7132 Hotel

Facilities

• 22 rooms including three suites.

What's the Story

• The first written mention of the healing powers of the thermal waters of Vals dates back all the way to the 17th century. In 1964, the former sanatorium was converted into a spa hotel, a move that ushered in the shift from medical tourism to leisure travel. In 1983, the municipality of Vals took over the hotel compound and the baths and commissioned architect Peter Zumthor to design new thermal baths. In 1998, just two years after their grand opening in 1996, the thermal baths were granted protected heritage status. A native of Vals eventually took over the hotel and thermal baths in 2012. The entire infrastructure was replaced and expanded. To adjust the new 7132 Hotels after the complete structural alteration to the architectural concept of the thermal baths designed by Peter Zumthor, several other prestigious architects were invited to Vals to let their creative imaginations roam free. In the House of Architects, which lies next to the main building of the 7132 Hotel 5S, no less than four of them—Peter Zumthor, Kengo Kuma, Tadao Ando, and Thom Mayne—were asked to flesh out their visions. As a result, each room is an aesthetic treat for architecture and design enthusiasts. Further avant-garde projects are being planned by prestigious architects to position Vals as a hideaway for deceleration and retreat for outstanding architecture. The final refurbishment stage, for the time being, was concluded in July 2017.

Wellness & Spa

• The new baths that Peter Zumthor designed made the architect globally renowned in 1996. The monolithic building of raw concrete and 60,000 slabs of Vals quartzite pays homage to the archaic beauty of the Vals Valley. Leading architecture critics worldwide applauded Zumthor in recognition of this masterpiece. In 2009, Peter Zumthor was awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize.
• The baths divide into six pools, ranging from 14°C in the Ice Pool to 42°C in the Fire Pool. But nothing will wow you like the Outdoor Pool, whose waters are up to 36°C warm, depending on the time of year. Twelve sweating stones in the steam room and many options for resting complete the feel-good amenities. The baths divide into six pools, ranging from 14°C in the Ice Pool to 42°C in the Fire Pool.

Our Favourite

• One of the most enchanting experiences, available three times a week, is the opportunity to relax under the starlit sky.
• The ESPA spa, a haven of relaxation, offers a wide range of treatments in seven treatment rooms and one water massage room. The diverse spectrum of services caters to every guest's needs, from rejuvenating body treatments to refreshing facials. Some of the signature treatments even draw inspiration from Vals' landscape, using local quartzite rocks in rituals like the hot stone ritual. Guests can also indulge in a hair salon and fitness room services, ensuring a comprehensive wellness experience.

Wine & Dine

• The fine-dining restaurant '7132 Silver', designed by Peter Zumthor, is run by Chef Marcel Koolen and has been awarded two Michelin stars and 17 Gault & Millau points. He and his team create true taste sensations far beyond mainstream cuisine. Young but experienced, open-minded yet disciplined, at home in both Vals and the whole wide world: Things that seem incompatible at first glance playfully interact in Koolen’s universe. Born in the Netherlands, he takes his very own dynamic approach to cook his way to fame: He and his team often venture out into the hills of Vals to gather mushrooms, herbs, and berries, drawing inspiration from nature herself. Bringing in lobster, caviar, or local duck, for example, he creates dishes that blend luxury products with fresh local components. The restaurant offers a separate breakfast each morning.
• Executive Chef, Matthias Schmidberger serves classic dishes prepared with the finest ingredients from all corners of the world in the '7132 Red'. Whether it is fresh Branzino or Cre pe Suzette flambeed tableside – it is all about the traditional preparation at 7132 Red. Guests at 7132 House of Architects enjoy a rich alpine breakfast with freshly baked bread, homemade jams and a wide selection of meat and dairy products.
• Chef de Bar Tony Lampis and his team offer a wide variety of cocktails and snacks in the heart of the 7132 lobby. Whether you fancy a light lunch, afternoon tea, or an aperitif and drink accompanied by live music, the Blue Bar offers a unique ambience with an alpine panorama at any time of the day.
• The '7132 daPapa' restaurant near the 7132 Hotel 5S, and the squadra around restaurant manager Giacomo Mura, celebrates Italy’s Dolce Vita with Lasagna and the best pizza in town. The prosciutto is cut to perfection with a Berkel ham-slicing machine, and the finest vintages from famous vineyards of Piedmont and Tuscany grace the wine list.
• At the 'Glenner,' heart-warming traditional specialities are served. Over Grisons barley soup or the fondue menu, prepared with Glenner’s unique blend, this place in the center of town brings visitors and locals together.
• '7132 Coffee Shop' is a design store with curated Vals Quartzite products, architecture magazines, and homemade specialities from the 7132 Bakery.

Sustainability

• The energy of the hot spring is used to heat the pools as well as the hotels through a heat exchange pump. Ongoing implementation of energy-saving lights and movement detection sensors.

Dresscode

• Mountain casual.

Budget

• Rates from CHF 680 per night including breakfast.
• The hotel is open all year round.

Location & Setting

• Perched at 1,252 meters above sea level, Vals is a haven of tranquility. Its famous hot springs, a natural wonder, offer a unique opportunity for relaxation and rejuvenation. The municipality, known for its tourism and the world-renowned 7132 Thermal Baths, also benefits from Vals' mineral springs and the mining of Vals Quartzite. This blend of natural beauty and modern Amenities makes Vals a truly unique destination.

What to Do

• Take the free gondola to the ski area (operates during summer and winter).
• The Zervreila reservoir for outdoor enthusiasts.
• For architect lovers: Don't miss the Balma House (by Kengo Kuma) and the architecture gallery in the 7132 coffee shop.
• For foodies: The Ganni restaurant in Leis has down-to-earth Swiss cuisine of top quality.

How to Get There

• By air: The closest international airport is Zurich, a little over two hours away by car. Private transfers cost around CHF 800 one way.
• By train: The nearest station is Ilanz, a 25-minute drive from the hotel.
• By helicopter: The 7132 Hotels own a helicopter. The late-version Airbus EC 130 will fly guests from a location of their choice within Switzerland to Vals. When booking a Penthouse Suite, the transfer, depending on the weather conditions, from and to their closest landing field is complimentary.
• Complimentary EV charging stations for hotel guests.