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This top Four Star Grand Hotel HofRagaz was completely renovated between 1990 and 1992. Part of the Hotel was originally an 18th century palace and remains a protected building. This leading Swiss Health, Spa & Golf Resort is situated in the midst of the gently undulating landscape of the alpine foothills of the Rhine valley at the gateway to the Grisons. A mild, fog-free climate awaits you. Being here is wonderful - a warm welcome to Switzerland.

DISTANCES:

• 120 km from Zurich International Airport.
• 2 km to the Private Aerodrome Bad Ragaz.
• 1 km from Bad Ragaz Train Station.
• Limousine Service is available.

Äbtestube Gourmet Restaurant :

The 18th century Palace provides the ideal, sophisticated setting for special culinary delights. Whether it is a festive dinner, a business lunch or a tête-à-tête, you will be well looked after in the Äbtestube. It has 32 seats. You can look forward to the culinary magic of our head chef, Gabriella Cecchellero and her team. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 12:00 a.m. to 02:00 p.m. and 06:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. It is closed from 10 July to 6 August 2001.

Bel Air Restaurant :

Bel Air is a smart Hotel Restaurant with a delightfully sunny covered Terrace. Hotel Menu and A La Carte. Breakfast from 07:00 - 10:30 a.m. Lavish Breakfast Buffet. Breakfast will be served in your Room on request. Lunch from 12:00 a.m. - 02:00 p.m. In the summer, lunch is also served on the Terrace. Dinner from 07:00 - 10:00 p.m. Gentlemen are requested to wear jackets at Dinner. Barbecue : Tantalizing tastes for Sunday lunch on the Terrace 8 & 22 July 2001, 5 & 19 August 2001, 2 & 16 September 2001.

Zollstube Restaurant :

Do you fancy an informal meal? The atmosphere of Zollstube is cozy and snug, the menu uncomplicated: dish of the day, limited A La Carte selection, regional specialties, fondues, House Wines and draught beer. If the weather is fine in the summer, you can be served on the Terrace in front of the Palace. It opens daily from 11:30 a.m. - 02:30 p.m. and 06:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Hotel Restaurant Hof Ragaz :

Breakfast from 07:00 - 10:30 a.m. Plentiful Breakfast Buffet. Breakfast will be served in your Room on request. Dinner from 06:30 - 08:30 p.m. Gentlemen are requested to wear jackets to dinner. Special Candlelight Dinner every Thursday evening.

Cafe Wintergarten :

Just the right atmosphere for coffee and cake, for aperitifs or for a quick snack. It opens daily from 10:00 a.m. - 06:00 p.m. In fine weather, we will serve you out in the Garden.

Badercafe :

The Café is to be found on the way to the Medical Centre and the public baths. The guests meet here after a refreshing visit to the Tamina Therme. Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 08:00 a.m. - 07:00 p.m., Saturday, Sunday from 08:00 a.m. - 07:00 p.m. and National Holidays.

Bar Quellenhof :

Welcome to the elegant, stylish Quellenhof Bar. It opens daily from 10:00 a.m. The Bar Pianist provides background Music while you enjoy an aperitif, an evening with friends, or a nightcap.

Kursaal Bar :

From 24 June 2001 the Bar as well as the Casino remain closed.

Bar Hof Ragaz :

The comfy Hotel bar in the Hof Ragaz is open daily from 05:30 p.m. The Bar Pianist provides backgroundMmusic while you enjoy an aperitif, an evening with friends, or a nightcap.

Golf Club Restaurant :

Club Members, Hotel Guests and Golfers are always warmly welcomed in the Restaurant with its lovely Garden Terrace. The Restaurant is open daily during the season from 08:00 a.m. to 1:.00 p.m. and offers hot food from 11:30 a.m. to 09:00 p.m. The Golf Club Restaurant can also be hired for private events on request.

AMINA THERME:

The Spa in Bad Ragaz has been well-known since the early middle ages and is still considered the most plenteous Aquatic Spa in Europe. It rises at a temperature of 36.5° C from the rock face at the far end of the rugged Tamina Gorge.

Facilities : Modern Relaxation Spa, open to the public, with two Indoor Pools and one Outdoor Pool, Whirlpool Recliners, Bubbling and Massage Jets, Waterfall, Whirlpool Grotto, Fast Water Channel, Rest Area. Water temperature 35 - 36° C. Solarium and Silent Relaxation Area.

MEDICAL CENTRE:

The Medical Centre specializes in medical care of the locomotor system and in pain treatment. Under the new director and internationally renowned specialist for sports medicine and cardiology, Dr. med. Beat Villiger, the Medical Centre will be further expanded as an interdisciplinary specialist Centre for the locomoter system, pulmonary, cardiac and circulatory disorders, and sports medicine. The new specialist medical Centre for vascular disease - the vein Centre in Bad Ragaz - has already been in operation since the summer.

SERVICES:

Physical Medicine :

• Rheumatism.
• Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation.
• Neurology.
• Orthopaedics.

Internal Medicine :

• Cardiology.
• Angiology / phlebotomy.
• Pulmonary / allergy medicine.

Sport Medicine.

Complementary Medicine.

Therapy / Rehabilitation :

• Physiotherapy / Occupational Therapy.
• Massage, Physical Treatment
• Body Therapy.
• Water Treatment / Fitness Therapy.

Consultations :

• Diet / Nutrition.
• Ergonomics.
• Fitness Training.

Radiological Diagnostics.

Cardio-Pulmonary functional diagnostics including sleep laboratory.

Laboratory Diagnostics.

