A weekend at the "Hotel Adula" in Flims combines wellness with panoramic views and fine dining inspired by Japan, Peru and Apulia from the kitchen of Domenico Zizzi as well as cocktails in the Adula Kitchen & Bar with its cozy, living-room atmosphere. Late risers can look forward to an à la carte brunch on Sundays - including free-flow champagne.
Arrive, take a deep breath, relax and indulge. At the "Hotel Adula" in Flims, this dream becomes reality. The 4-star superior hotel has been part of "Michel Reybier Hospitality"; previously owned by the Hotz family. General Manager Christoph Strahm describes the more than 100-year-old house as a palazzo - the Italian word, he says, better reflects the spirit of the place - dedicated to refined cuisine and wellness.
"Our house is like a big living room in the middle of Flims, a place where both locals and visitors feel at home. And after enjoying food and drinks with us, a cozy bed with Alpine views awaits them."
If you want to dine at the "Hotel Adula", you are spoiled for choice. In the elegant dining room of "La Muña", Nikkei cuisine, a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisine is served. In the stylish Adula Kitchen & Bar, the menu features dishes inspired by Apulian cuisine, classically structured from starters to pasta and main dishes. Pizza lovers will also find plenty to enjoy. At the playful mountain pop-up "Cheese Factory", families, friends and couples can savour authentic fondue and raclette variations in a cozy atmosphere.
"I enjoy working with contrasts", says Executive Chef Domenico Zizzi, who has been responsible for the culinary outlets at the Hotel Adula since the end of 2024. "I combine local products from Graubünden with flavors from Puglia or Japanese techniques - what matters is that it always feels natural."
Making this fusion work in the Alps can be challenging. "We are in Flims - we can't create a completely crazy cuisine here", Zizzi asserts. The goal is to find the right balance between the familiar and the new. Nevertheless, Zizzi wants to offer the guests something special beyond the standard. "It would be easy to just serve pleasing dishes", he says with a determined smile. He combines lobster with caciocavallo, a traditional cheese from southern Italy.
On Sundays, Adula Kitchen & Bar also serves an à la carte brunch, optionally with champagne. Domenico Zizzi describes the offering as a reflection of his culinary philosophy. The daily breakfast buffet takes place in the Adula Dining Room where light wood, countless books and warm colors create a cozy atmosphere.
The hotel's newly positioned welness area is designed to pamper guests just as much as the cuisine. The 1200-square-metre wellness area features a 20-metre indoor pool, a saltwater bath, steam bath, herbal sauna, Grisons mountain sauna, ice shower and a relaxation room - perfect conditions for rest and relaxation.
Spa manager Laura de Carlo has observed that the need for regeneration has grown significantly in recent years: "We are under a lot of stress these days. That's why it's important that we take care of ourselves."
Accordingly, the entire spa area sees itself not only as a place for classic treatments, but also as a source of inspiration for sustainable well-being. "We want to give our guests something, to teach them something. They should not only feel relaxed after our treatments, but also inspired to change something in their lives so that they feel better."
The specialized treatments also include Red Light therapy. In this application, near-infrared light is absorbed by the skin, stimulating the mitochondria to utilize oxygen more efficiently and produce more cellular energy in the form of ATP. At the same time, the treatment can regulate circadian rhythms, promote melatonin production, reduce stress and improve sleep quality. Hormonal balance and anti-inflammatory processes are also supported - a holistic approach to regeneration that goes beyond classic wellness.
How often the treatment is used to achieve an effect is very individual: "Some customers come twice a week and have already relieved acute or chronic back pain, while others visit only every two months", says de Carlo.
In the end, the impression remains that the "Hotel Adula" is a place where many things are consciously intertwined: Alpine tranquillity, international influences on the plate and a spa that promises not only relaxation, but lasting well-being. A weekend of indulgence in Flims means more than just a short break - it means pausing for a moment that lasts beyond your stay.
