Must-see hotels in Switzerland

  • Flyhof

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Sitting in mature gardens that slope picturesquely down to the lake, family-run Flyhof is a delight. Antique furniture and beams lend character to the…

  • Backpackers Villa Sonnenhof

    Interlaken

    Repeatedly voted one of Europe's best hostels, Sonnenhof is a slick, eco-friendly combination of ultramodern chalet and elegant art nouveau villa. Dorms…

  • Bella Vista

    Zermatt

    The clue's in the name: the Matterhorn vista from this small, seamlessly run family hotel is bella indeed. Done out in modern-rustic style, with chunky…

  • Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel & Spa

    Lugano

    This red-tiled residence set in sculptured gardens was built in 1926 for Prince Leopold von Hohenzollern, of the exiled German royal family. It oozes a…

  • Thermal Hotels Leukerbad

    Valais

    Practically filling the central square, this elegant hotel squirrels away the equally delicious Maison Blanche (White House) restaurant in the 'old…

  • Hotel Appenzell

    Northeastern Switzerland

    With its broad, brightly decorated facade, this typical Appenzeller building houses generously sized rooms with wooden beds. Decor combines gentle pinks…

  • LADYs FIRST

    Zürich

    Ladies come first here, as the name suggests, but gents are also welcome at this eco-aware, socially responsible hotel, housed in an art nouveau town…

  • Hotel Dom

    Northeastern Switzerland

    An almost startlingly modern hotel, plonked in the middle of the Old Town. The room decor is razor sharp, with clean lines, backlit walls and bold colours…

  • Hotel Hecht

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Straddling several higgledy-piggledy floors, this historic hotel is full of creaky charm and places you right in the thick of things. Elegantly furnished…

  • Schloss Wartegg

    Northeastern Switzerland

    For an exceptional escape, book into this fantasy palace a 10-minute drive from Rorschach on the hillside above town. This 16th-century former royal…

  • Grand Hotel Glacier du Rhône

    Valais

    This is something special – a historic hotel, originally built in 1835, being carefully renovated and refurnished at Gletsch (1762m). Back when it was…

  • Märchenhotel Bellevue

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Could this be kid heaven? A converted grand Victorian hotel, the 'fairy-tale hotel' combines a beautiful setting and elegant modern rooms with all manner…

  • Berghaus Bort

    Grindelwald

    High above Grindelwald at First middle station, this lovely chalet grants speedy access to the trails in summer and slopes in winter. Alpine chic rules in…

  • Gstaad Palace

    Bernese Oberland

    Opulent, exclusive and – in case you happen to be wondering – accessible by helicopter, this hilltop fairy-tale palace has attracted celebrity royalty…

  • Hotel Helmhaus

    Zürich

    Featuring an enviable Old Town location within walking distance of everything, this four-star place on a pedestrianised street has 24 rooms spread over…

  • Hotel Florhof

    Zürich

    Set in a lovely garden, this former silk factory and noble family’s mansion contains 32 tastefully appointed rooms and is a stone’s throw from the…

  • Hotel Metropol Saas Fee

    Valais

    The original Metropol Grand Hotel, built in 1893, indicated the first signs of tourism in Saas Fee, and the modern refurnished Metropol certainly lives up…

  • Le Grand Chalet

    Bernese Oberland

    In a serene setting with views deep into the snowcapped Alps, this family-run, chalet-style hotel is utterly charming. Done out in warm pine and with…

  • Crans-Montana Youth Hostel

    Valais

    Just opened as a hostel in 2017, this place is the latest use for Bella Lui house, which was built in 1930 and is listed as a historic place. The hostel…

  • Auberge de l’Hospice

    Valais

    This is the modern version of the hospice over the road. Families are warmly welcomed at this hotel, with 30 rooms, a cafe-restaurant and shop, plus a…

  • Weisshorn Hotel

    Valais

    Sitting at 2337m, this grand 19th-century hotel is accessible on foot or by mountain bike only (or on skis in winter, when luggage is transported for you…

  • Le Jour et la Nuit

    Geneva

    Alain and Sylvie are your affable hosts at this highly tasteful B&B, housed in a renovated 1920s villa. The three rooms and two apartments have been…

  • Riders Palace

    Graubünden

    Sleep? Dream on. This design-focused boutique hostel draws party-mad riders to its strikingly lit, bare concrete spaces. Choose between basic five-bed…

  • Berggasthaus Trift

    Zermatt

    It’s a long way up to this 2337m-high mountain hut, but the two-hour hike from Zermatt is outstanding. At the foot of Triftgletscher, this haven offers…

  • Säntis – das Hotel

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Säntis – das Hotel offers big mountain views from all angles, chic boutique-style rooms and a spa. The generously sized rooms play up the nouveau-Alpine…

  • Hotel des Balances

    Lucerne

    Behind its elaborately frescoed facade, this perfectly positioned Old Town hotel flaunts a light and airy design ethos, with ice-white rooms, gilt mirrors…

  • Romantik Hotel Schweizerhof

    Grindelwald

    The grand dame of Grindelwald, this plush art nouveau hotel has stylish rooms with gleaming slate-floored bathrooms. The spa is a big draw, with massage…

  • Lago Lodge

    Valais

    A hit with families, this contemporary space on the shore of Lake Grenon is brilliant value. Decor is bright and colourful. The room for 10 – imagine two…

  • Strandhotel Belvédère

    Bernese Oberland

    Whisking you back 100 years, the chandelier-lit public areas at this genteel hotel exude art nouveau flair. Some rooms overdo the Laura Ashley–style…

  • Hotel Suisse

    Valais

    With great views out over the valley and mountains, this place features comfortable rooms in a gorgeous old building on Rue du Village, the old road…

  • Hôtel Masson

    Montreux

    In 1829 this vintner’s mansion was converted into a hotel. The old charm has remained intact and the property, set in magnificent grounds, is on the Swiss…

  • Ruedihus

    Bernese Oberland

    Oozing 250 years of history from every creaking beam, this archetypal Alpine chalet is a stunner. Romantic and warm, the cottage-style rooms feature low…

  • Jakob

    Canton of Zürich

    Right in the heart of the Old Town, Jakob flaunts chic, minimalist-style rooms in neutral tones and with wood floors. The chef takes pride in local…

  • Hotel Gabbani

    Lugano

    Run by the respected local Gabbani food family and within sight of their signature delicatessen, this enticing place has slickly styled rooms with pops of…

  • Hotel Farinet

    Valais

    The Farinet, above the Xtreme sports shop on Verbier's central square, is legendary. Known as much for its bevy of celebrity-studded bars, DJs and clubs…

  • Hotel Kurhaus

    Graubünden

    Historic meets modern at this young-at-heart hotel on the main road through Lenzerheide. The pick of the rooms sport razor-sharp decor, with monochrome…

  • Einstein St Gallen

    Northeastern Switzerland

    Silk curtains, cherry-wood furnishings and plush lamb's-wool rugs grace the spacious rooms at this grand 19th-century pile. Relax with a swim in the…

  • Float Inn

    Geneva

    If you fancy spending the night adrift on Lake Geneva and waking up to eye-popping views of the Jet d'Eau, this catamaran turned luxe floating B&B makes…

  • Hotel Alpenblick

    Bernese Oberland

    Huddled away in a quiet corner of the village on the fringes of woods, this sweet, family-run, chalet-style hotel is incredibly welcoming. The pick of the…

  • Piz

    St Moritz

    Splashes of crimson, hardwood floors and clean lines define this contemporary B&B in a good location in St Moritz-Bad. Fitted with rain showers and flat…

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