"Bun di" to the gateway to nature.
Step into a hotel full of surprises and exciting contrasts. Experience a holiday in unique surroundings at the heart of the Engadine mountains. A place where nature is tangible at every turn. A place with a decades-long history of warm hospitality. You could say we are aging gracefully – expressed in a charming blend of old and new, past and present, history and vision.
A warm welcome, dear guest!
We look forward to your experience becoming a part of our history.
Read HERE the whole history of Hotel Saratz.
Facts & Figures
Management: Ulf Naumann | Open since: 1865 as a guesthouse; extended to a hotel in 1875 | Rooms: 91 rooms, 182 beds
In the family hotel it's all happening!
Lots of fun and lots of adventures await at the family hotel Saratz, that's a promise! Yes, sometimes children are our most demanding guests. During the family holidays, we also pay special attention to professional care. More Information
Our Team
Ulf Naumann
Director
Ulf Naumann is an experienced hotelier who has been very familiar with the catering, event and hotel industry for years.
With his experience at well-known hotels such as Steigenberger and Hyatt, he is successfully shaping the hotel industry. As regional director, he was responsible for various renowned hotels. Since the beginning of April 2015, the Wiesbaden native and outdoor fan has been responsible as director of the arcona LIVING Hotel in Schaffhausen and regional director for the hotels in the DACH region. In addition, he has been managing director of the arcona Management GmbH Schaffhausen branch since April 2015 and was responsible for the project planning of hotels in Germany, Switzerland and Austria.
Now his path leads – also to Switzerland – as host of the Hotel Saratz. He likes to spend his free time hiking in the Rosegtal. When the weather is great and sunny, he also flies over the Engadin mountains as a glider pilot.
Giuseppe Marrancone
Chef
From elegant dinners to barbecues - with his international experience, Giuseppe Marrancone brings a breath of fresh air to the cuisine of the Hotel Saratz Pontresina. Gourmets can be spoilt by him and his team not only in the Art Nouveau restaurant. In the former Giodi, a new concept is being developed under the name ‘Provisori’, which emphasises regional proximity.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
chef@saratz.ch
Anni Rose
Human Resources & Quality Manager
Anni Rose has been working in the Saratz team since June 2023. After completing her apprenticeship as a hotel manager in Berlin, she came to the Engadine in February 2012, where she immediately fell in love and worked at the reception. Six years later, she moved to the Gut Clinic in St. Moritz, where she worked as deputy head of administration in order to reorient herself. After five years, she wanted to further her education and learn new things in the field of human resources. At Saratz she is now responsible for recruiting and supporting the approximately 85 employees from numerous nations and supports the management in everyday administrative tasks. In her free time she enjoys traveling, diving and skiing.
Matthias Aeberhard
F&B Coordinator
Matthias, who comes from the region Bodensee, has been with us in the Saratz team since June 2020. As F&B coordinator, he supports our F&B manager and restaurant manager in all administrative and operational matters. Before that, Matthias worked for almost five years as a service team leader and assistant to the management at Bever Lodge, where he helped design the new opening. An all-rounder and therefore exactly right in the Saratz! In his spare time he enjoys windsurfing and mountain biking.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
restaurant@saratz.ch
Christina La Grotta
Head of Reception
Christina La Grotta has been our Head of Reception since March 2019. At the Saratz, Christina has the opportunity to use her industry knowledge and skills at the helm of our friendly team at the reception desk, where she is responsible for all operational and administrative tasks.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
c.lagrotta@saratz.ch
Elda Aires
Restaurant Manager
Elda, born in Portugal, has steadily climbed the career ladder at the Hotel Saratz. You could almost say from dishwasher to millionaire when you hear their story. She started doing the dishwasher at the Saratz in 2008 and after a year she was employed as a breakfast helper. With a lot of diligence and patience, she has developed from clerk, demi-chef, chef de rang, supervisor, deputy restaurant manager and since April 2020 to chef de service. It wasn't quite enough to become a millionaire, but she is well on the way.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
restaurant@saratz.ch
Patrick Falk
Head Barkeeper
A trained restaurant professional with roots on the Baltic coast, Patrick Falk joined the Saratz Team in 2011. Patrick's Saratz career started in our Art Nouveau Dining Room, where his excellent performance and interest in learning new things made him a natural fit for the hotel bar. This is where he discovered a special interest in cocktails and different gin varieties. He was promoted to Head Barkeeper in summer 2015 and leads a team of four.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
hotelbar@saratz.ch
Sandro Grazioli
Head of Technical Services
Italian-born Sandro Grazioli is a qualified plumber and sanitary engineer. In 2002, Sandro assumed responsibility for our four-man technical services team. Together they look after the entire infrastructure of the Hotel Saratz, including our 35,000-square-metre hotel park and two staff residences.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
s.grazioli@saratz.ch
Amela Mustajbegovic
Head of Housekeeping
With many years of industry experience under her belt, Amela Mustajbegovic has been responsible for housekeeping at the Saratz since December 2019. Amela puts her heart and soul into motivating her team and creating a clean and pleasant environment throughout the hotel.
Tel. +41 81 839 40 00
a.mustajbegovic@saratz.ch
Myrta Damaso
Spa Manager
Myrta Damaso, our loyal soul, has been in the Saratz since 1997 and works as a medical masseuse. Together with your team, for which you are responsible, you enable our guests to enjoy relaxed moments of well-being in our wellness area with a lot of joy and empathy. Thanks to the variety of massage and cosmetic treatments, every guest will find something suitable. Myrta has already won many regular guests thanks to her professionalism, as she can help with many physical complaints with her hands. She values the contact with the guests very much and we appreciate you all the more for it. She likes to spend her free time in the beautiful Engadine nature, be it on cross-country skis, on the bike or on foot. Do you need a tip? Ask Myrta.
Tel +41 81 839 46 19
wellness@saratz.ch
Philip Hübner
Bankett and Event Manager
Philip Hübner has successfully completed his hotel training in Germany. He then came to Davos in Switzerland in late 2009. There he supervised numerous World Ethic Forums. After 8 years as deputy team manager at the Hotel Seehof and two and a half years as restaurant manager at the Tschuggen Grand Hotel Arosa, Philip decided to come to the beautiful Engadine. Since November 2022, Philip has been part of the Saratz team as banquet and event manager.
+41 81 839 40 00
bankett@saratz.ch