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No list of the world’s great hotels would be complete without a nod to St. Moritz – for years the favourite playground of the international jet set. The Grand Hotel Kronenhof certainly more than lives up the reputation St. Moritz has for opulence and luxury. Built between 1848 and 1900 both the interior and exterior of the hotel are protected by a preservation order making it one of the most culturally significant hotels in the Alps. Grand Hotel Kronenhof is located in the heart of Pontresina in private parkland and is a great base from which to enjoy skiing and winter walks. St. Moritz itself is only 6km from the hotel. From the guest rooms and suites you can enjoy a view across a truly magical winter wonderland; the Engadine Valley with acres of pine forests and the Bernina glacier in the distance. The hotel boasts 111 rooms all ordered into different categories; what they all have in common is a stylish attention to detail in terms of their cosy décor, warm lighting and luxury furnishings. Dinner in the Grand Restaurant is a truly unforgettable experience with it’s faulted stucco ceiling and resplendent chandeliers you can choose any number of delicacies from the carving trolley, farm buffet, fish buffet or Italian buffet among others. There’s a wealth of luxury wellness treatments on offer in the hotels spas to really unwind and forget about the stresses of the modern day. In fact, if you really want to experience the luxury and serenity of the previous century then the Grand Hotel Kronenhof is the perfect destination.