Postresidenz See: An Interview with Hosts Christina and Pier Consani

Postresidenz See positions itself as a destination for contemporary luxury in Arosa, offering spacious suites, personalized service, and seamless, well-coordinated processes while maintaining a close relationship with guests. The concept is led by Christina and Pier Consani, who developed the property after changing careers.

Since neither of you originally comes from the hotel industry, how long have you been working in the hospitality industry?

We both originally came from the banking sector and shared the ambition to build our own business. The opportunity arose when Christina’s father, Marcel Niederer, developed the Postresidenz See property. Rather than handing the project over to an external hotel management company, we decided to enter the hospitality industry ourselves. Everything had to be built from the ground up. The first season was by far the most challenging, but today, after four seasons, we are proud of how the company has evolved and of what we have built.

What qualifications and responsibilities are involved in becoming a hotel manager?

As career changers, we benefited from a fresh perspective, viewing hospitality not only through the host’s eyes but, more importantly, through the guest’s. Guests want to feel heard and genuinely valued. The principle that the guest comes first is more relevant today than ever.

What fascinates you about the hotel industry?

One of the greatest strengths of the hotel industry is the immediacy of its rewards. You can see the results of your work right away when guests leave satisfied, knowing that you have created real, tangible value for them.

What are the biggest challenges, on the one hand, for someone new to the industry, and, on the other hand, within the industry in general?

As career changers, the biggest challenge was that we had no experience. In the hotel industry in general, high labor costs are a major challenge.

What are your roles in the company, and how do you divide them up?

Our roles have evolved naturally. We’re always in the loop about what’s coming up. We make strategic decisions together and share operational responsibilities. Pier is in charge of restaurant and hotel management as well as technical infrastructure, while Christina focuses on hotel, guest, and staff management.

Postresidenz See comprises 43 rooms and suites, all of which are owned by individual investors and professionally managed by Postresidenz See. How does this ownership and management model work in practice?

When the owners are not using their suites, they are rented to hotel guests, generating income for the owners. From a guest's perspective, there is no visible difference between these suites and a traditional hotel. All units are uniformly furnished and offer the full range of hotel services, including housekeeping, room service, and spa access.

“As career changers, we looked at many aspects with fresh eyes—not only as hosts, but above all from the guests’ perspective…”

— Christina and Pier Consani

What an exciting concept! How does this benefit the owner?

Owners may use their suite, with full access to all luxury hotel amenities, for up to six weeks per year. These stays can be booked on a daily or weekly basis. Outside of this period, the suites are rented to hotel guests and generate a net return for the owner. During the off-season, which lasts approximately four months each year, owners may use their suite without restriction.

What is your view on digitalization, and how is it implemented at your hotel?

We consistently focus on digitalization to streamline work processes and give employees more time to spend with guests. However, we wouldn’t implement just any digital solution: a self-check-in kiosk would be out of the question for our clients.

What should you definitely try at the Airmail restaurant?

Our specialty is definitely charcoal-grilled meat, and we highly recommend our beef entrecôte.

Describe postresidenz in three words:

Stylish, elegant, sophisticated

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SNOWTIMES//December 11, 2025

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