Splendid views of gleaming lakes and impressive mountains: the Waldhaus sits above peaceful Sils-Maria like a fairy-tale castle, amidst lovely walking and hiking trails, with excellent downhill and cross-country skiing close at hand. An architectural landmark with a proud history, five-star ranking, 140 rooms, 220 beds and a staff of 130, this is the very idea of a grand hotel. The Waldhaus is grand, but also playful and relaxed (and very open to families and children). It is luxurious, but not opulent, vibrantly alive, but comfortably old-fashioned. And it is quite large, but run on a very personal basis. This rare and enchanting mix reflects our fiercely guarded independence. The Waldhaus is still a true family affair without any outside shareholders or managers ¿ something which has become exceedingly rare for a hotel hotel of its size and class in Switzerland.