Ibis Chur Hotel: Your Swiss Alpine Escape Awaits!
Okay, buckle up buttercup, because we're diving deep into this hotel review. I'm not just gonna list features, I'm gonna live this review, warts and all. Prepare for a rollercoaster, because this isn't your grandma's sterile, bullet-point review. This is the real deal, the messy, glorious truth.
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Let's Get This Started: The Arrival & First Impressions
Alright, picture this: I pull up, slightly frazzled from the flight, luggage overflowing, and already mentally planning which spa treatment I'm rewarding myself with. The website promised a seamless check-in, but of course, because life rarely works out exactly as advertised, there was a small SNAFU. They were using a contactless check-in/out, which is supposed to be a convenient time-saver, in my case, it was a bit like trying to read Mandarin. The receptionist, bless her heart, was dealing with a minor glitch while trying to keep a smile on her face. (Good on her, because I was already a grumpy Gus).
- Check-in/out [express]: (Mixed bag. A little wonky, but eventually worked. Maybe they'll get it totally perfect next time)
- Doorman: (A lifesaver! Especially with all my luggage.)
- Elevator: (Thank GOD. Because my room was like, a million miles up.)
- Accessibility: Well, this is important. I didn't explicitly need wheelchair access myself, but I was looking for it.
- Facilities for disabled guests: Seemed pretty decent. The website had promised accessible rooms, and the common areas seemed navigable. I'd need a more in-depth visit to really judge, but it looked promising.
- Exterior corridor: Nope, thankfully.
- Security [24-hour]: Always comforting. Makes you feel a little safer, especially alone.
Room Sweet Room (Or, More Like, Room… Meh?)
Okay, the room. Let's talk rooms. The pics online looked stunning. Reality? Hmmm…a tad different. Clean, yes. Spacious, yes. But that "rustic charm" that the hotel loves to call to themselves, read, a couple of things that the online pics left out… a certain lack of "oomph."
Available in all rooms:
- Air conditioning: (Yay! Essential.)
- Alarm clock: (Needed to wake up on time)
- Bathrobes: (Sweet!)
- Bathroom phone: (Really? Who uses those anymore?)
- Bathtub: (Excellent for soaking after a long day. Especially after a long day of complaining.)
- Blackout curtains: (Yes! Crucial for sleeping in, if you can actually sleep with the jet lag.)
- Carpeting: (I'm a hardwood floors girl, but hey, it's clean.)
- Closet: (Room for all those impulse shopping purchases, right?)
- Coffee/tea maker & Complimentary tea: (Bless. Always appreciated.)
- Daily housekeeping & Linens: (Needed!)
- Desk & Laptop workspace: (Handy for, ya know, working on my blog… or, at least, pretending to.)
- Extra long bed: (Important because I am extra tall)
- Free bottled water: (The small things that count.)
- Hair dryer: (A must-have.)
- High floor: (Yep! But a slightly terrifying view.)
- In-room safe box: (Always a good idea.)
- Interconnecting room(s) available: (Good for big groups.)
- Internet access – LAN & Internet access – wireless, Wi-Fi [free] (Essential!)
- Ironing facilities & Ironing service: (Perfect for keeping my clothes wrinkle-free and for the occasional fashion emergency.)
- Laptop workspace: (It's not as glamorous as it sounds.)
- Mini bar: (Too expensive to use in my opinion)
- Private bathroom: (Privacy is underrated.)
- Reading light: (Nice touch.)
- Refrigerator: (Handy for keeping snacks cold.)
- Safety/security feature: (Safe!)
- Satellite/cable channels: (Good enough.)
- Scale: (I'm choosing to avoid that one.)
- Seating area: (Great for eating room-service pizza.)
- Separate shower/bathtub: (Love it)
- Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector: (Necessary)
- Socket near the bed: (Thank you for the small conveniences.)
- Sofa: (Nice to have).
- Soundproofing: (Needed)
- Telephone: (Who still uses these?!)
- Toiletries, Towels: (Good quality.)
- Umbrella: (Never needed until you don't have one.)
- Visual alarm: (Good for people with hearing impairments.)
- Wake-up service: (The only way to wake up.)
- Window that opens: (Fresh air!)
Things that could be better: More personality! A little less… generic hotel room. A quirky piece of art, something to make it feel less like a cookie-cutter experience.
Food, Glorious Food (and Booze!)
