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# Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani – Hospitality Italian-style

> Hotel Chesa Stüva Colani is a 13-room designer hotel in the idyllic Engadine village of Madulain, about 12 km from St. Moritz, offering Italian-style hospitality, refined cuisine, and a relaxed alpine atmosphere—well suited as a base for the Glacier Express.

## Destination
Madulain, Engadine, Switzerland, approximately 12 km from St. Moritz.

## Getting there
Reachable by limousine taxi service (e.g. blacklane.com) from St. Moritz, or by train—the station is a 100-metre walk from the hotel (stop on demand). The Glacier Express also stops at nearby Samedan or Chur, so a trip to St. Moritz is not required.

## Why visit
A quiet, design-focused boutique hotel with strong Italian character, comfortable rooms finished in Swiss pine, and a respected restaurant and wine cellar—recommended for couples seeking good design, calm, and fine dining.

## What to see
- **Lobby and Italian designer furniture** — Features a giant chandelier, long glass table, white upholstered chairs, and suspended picture frames.
- **Wine cellar** — Stocks noble Italian vintages including Sassicaia and Ornellaia alongside Engadine wines; a sommelier is on hand.

## What to do
- **Dining at the hotel restaurant** — 20-seat restaurant in the older Chesa section serving Italian specialties such as Culatello di Zibello, pasta, and broccoli flan with parmesan fondue.
- **Small spa and gym** — Includes a Turkish bath and sauna; visible from the lobby. Noted as modest—not a reason to choose the hotel on its own.
- **Glacier Express departure** — Use the hotel as a starting point for the Glacier Express, boarding at nearby Samedan or Chur rather than St. Moritz.

## Good to know
All 13 rooms have zone-adjustable floor heating and a pervasive Swiss pine scent. The restaurant seats only 20 guests. The train stop at Madulain is on-demand—press the button once, which is valid for 15 minutes and one direction only.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Designhotel-Chesa-Stueva-Colani-Madulain.jpg"
    caption: "Exterior view of the hotel at dusk"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Designersofa-Chesa-Stueva-Colani-Madulain.jpg"
    caption: "Lobby with designer sofa"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bilderrahmen-Designhotel-Chesa-Stueva-Colani.jpg"
    caption: "Picture frames"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Kerzendekoration-Designhotel-Chesa-Stueva-Colani.jpg"
    caption: "Decorative candles"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Doppelbett-Designhotel-Chesa-Stueva-Colani-Madulain.jpg"
    caption: "Hotel bed"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Dessert-Designhotel-Chesa-Stueva-Colani-Madulain-150x150.jpg"
    caption: "Carrot muffin with hazelnut soup"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Restaurantbeleuchtung-Designhotel-Madulain.jpg"
    caption: "Lighting in the hotel restaurant"
```