windows in front of the lake
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The green atelier VERT dining room, with glass lamps and laid tables
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The indoor pool in front of loungers and windows
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The Superior bed and sofa, with its balcony door
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The Deluxe bed between the dark wall and window
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The bed and open-plan sitting area of the Alpine Executive Suite
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The Alpine Suite bath and timber-and-marble basins
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The Presidential Suite living and dining areas, with the terrace
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The Alpine Suite bedroom with its bed, lamps and purple armchairs
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White playhouses and little tables in the MiniClub playroom
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Tables and the La Muña counter beneath the gold ceiling
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Armchairs and bookshelves at Nuts & Co
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