Okay, this is where things got interesting. I love food. Like, a lot. First impressions? The dining options were decent, but nothing mind-blowing. Let's break it down:
- Dining, drinking, and snacking:
- A la carte in restaurant, Alternative meal arrangement, Asian cuisine in restaurant, Bar, Bottle of water, Breakfast [buffet], Breakfast service, Buffet in restaurant, Coffee/tea in restaurant, Coffee shop, Desserts in restaurant, Happy hour, International cuisine in restaurant, Poolside bar, Restaurants, Room service [24-hour], Salad in restaurant, Snack bar, Soup in restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant, Western breakfast, Western cuisine in restaurant: (Plenty of options, a bit overwhelming, but good.)
- The Buffet: (The food was okay, but the ambiance of a hotel buffet is… well, it’s a buffet. Crowded, a bit chaotic, and the coffee tasted suspiciously like it had been brewing since the last ice age).
- The Poolside Bar: (This was the real winner. Gorgeous views, strong cocktails, and friendly staff. This is where I spent a significant amount of time. This place was the saving grace!)
Wellness & Relaxation (Or, The Quest for Inner Peace)
This is where I went into full-on vacation mode. The hotel's wellness offerings seemed extensive.
- Things to do, ways to relax:
- Body scrub, Body wrap, Fitness center, Foot bath, Gym/fitness, Massage, Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, Swimming pool, Swimming pool [outdoor]: (Sounds promising, right?)
- The Spa:
- Okay, let me tell you about the spa… The massage was, and I am not exaggerating, the BEST MASSAGE OF MY LIFE! I'm talking, I have no life left for this massage! I was so relaxed, I probably drooled. The spa facilities were amazing. A pool with a view, a sauna, a steam room… heaven. I'm still thinking about it weeks later. Pure bliss.
- Fitness Center: (Looked decent, but I'm on vacation, people, not a punishment.)
Cleanliness & Safety (Because, You Know, Life)
This is huge, especially in the current climate.
- Cleanliness and safety:
- Anti-viral cleaning products, Breakfast takeaway service, Cashless payment service, Daily disinfection in common areas, Doctor/nurse on call, First aid kit, Hand sanitizer, Hot water linen and laundry washing, Hygiene certification, Individually-wrapped food options, Physical distancing of at least 1 meter, Professional-grade sanitizing services, Room sanitization opt-out available, Rooms sanitized between stays, Safe dining setup, Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, Shared stationery removed, Staff trained in safety protocol, Sterilizing equipment: (Impressive! They clearly take this seriously, which is a
Okay, buckle up buttercup. We're not just going to Chur, Switzerland, we're experiencing it. And I'm warning you now, this is going to be less "bullet points" and more "brain dump." Prepare for the glorious, messy train wreck that is my travel itinerary… or, you know, what I hope it'll be.
The Ibis Chur Hotel - A Love/Hate Affair (Mostly Love, Let's Be Honest)
First things first, the "Ibis Chur" – that's our basecamp, our fortress of budget-friendly awesomeness. Okay, maybe “awesomeness” is stretching it. Expect:
- The Bare Necessities: Clean sheets? Check. Functional shower? Double-check. Weirdly thin walls that let you hear your neighbor's enthusiastic snoring? Oh, you betcha. (Seriously, I’m bringing earplugs. Learned that the hard way in Berlin…)
- The Breakfast Buffet Gamble: This is where the magic happens, or doesn't. I'm hoping for decent coffee and maybe, just maybe, some actual Swiss cheese that's not pre-sliced plastic-wrapped stuff. My emotional state will hinge on this. Expect updates. Specifically, expect me whining about the coffee being lukewarm.
- The Location Charm: Chur, as far as I can tell from Google Maps, is like… a really cute little town. It's like, "Oh, look, a charming medieval quarter! And a mountain or two! And probably some very polite Swiss people, who will judge my terrible attempts at German."
Day 1: Arrival and the Chur-iosity Begins
- Morning (or whenever my delayed flight finally lands): Land in Zurich, navigate the train system (praying I don't get on a wrong train and end up in… Liechtenstein? Is that even possible? Probably.) The train ride to Chur will be my first glimpse of Switzerland and I'm going to be obsessed. Mountains! Cows! Chocolate wrappers littering the floor? (Please no, I beg.)
- Afternoon: Check in to the Ibis. Unpack. Try to figure out the baffling TV remote. Then… the town! This is where the "chur-iously" part begins.
- Amble through the old town. Get lost (purposefully, of course).
- Find a café and have a ridiculously overpriced coffee. Judge everyone's fashion choices. (It's a vital travel skill, don't @ me.)
- Attempt to decipher the meaning of the "Heidi" statue. Is she happy? Is she sad? Does she know she’s a massive tourist attraction? This is the burning question.
- Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant. I anticipate lots of cheese. I'll order something incredibly cheesy and then probably complain about being lactose intolerant. This gives me a chance to talk to the restaurant staff and practice using my (atrocious) German.
- Early night at the hotel, due to jet lag and having forgotten my earplugs.
Day 2: Alpine Dreams and Cheese-Fueled Rambles
- Morning: Conquer (or at least attempt to understand) that breakfast buffet.
- Early start, because I'm determined to experience those freaking mountains.
- Train or bus up to one of those gorgeous mountain areas. I'm thinking… Arosa? Or maybe the train through the Rhine Gorge. (Yes, I've looked at the pictures. Yes, I’m drooling.)
- The Rhine Gorge Experience: All the Pretty Pictures, None of the Preparation. I’m gonna be honest, I’m slightly terrified of heights. But… pictures. The pictures are calling to me, specifically. It's an aesthetic emergency.
- I envision myself, perched on a scenic overlook, arms outstretched, breathing in the crisp mountain air, looking like I'm starring in a commercial for something really healthy.
- The reality will probably involve a cold, a slightly panicked expression as I grip the railing for dear life, and a near-constant stream of "Wow" and "Holy crap, that's high!" to my traveling companions, who will be very quickly be over me.
- Early start, because I'm determined to experience those freaking mountains.
- Afternoon: Back in Chur, a light lunch with more cheese. Is there such a thing as too much cheese? (Rhetorical question. Yes, but I'm not saying no.)
- Late Afternoon: Explore more of Chur's hidden gems.
- Visit some churches. I'm not particularly religious, but I like the peace and quiet. And the architecture is usually pretty cool.
- Browse the local shops. Probably spend way too much money on something I don't need. Like, you know, a cowbell. Or a Toblerone that's bigger than my torso.
- Evening:
- Dinner at a restaurant with a view. The view can be of a wall. Doesn't matter.
- More cheese. I am not kidding.
Day 3: Farewell (but I'll be Back, Switzerland, You Wait)
- Morning: One last breakfast buffet showdown. Hopefully they’ve stepped up their game.
- A leisurely stroll through the town. Soak up the last of that Swiss charm.
- Buy some souvenirs (including at least one ridiculous item I'll regret later).
- Afternoon: Head back to Zurich for my flight home. Mentally compose a letter to the Ibis hotel manager about improving the coffee and the quality of wall construction. (Also, a postcard to Heidi).
- Evening/Night: Fly home, exhausted, exhilarated, slightly cheesy, and already dreaming of my next Swiss adventure.
Imperfections I’m Confident Will Happen:
- Language Barriers: Utterly failing at German. Embarrassing myself repeatedly.
- Navigation Fails: Getting lost. A lot. Asking for directions from people who don’t speak English. End up in Liechtenstein. (Okay, maybe not, but it’s a possibility!)
- Overspending: Blow my budget on chocolate and cheese. No regrets.
- Weather Woes: Raining. Freezing. Sunny and glorious. All within a few hours of each other. (It’s Switzerland, after all.)
- Emotional Rollercoasters: The inevitable highs and lows that come with travel. The sudden joy of a perfect cup of coffee. The crushing disappointment of lukewarm coffee. The existential dread of realizing you left your favorite sweater at home.
- Journaling Failures: Start a journal with great intentions. Write for one day. Abandon it. Consider starting again, and then just buying more chocolate.
- Over-scheduling: Try to cram too much in. Realize I need more time to just be. Swear to do better on the next trip.
Final Thoughts:
This itinerary is more of a guideline, a loose framework to hang my travel dreams on. Mostly, I want this trip to be authentic. To stumble on unexpected finds. To embrace the chaos. To laugh at myself a lot. And to, hopefully, leave Chur feeling just a little bit more… alive. Now, if you'll excuse me, I’m off to research the best kind of cheese-related souvenirs…
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Ugh, what IS this thing? Everyone's talking about it...what is "it"? My brain hurts already!
Alright, alright, deep breaths. You’ve stumbled into the buzzsaw of the internet, and I get it. "It" is… well, it depends. It's a rabbit hole. A glorious, potentially addictive rabbit hole. Sometimes it's a new app, a viral trend, that one thing everyone’s obsessed with. Sometimes, it’s… *gestures wildly at the screen*… This whole thing. The internet, right? Look, the best way to get a sense of it is this.
Remember that time you were absolutely *convinced* avocado toast was the greatest thing on earth? Okay, but like, a year later, you were *so over* it? That’s the internet in a nutshell. Always changing, always hyped up, always promising the next big thing. Except, you know, with more cats. And probably more existential dread.
