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Chalet Fontana

Buhl, Murren 3825, Switzerland
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Chalet Fontana
Ranked #3 of 11 hotels in Murren
5.0 of 5 stars 92 Reviews
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
5
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Perfect location, charming and helpful owner, Denise, unbelievable value!!! We stayed for 3 nights and it was not enough. If we could do it over, we would've spent our whole trip here and did day trips to other places. There's a great co-op right down the road, so you can eat really well cheaply when you want to, but the... More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed for 4 nights in a condo. Very well equipped, it had all the amenities we could ask for. Very initimate and cosy and a wonderful view of the magestic Alps from our window. Going to bed and waking up to the mountains was a special treat. Plently of hiking trails nearby. Dennis was a wonderful hostess and was... More

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San Diego, California
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 1, 2011

We have stayed in the apartment, which is a separate unit from the rest of the rooms. It is perfect for a family of 4-5. Very cozy, well apppointed and with amazing views. Look for the friendly stray cat! More

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Singapore, Singapore
2 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 10, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in the chalet for two nights in the second half of Oct and it turned out to be perfect! Murren is a charming little town among the mountains' green and autumn colours. The scenery was beautiful. On our first evening, it snowed a few inches which was perfect for us tropical couple who had never seen snow in... More

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Middletown, Maryland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 17, 2011
2
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The Chalet has just the right blend of old world charm, modern convenience, and the views are breathtaking. Denise is a delightful host. The rooms are amply sized, and very clean. The location gives you just a 5 minute walk to the BLM train stop to Grutschalp, or 5 minutes in the other direction to the cable car to Gimmelwald/Schilthorn.... More

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St. Paul, MN
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We just got back yesterday and we're already missing the view and Denise's warm hospitality. Chalet Fontana is a cozy chalet smack dab in the middle of Murren, a 5 minute walk from the train station and cableway. It has stunning views of the "big 3" mountains (Eiger, Monch, Jungfrau). There is nothing like waking up, looking out your window... More

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San Diego, California
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115 helpful votes 115 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 25, 2011
11
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My husband and I were really looking forward to staying in Mürren. I emailed Denise over a year in advance to find out what was the best time she suggested to be able to see the alpine flowers. We wisely took her advice and scheduled our visit in the beginning of June. So we had a date… but the problem... More

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San Carlos, California
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46 reviews 46 reviews
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149 helpful votes 149 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

It doesn't get any better than a big room with a wall of windows looking right out on the Eiger, the Monch and the Jungfrau!! But then again it does get better, as Denise was a wonderful and helpful host too. She had great recommendations for hikes and places to see. Her breakfast was wonderful with more than bread as... More

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Portland, Oregon
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011

We chose the Chalet Fontana because it was one of the few budget options in Murren, but we ended up loving the whole experience. Denise was an awesome hostess-- it was like having a long-lost aunt or sister with a place up in the alps. She was so friendly and helpful with great recommendations for hiking and food. The breakfast... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 5, 2011

My husband and I spent four nights at Chalet Fontana and we cannot wait to return for another stay. Our original booking was for three nights, and the moment we arrived in Murren we knew we wanted to extend our stay, so we did. Denise was wonderful. She's very friendly, helpful, and more than willing to stay and chat about... More

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