We've been coming to Engelberg for a few years now (previously for skiing), and happened upon the Chalet Espen hotel a couple of years ago. It was a great find - really relaxing and comfortable. The chalet has just a few rooms so you feel like an honoured guest!

Our first visit was as part of a group in the 2007/08 ski season - the food and accommodation was fabulous and we were very well looked after. The bedrooms were very nicely furnished and the chalet has a lovely lounge and dining room with lots of space. The chalet was also just a short walk from the lift station which was a nice change from other hotels we have stayed in in Engelberg where we had to take a minibus or bus to the slopes.

We enjoyed our stay so much we decided to visit independently in the summer, and did so in June 2009. It was our first trip to the Alps in the summer and we dont know now why we didn't think of it before. The resort was if anything even nicer in the summer and it was... more