Further Medical Training.

Radiology Institute : Joint venture of " Thermalbäder und Grand Hotels " and the Hirslanden Group.

• MRI.
• Mammography.
• Skeletal Radiography.
• Ultrasound.

Laboratory : Violab Bad Ragaz. Partnership with the Institute Viollier, Basle.

The new director of the Medical Center is Dr. Beat Villiger - known as consultant and medical director of the Thurgauer Schaffhauser Höhenklinik in Davos and director of the Swiss Olympic Medical Center in Davos.

Also new : Specialist Competence Center for vascular complaints ( "Vein Center" ). The new Center offers the following possibilities for diagnosis and treatment of spider veins, varicose veins, thrombosis and all other related vascular complaints:

Diseases of the Lymphatic System :

• Complex Physical Therapy for Decongestion.
• Compression Therapy.

Diseases of Arterial Blood Supply :

• Contrast ultra sound.
• Segmental oscillography.
• Measurement of arterial pressure of the ankles.
• Use of prescribed drugs.
• Walking techniques to improve blood circulation.
• further diagnosis through contrast x-rays as well as therapy using percutaneous. catheter-dilation (PTA) or bypass operation in co-operation with the hospitals of Chur and Walenstadt.

COSMETIC MEDICINE:

Radiant beauty on the inside and out - let yourself be groomed and spoilt. Exclusive face and body treatment, thalasso, weight reduction, and cellulite treatments, as well as chiropody, pedicure, and foot massage for men and women. We pamper you with the following products, Sisley, Kanebo, Carita, la prairie, Thalgo, Boucheron, Dior.

This year the introduction of new services in the area of medical cosmetics and aesthetic surgery is planned. Specialized cosmetic treatments and out-patient surgery will be performed by qualified medical specialists at to B. Beauty and at the Resort's own Medical Centre.

HEALTH CLUB:

Welcome to a lucid, light world of water, scents and vapours. A world somewhere between repose and movement, intensity and relaxation. In a world which revolves solely around our hotel guests.

• Helena-bath : Roman spa temple (34°C) with whirlpool recliners and seats, massage jets and whirlpool. There is an adjoining Roman-Irish bath (varying temperatures of steam and hot air).
• Swimming Pool (28°C) : A unique water world of 2'500 m² with sauna landscape, relaxaria, aroma steam bath, aurarium, thermarium, freshwater whirlpools, kneipp room
• Solaria.
• Cardio Fitness & Bodybuilding.
• Daily Relaxation and Fitness Instructions.

The to B. Health Club is reserved exclusive for the Hotel guests. Children under 3 years are not admitted to the Baths.

HAIRSTYLING:

Individual and expert consultation. Scalp Massage, Manicure, Hair and Scalp Analysis. The Hairstyling Staff work with the following products: Kérastase, Goldwell, LC2. The to B. Hairstyling is situated on the Ground Floor of the Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz and is also open to non resident guests. Opening hours : Monday to Friday from 09:00 a.m. to 06:30 p.m. and Saturday from 09:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m.

SHOPS:

Elegant Sport Fashions for men and women, accessories from Accesorio, Jaimies, Dior, Valentino, Fabric Frontline and clothes from Les Copains, Dismero, Nove Marzo, Paul & Shark, Brax, Zimmerli, Fogal etc. We look forward to welcoming you. It opens daily from 09:00 to 12:30 a.m. and 03:00 to 07:00 p.m.

GOLF COURSE:

The Grand Hotels Bad Ragaz are the only Hotels in Switzerland to have their own 18-hole Golf Course. The Golf Course is situated directly nearby the two Grand Hotels.

The Hotel guests have the advantage of a 50% green fee reduction and reserved tee-off times. Guests ( subject to admission ) can play in Bad Ragaz provided they are members of a Golf Club recognized by the Course owner and can show proof from their home club of an official handicap of 36 or more. The 18-hole Course has Champion tees 5740 meters, Length 5710 meters, Par 70. Easy going, no steep inclines.

SPORTS:

Tennis Courts :

You will find the Tennis Courts idyllically situated immediately next to the Golf Course. The Outdoor Courts ( sand ) are open from April to October. At least one court is always reserved for the guests. You can book courts and Tennis lessons at the Hotel Reception Desk.

The multiple facilities at the Tennis & Squash Center St. Leonhard in Bad Ragaz are also available for use :

• 4 Outdoor Courts ( sand ).
• 2 Indoor Courts ( velous granulate ).
• 2 Squash Courts.
• 2 Badminton Courts.

Mini-golf and Bowls :

In the spacious grounds of the Hotel Park of the Grand Hotels Bad Ragaz, there is an idyllic Mini-golf Course and a bowling green. The facilities are open daily from May to October, weather permitting. Bats, Balls anBowls can be hired at the site.

Sport in the vicinity :

Whether it is winter or summer Sports, walking, Mountain Biking, Inline or Riding, Skiing, Snowboarding or cross-country - our gently undulating landscape leaves nothing to be desired.

The Hotel consists of 126 spacious Rooms ( 79 Singles & 47 Doubles ) and 7 Suites.

The majority of the Rooms & Suites have a Balcony with a marvelous View of the Mountains and the Hotel Grounds. Some of the Rooms are situated in the 18th century Palatial Residence of the former prince abbot.

There are Suites with 1 Double Room and Salon and Suites with 2 Single Rooms and Salon.

The Prince's Suite owns a particular charm thanks to its original ceiling with ornamental plasterwork, its marbled walls and exquisite parquetry.

An Underground Parking is available for the guests with a charge.