A 17th-century house brimming with character
Refinement in the tranquillity of the Upper Engadine
For the past ten years, Paolo and Stella have been treating guests with the culinary delights of the gourmet restaurant Stüva Colani; from winter 2026, they’ll also be welcoming you to the elegant Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani, just as one would welcome friends into one’s own home. From morning till night, it’s a succession of flavours, experiences, and views in a refined and discreet atmosphere that leave you with one thought: I’m coming back.
To Madulain, one of Upper Engadin’s most charming villages.
Original timber ceilings above you. Larch floors beneath your feet. Walls clad in Swiss stone pine and spruce all around. And in the middle of it all, Paolo, Stella, and the Colani team: the heart, soul, and character of the Chesa Stüva Colani.
- Paolo, Stella, and the Colani team welcome you in a charming ambience
- Excellent breakfast with homemade bread, à la carte specialities, and served coffee
- 13 rooms and suites from 20 to 50 m2: Petite, Medium, Junior Suite, and Suite
- A 17th-century Engadin house, restored and modernised with bespoke furnishings
- Original timber ceilings, larch floors, and walls of Swiss stone pine and spruce
- Soapstone-clad bathrooms with rain showers
- Queen-size bed and mountain views in every room category
- Highlight: suite with private access to the outdoors
- Views of Carriello’s “Steingarten” artworks from some of the suites
- Minibar, safe, HD TV with international channels, coffee, and herbal teas in your room
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
The kitchen is the heart of the Colani experience. At the stove: Paolo Casanova, who holds one Michelin star and 17 Gault&Millau points. In 2024, Gault&Millau and Bio Suisse named him the first Green Chef of the Year.
Open for lunch and dinner: Thursday to Monday
Winter season: 18/12/2026 to 29/03/2027
Special opening days: 29–30 December and 5–6 January
- Original ceiling beams, wooden furnishings, and the warm, welcoming atmosphere of an Engadin house
- Our menu follows the seasons: dandelions in May, wild herbs in summer, and mushrooms in September. We also use vegetables from our garden and fermented ingredients.
- “Let Me Surprise You” tasting menu and “Vegan Recipes” menu, with a pairing of five or seven glasses of wine or five alcohol-free drinks
- À la carte: marmot tortellini with hay-infused beurre blanc, Engadin venison with pine “snow”, and other creations
- More than 200 wines on the list, and a sommelier who will help you choose the right one for each dish
- Table reservations directly with the restaurant
We are open every day and look forward to pampering you with delicious lunches, cakes and pastries in the afternoon, or a wild-herb aperitif. The 2024 Michelin Guide awarded it a Bib Gourmand for its excellent value for money.
Open seven days a week
Winter season: from 27/11/2026 to 03/042027
- Ready to pamper you also on Tuesday and Wednesday, when the gourmet restaurant is usually closed
- Light dishes at lunch; snacks, pastries, cakes, and homemadeice cream in the afternoon
- A seasonal menu featuring Engadin produce
- A cocktail bar serving drinks made with wild herbs and our own rotary-evaporator distillates
- Aperitif with finger food or a full meal
The Colani spa is small by design: few guests at a time, complete tranquillity.
A rejuvenating sauna and hammam, a reviving ice-cold plunge pool, a restorative whirlpool, and a hushed relaxation area with a salt wall.
Open every day from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- A Finnish sauna and hammam with chromotherapy
- An ice-cold plunge pool and a whirlpool
- A relaxation room with a salt wall, beside the Relax Lounge
- Private spa on request: the entire spa reserved just for you, with a bottle of Champagne or Prosecco
Snow settles on the roofs of the Engadin houses. The River Inn turns to ice. And silence echoes between the mountains. This is the best time to experience the character of the valley: on skis, on snowshoes, or on foot along the riverbank. Paolo and Stella know every corner of the valley, and they’ll be ready to welcome you back to the warmth of the spa and a beautifully laid table.
- 230 km of cross-country ski trails in Upper Engadin, with access in Madulain
- Corviglia above St. Moritz: 155 km of pistes and 24 lifts up to 3,057 metres above sea level
- The chairlifts in Zuoz for a quieter family day on the slopes
- Ice trail from Madulain to Zuoz: 2.5 km of skating along the River Inn
- Winter walking trail along the River Inn to Zuoz, parallel to the cross-country trail
- Snowshoe walks and ski tours through the forests and along the ridges around Madulain
- The Engadin Skimarathon in mid-March: 42 km from Maloja to S-chanf with 13,000 participants
- Hotel open from 27.11.2026 to 03.04.2027
Hiking trails climb to 3,000 metres above sea level. The lakes mirror the blue of the sky. And the light lingers over the valley until late in the evening. Paolo loves to roam this landscape in search of wild herbs, mushrooms, and other ingredients for his dishes. Step outside and discover the scents and colours of unspoilt Upper Engadin.
- More than 500 km of well-marked walking trails for every level in Upper Engadin
- Corvatsch panoramic trail from Murtèl to Furtschellas
- A 16 km route through the larch forests along the shores of Lake Sils
- Mountain bike, e-bike, and cycling routes from the village of Madulain
- Just two minutes away, Engadin River Ranch offers horse riding for beginners and experienced riders alike.
- 18-hole golf course at Zuoz-Madulain
- Swimming, kitesurfing, paddleboarding, and canoeing on the lakes of Upper Engadin
- Swiss National Park: a protected area in the Alps
- Bernina Express from St. Moritz to Tirano: 61 km along the UNESCO World Heritage line
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Rooms and suites
The scent of pine in the air. The mountains outside the window. Soapstone in the bathroom.
Compact yet stylish.
Room features
- Soapstone bathroom with rain shower
- Queen-size bed
- Natural pine walls
- Mountain views
- Coffee machine and herbal teas
- Minibar
- 32-inch HD TV with international channels
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Hotel services
- Spa for hotel guests from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Irresistible breakfast with homemade bread and cakes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Wake up to the scent of pine while the mountains wish you good morning. A spacious room with an intimate, cosy feel.
Room features
- Soapstone bathroom with rain shower
- Queen-size bed
- Natural pine walls
- Side mountain views
- Coffee machine and herbal teas
- Minibar
- 32-inch HD TV with international channels
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Hotel services
- Spa for hotel guests from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Irresistible breakfast with homemade bread and cakes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
The comfort of a suite, the charm of nature. Views of mountains and meadows. Natural pine walls. Perfect for those who appreciate the finer details.
Room features
- Soapstone bathroom with two washbasins and rain shower
- Queen-size bed
- Natural pine walls
- Separate living area with sofa bed in some Junior Suites
- Views of the mountains and countryside
- Coffee machine and herbal teas
- Minibar
- 32-inch HD TV with international channels
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Hotel services
- Spa for hotel guests from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Irresistible breakfast with homemade bread and homemade cakes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
Fifty square metres divided into two peaceful spaces: the sleeping area on one side, the living area on the other. From the window, the River Inn and the mountains. The Colani Suite is a picture of tranquillity.
Room features
- Sleeping area with queen-size bed and separate living area
- Soapstone bathroom with two washbasins and rain shower; some suites also have a bath
- Natural pine walls
- Views of the mountains and the Inn
- Coffee machine and herbal teas
- Minibar
- 32-inch HD TV with international channels
- Safe
- Toiletries
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
Hotel services
- Spa for hotel guests from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Irresistible breakfast with homemade bread and homemade cakes
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
