Maistra 160, a New Hotel in Pontresina

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU.

Hotel Maistra caters to the wishes, desires, and needs of a new generation of guests in a rapidly evolving world. Its style is High-Alpine, minimalist, and distinctly original, shaped by the signature of renowned Grisons architect Gion A. Caminada. Unique architecture meets High-Alpine living, no-nonsense design, and purpose, creating a resonant and meaningful experience for our guests. Just some of the reasons that the Maistra has become a “must-see” Alpine destination.

Dining

Restaurant & Bar

[Translate to English:] zimmer-maistra160

Sleeping

Rooms & Lodges

Relax

Spa & Treatments

Books and the Hotel Maistra

The Hotel Maistra boasts a carefully curated library featuring nearly 900 books, with a focus on the Alpine region – particularly the Engadine – its stunning nature, rich culture, and fascinating history.

Alpine cuisine, reimagined

The culinary duo Priscilla Cavagliotti and Sebastian Cigolla represent authenticity, terroir, and quality.

Regional Alpine ingredients are skillfully combined with oriental flavors and contemporary gastronomic trends. At Hotel Maistra, beloved classics meet innovative new creations, offering a fresh twist on familiar favorites.

Welcome to the new old “Pöstli.”

In tribute to the legendary Pontresina cellar bar of the former Hotel Post, the “Pöstli” has been meticulously rebuilt in its original location – a remarkable revival of a beloved classic.

Resonance at the Maistra Spa

The spa spans two floors, centered around an open cloister. This contemporary wellness area features saunas, a warm-water pool, and a steam bath, along with various spaces for relaxation, exercise, and treatments.

The vibrant world of our Concept Store

Hotel Maistra’s in-house Concept Store offers a curated selection of unique, practical, and stylish items. Here, both locals and guests can discover thoughtfully handpicked gifts in every price range – perfect for loved ones or a personal treat.

Christian Kathriner

A TALE OF MATTE BLACK SURFACES AND COLORFUL SEATING

Christian Kathriner (*1974), a freelance artist from central Switzerland, is an integral part of the Maistra 160 project team. While he enjoys solitary reflection in his studio, many of his works are designed as unique, tailor-made pieces for specific spaces and architectural settings. This process requires both openness and expertise as it involves collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders, including architects, property owners, authorities, and builders.

[Translate to English:] Projektteam Hotel Maistra

On Architecture, Space, and Place

CURATED QUOTES FROM ARCHITECT GION A. CAMINADA

Gion A. Caminada, known for his philosophical approach to architecture, begins each project with a carefully considered concept. He believes in minimizing arbitrariness and striving for the best possible solution throughout the design process. Even when a solution seems apparent, Caminada is all for discarding it and starting afresh to ensure true innovation. This collection of quotes offers a glimpse into the mind of this Grisons architect and serves as a small manifesto on the art of building.

[Translate to English:] Über Architektur, Ort und Raum

Bettina and Richard Plattner

A SEASONED TEAM AS HOTELIERS AND PROJECT DEVELOPERS

Bettina and Richard Plattner are a seasoned duo, both as hoteliers (Hotel Saratz Pontresina, Hotel Castell Zuoz) and as experienced strategy and project developers. The completion of Hotel Maistra 160 marks their most significant milestone to date, bringing a long-held dream to life.

[Translate to English:] Bettina und Richard Plattner

Reto Müller

A STEAM BATH CRAFTED FROM JET-BLACK BASALT

Reto Müller (*1984) works with materials such as tin, basalt, and Appenzell granite. For this young artist from Thurgau, the transformation of aspects we often perceive as definite and immutable is a central theme of his work

[Translate to English:] Der Künstler Reto Müller

The Architect in the Right Place

GION A. CAMINADA CREATES RESONANCE WITH HIS MINIMALIST STYLE

From the beginning, the owners envisioned architecture as a central element in the realization of Hotel Maistra 160. The design was entrusted to renowned architect Gion A. Caminada, whose minimalist approach perfectly aligned with this vision. Caminada, who served as a tenured professor of architecture and design at ETH Zurich until January 2023, was the perfect choice to bring the project to life.

[Translate to English:] Architektur im Hotel Maistra

Hotel Development: Bridging Dreams and Reality

Speech at the opening of Posthotel Löwen Mulegns

As a hotelier and tourism entrepreneur, Bettina Plattner-Gerber has cultivated a deep conviction during her years of living, working, and developing hotel concepts in the Engadine: tourism inherently possesses a cultural dimension, just as culture has a tourist dimension. Below is an excerpt from her speech at the opening of the Post Hotel Löwen in Mulegns on June 4, 2021.