Hotel Sunstar
Fabulous 5* hotel, close to the lifts, resort centre & with an abundance of wellness facilities!
- Hotel
- Half Board
- Bar/lounge with open fireplace
- Stylish dining room
- Fitness room
- Wi-Fi Available
Overview
Description
Location
- Directly opposite the gondola for Grindelwald's own 'First' ski area
- The hotel enjoys an ideal location for the skiing and is close to the resort's après-ski and nightlife,
- 3 minutes' walk (300m) from the village centre
- The resort bus stops just outside
Rooms
- Budget' twins have bath and are north-facing with views of the village
- 'Standard' twins have balcony, north-facing balcony and can be used for sole occupancy with no supplement
- 'Standard Eiger' twins have bath and separate shower, south-facing balcony with fabulous views of the surrounding mountains, including the Wetterhorn and Eiger. They can be used for sole occupancy at a supplement
- 'Premium' twins have bath and separate shower and south-facing balcony
- All rooms have radio, minibar, telephone, hairdryer, safe and cable TV.
Bedroom facilities
- Cable or satellite programmes
- Hairdryer
- Minibar or fridge
- Radio
- Room safe
- Telephone
- Wireless internet
Facilities
- Directly opposite the gondola for Grindelwald's own 'First' ski area
- The hotel enjoys an ideal location for the skiing and is close to the resort's après-ski and nightlife,
- 3 minutes' walk (300m) from the village centre
- The resort bus stops just outside
- Extensive spa with indoor pool, aroma-steam baths, sauna and fitness room (free), massage, beauty treatments and solarium (pay locally)
- Open-plan lounge with fireplace, pianist in the evenings
- Cosy bar
- Dining room
- à la carte restaurant
- Weekly activity programme including sledging and snowshoeing (pay locally)
- Programme of events over Christmas/New Year included
- Wi-Fi throughout and public PC with internet access (free)
- Lift
- Swimming pool (indoor)
- Steam bath
- Sauna
- Fitness room
- WiFi
- Lounge area
- Solarium
Meals
- Hot and cold buffet breakfast
- 4 course evening meal with choice
- Christmas and New Year gala dinners included
- Free selection of soft drinks, water and beer in the minibar (alternatives extra)
- Welcome drink
- Guests receive a credit of Sfr25 if they wish to dine à la carte
- Free daily tea/coffee and biscuits
- Dress code for restaurants:
Casual
- Breakfast service:
Buffet
- Lunch service:
Not included
- Dinner service:
Waiter
Accommodation Attributes
Accommodation Facilities
About Grindelwald
Accessible from Berne (75km) and Zurich (2/3 hours), Grindelwald is the oldest yet least- known of the 3 Jungfrau resorts (which combine to offer 188km of piste). Most will have heard of Wengen and Murren. All 3 sit around the magnificent Eiger, with Grindelwald at the base. This does lead to a lack of sun in the winter. A mountaineering Mecca, the setting and scenery are fantastic and the resort is picturesque in the extreme, although Murren possesses the best views. Grindelwald has its own domain, linked with Wengen, while a slight trek can get you to Murren. In particular, the cog railway and the gondola to most of the skiing can get clogged, especially at weekends. The lift system is rather antiquated, but should be receiving attention soon.
Grindelwald has Europe's longest sledge run - it is 15 km long!
The skiing favours intermediates, while advanced skiers may miss out if they aren't prepared to travel. The resort is hugely popular with families. The ski school also has a reasonable reputation, with many English-speaking instructors. Grindelwald's biggest problem is a lack of guaranteed snow, with most of the skiing between 1000m and 2000m.
There is plenty to do off the snow, with the train helping you to get around. Après-ski is pretty laid-back, while hotel restaurants are the focus for good grub. There are a few reasonable bars and 2 clubs, so it's slightly livelier than the other Jungfrau resorts. Access is provided by train from Interlaken.
Overall, a beautiful family ski resort, with a great selection of skiing and non-skiing options available. Grindelwald, funnily enough, only really comes into its own when there is ample snow.
The World Snow Festival takes place in Grindelwald each year. Thousands of sculpturers present their creations on this event. It is worth watching them how they make their creations.
