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"RIFFELALP RESORT REVIEWER'S NOTES"
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Creature comforts
My room (No. 45) was in the older "Nostalgie" wing and
lacked a balcony, but it sacrificed nothing in comfort or convenience. Some of
the thoughtful details included:
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A cellular phone for use in and around the hotel grounds.
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Fax/modem ports for guests who can't resist bringing their
laptops.
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Remote controls for lights, lamps, and a hallway "Do
Not Disturb" sign on both nightstands. (In rooms with balconies, you
can also use the remote controls to open and close the curtains.)
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A large heated towel rack in the bathroom, which is handy
for drying do-it-yourself laundry. (And because the walls and floor are of
granite, you needn't worry about damaging plaster or wallpaper with your wet
clothes.)
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Traditional wooden hangers in the built-in wardrobe, instead
of the theft-resistant hangers that so many hotels use these days.
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Frosted glass in the bathroom extends just far enough up the
windows to allow privacy while giving an unimpeded view of the mountain
scenery.
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A stereo in each room (operated by a remote control)
supplies music of exceptional clarity through Bose Acoustimass speakers in
the bedroom and bathroom.
Quibbles
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Minibars are annoying at this price level, although the
Riffelalp Resort at least hides the minibar behind a wooden panel.
(Suggestion: Why not jack up the price by another 10 or 20 francs a day and
include drinks, peanuts, etc. in the room rate, as some upscale cruise ships
do?)
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My mattress could have been firmer; it may have been a
holdover from the "Nostalgie" wing's pre-renovation days.
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Some North American guests may be bothered by the apparent
lack of ice machines in the corridors.
Traveler's tips
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The hotel's small elevator doesn't reach the top floor, so
request a room on a lower floor if you're unwilling to climb a flight of
stairs or are bothered by altitude.
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Don't turn on the television if you really want to get away
from it all. (Watching CNN news from Washington probably isn't a good idea
for transatlantic travelers with jet lag.)
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