Lovely hotel in Chur,
Wonderful location
Easy walk from train station 9 - 11 min
Clean and friendly helpful staff
Delicious breakfast
Good size rooms and nice bathroom
Close to bars and restaurants

A lovely old hotel right in the centre of Chur, but within walking distance of the station and many restaurants and bars. Despite the central location in the Old City, it is quiet. Good bathroom/shower, comfortable beds. Excellent breakfast.

The Ambiente Hotel Freieck was a wonderful accommodation situated only blocks from the center of Old Town. Chur is the oldest city in Switzerland, and Old Town was its historic core. Arriving by train from Geneva via stops in Montreux and Brig, we found the hotel a relatively short distance from the train station. Some walking on level pedestrian malls was necessary, but seating to rest along the way was abundant. Due to the incredible location of the hotel, we could easily immerse ourselves in the medieval architecture of Old Town, leisurely wander its picturesque streets and explore the many churches and squares. The hotel staff was quite helpful with suggestions for day trips by train to Liechtenstein and by cable car up Brambrüesch Mountain. They also expedited last-minute reservations on a Saturday night at a popular (and full) restaurant for some traditional, local cuisine.

Our room was spacious, bright and well-maintained with really nice views. The double bed was naturally the European equivalent of two twins pushed together with two separate duvets. Although it took some getting used to the frosted glass door to the bathroom with funky colored lights hanging above, it was definitely a unique, fun decorative element and something we will not soon experience again. The bathroom featured a huge, walk-in tiled shower area, which was actually large enough to have hosted a party.

The breakfast buffet was excellent with an extensive selection of items available, as well as made-to-order eggs. Naturally, we were happy to avail ourselves of mimosas with our coffee and breakfast to start the day off properly. It was the only meal served in their dining room but not an issue because of the many wonderful restaurants located within walking distance around the hotel. We review some of them on their own Trip Advisor pages. There was a binder in hotel reception with nearby restaurant information, and the hotel staff were more than happy to provide input. Rather than bar hop in the evenings, we enjoyed sharing some cheer and conversation in the hotel bar with other guests and the owners. What a great, relaxing and learning experience.

Don't forget to ask for your personalized complimentary Chur Guest Card. It provided free entry into a number of museums and even a 50% discount for the cable car up Brambrüesch Mountain. We certainly enjoyed a lovely stay at the Ambiente Hotel Freieck and would love to one day to spend time with the Stockmanns again.