Hotel Escher in Leukerbad

The hotel has a low price, and though the materials of the room were cheap, this was not unexpected. On the plus side, there was a nice view, and the owner came to pick me up at the station.
Several people commented how friendly the family-run establishment was. I do not share in that opinion. I visited shoulder-season, and the family was elsewhere after giving me the room key. I called for a blanket and was told where to get it. (somewhat curtly). At ten at night, I discovered I had no towels, but decided not to call and held off on a shower.
Breakfast was good, and the middle-aged man who is present during the day seemed pleasant. I accidentally broke a plastic piece off the electrical plug cover, and offered to pay, but he didn't put it on the bill. I left a day earlier (having paid for all three nights) and did not have a chance to leave him a bit extra (couldn't have been more than 5 or 10 chf) like I promised, because I was sprinting for the bus. When I phoned to ask for some business papers to be mailed, that I'd left behind, his wife reproached me and said she could not mail anything until I prepaid postage, and she tried to make me feel guilty about the broken piece of plastic. I again offered to pay, but she seemed to have no idea what price a plastic plug cover might run. I received no further communication, other than that unpleasant exchange. I have since reprinted the papers I needed, and recompiled the missing information I forgot in the hotel room. I also mailed 10 chf.
This could be a fine place for some people because of the good value and nice breakfast; this is just my experience, and I won't be back.

Average B&B with great location