Sorell Hotel Tamina, St. GallenSorell Hotel Tamina in St. Gallen, Switzerland has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 7 of 13 hotels we score in St. Gallen. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.3, Agoda 3.9. Rooms from about $252 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Sorell Hotel Tamina is an Art Nouveau hotel with 50 rooms in the historic centre of Bad Ragaz, a Swiss mountain town in the St. Gallen region. Rooms are alpine in style and come with minibars, espresso makers, pillow menus and views of the Alps. It suits travellers who want a traditional base for spa trips and hiking: the Tamina Therme baths are a five-minute walk away and the train station is under a mile. Breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking and pet-friendly rooms are included, with massage services on site. Rates start around $252 a night, though average prices are nearer $300, so it is not a budget option.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Comfortable rooms with Alps views

Good breakfast included

Walk to thermal baths

Watch out for

Some mattresses too soft

Rates above $250 a night

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