Honestly? Just embrace the confusion. It's part of the fun. Don't be the gramps in the corner yelling at the kids to get off your lawn. Maybe just, you know, pick your battles.
Honestly? Just embrace the confusion. It's part of the fun. Don't be the gramps in the corner yelling at the kids to get off your lawn. Maybe just, you know, pick your battles.
So, how do I actually *use* "it"? Like, practically? 'Cause I'm not sure I'm getting it...
Okay, practical time. Again, depends what “it” is. If we're talking about "this" , which is a general concept, then the answer is: you're already doing it! You're reading words on a screen. Congratulations! You're using the internet! You might be using it. Or maybe you're thinking about using the apps and sites, or some digital service, I don't know, I'm not a mind reader!
If we're talking about a specific thing, the answer is usually, Google it. Seriously. Type the name of the thing, along with "how to use" or "tutorial." That's what I do! Remember: the internet is a giant library… and a massive dumpster fire at the same time. Google is your librarian…and the fire extinguisher. Use them both. Sometimes you gotta sift through the garbage to find the gold, you know?
But be warned: the gold is often guarded by aggressive ads. Learn to ignore them. Actually, learn to *hate* them. Become a master of the "X" button. Save yourself. Trust me on this.
Is "it" safe? I'm hearing horror stories…
"Safe"... ha! Oh, you sweet summer child. Look, the internet is the Wild West. There are good guys, bad guys, and a whole lot of people just trying to sell you something.
Is it *technically* safe? Depends. Using a strong password, not sharing personal info, being extra careful about what you download? Do those things. But you're still vulnerable. You can get your identity stolen. You can get scammed. You can accidentally stumble upon...things...you'll never unsee. (Trust me. I’ve been there. 😬)
Here’s my (completely unscientific) advice: treat the internet like you’re wandering around a shady part of town at 3 AM. Be alert. Trust your gut. If something feels wrong, GTFO. Close the window. Turn off the computer. And most importantly: don't answer any messages that say: "You've won a free cruise!" - it's a lie, they probably can't afford the fuel to cruise.
And don't forget to actually use a good antivirus, just in case.
And don't forget to actually use a good antivirus, just in case.
What are the *downsides* of "it"? Be honest! I need to know!
Oh, the downsides? Where do I even *begin*? Okay, here are a few off the top of my head:
* **Time Sink:** Seriously. You start to look at memes and then suddenly it's 3 AM and you haven't eaten dinner.
* **Comparison Trap:** You see everyone else's perfectly curated lives and you feel like a failure. Spoiler alert: they're faking it.
* **Misinformation/Echo Chambers:** You start to believe everything you read… then you end up arguing with your uncle at Thanksgiving about… something. I tell you, one time it was vaccines, next thing you know, we're at war.
* **Addiction:** It's designed to be addictive. It's like a giant, blinking slot machine that never stops paying out… eventually.
* **Eyesight Issues:** Staring at a screen all day isn't good for your peepers.
* **Existential Dread** Yes, that old friend again.
The list goes on. But hey, everything has downsides.
Okay, okay, I get it. But what’s the *best* part? Don't be all doom and gloom!
Alright, alright, I'll stop being a Debbie Downer. The *best* part? Let's focus on the good stuff.
* **Information Access:** Want to learn how to bake a sourdough loaf? Boom, tutorials galore! Want to know the meaning of life? Well, you're still searching, aren't you? But at least you *have* the option!
* **Connection:** You can connect with people all over the world. Find communities of people who share your interests, no matter how bizarre. (I once found a forum dedicated entirely to the appreciation of… wait, maybe I should’t share that...)
* **Entertainment:** Movies, music, games… endless entertainment at your fingertips. Yes, there's a lot of garbage, but there’s also a lot of *amazing* stuff.
* **Accessibility**: Find anything any time you wish.
* **Convenience:** Shop online, pay bills, order food… everything is getting easier and easier.
In short, it's all about balance. Everything in moderation. Except maybe puppy videos. Watch as many of those as you want. They're good for the soul.
Can you give me an example of something that exemplifies the good parts AND the bad parts?
Alright, here's a story for you. See, I'd always loved old science fiction from like, the 70s and 80s. I was always interested in how all these stories depicted the future of computer programming and such. So, I looked up some films online. I searched for a local film archive that had a copy of the original release. But there wasn't any local archive. So I went down a rabbit hole.
First, I gotPersonalized Stays
Ibis Chur Hotel Chur Switzerland
Ibis Chur Hotel Chur Switzerland
