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Best Hotels Switzerland

A picturesque haven where mountains, lakes, and charming villages converge, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and luxury. Whether you seek serene landscapes, adrenaline-pumping activities, or cultural experiences, Switzerland promises unforgettable holidays for every traveler.

Best Hotels Switzerland

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Chosen by many as a winter destination because of its picturesque snow-capped mountains and world-class skiing resorts, Switzerland is more than a great place to spend some days in the slopes.

With some of the most beautiful views in the world paired with unmatched hospitality and fantastic restaurants, this country is the perfect destination year-round. Explore some of our favorite hotels in Switzerland and pick the perfect fit for your next holiday.

The best hotels in Switzerland

The Woodward

The Woodward

Right beside Lake Geneva and facing Mont Blanc beyond, The Woodward is within easy walking distance from the picturesque old town of Geneva, with its cluster of museums and churches, and is just minutes away from the main retail routes. The railway station is a 10-minute walk and the airport is 15 minutes away by cab.

The post-Haussman exterior gives way to art-filled interiors that are elegant, ageless, and traditional.

The Woodward

Designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, working with BEA SA architects, successfully creates the atmosphere of a private residence rather than a hotel by weaving the latest technology into the walls, some of which are clad in exquisite silk wallpapers from Fromental's Prunus collection with hand-painted and hand-embroidered flowers.

Wood prevails with parquetry on the flooring, straw marquetry on bedroom cupboards and polished ebony from Macassar in the lobby. Overlaying everything is an abundance of muted gold that gleams under the chandeliers, creating a sensuous warmth.

The Woodward

Service is outstanding, with staff both professional and polite, while waiters and barmen are informed about the food and drinks that they provide. Facilities for a 26-suite hotel are impressive: apart from the two restaurants and bars there is an enormous Guerlain Spa (the first in Switzerland) with the longest swimming pool in Geneva, among whirlpool tubs and experience showers, a sauna, a hammam and a fitness facility.

Out of the 26 suites, 21 look out onto the lake. Some, such as those on the sixth floor, having balconies with tables. The remaining five feature lakeside vistas from their sitting areas and boring street views from their bedrooms. The suites are decorated in muted tones, with accents such as Atelier Ann Midavaine lacquered doors to the 'experience bars' (which include a minibar and a Nespresso machine) with mother of pearl inserts.

The Woodward

They are large, with ample wardrobe space and a separate sitting room that has a second television and a suitable working area. Bathrooms with marble have Japanese toilets, large tubs, and big showers with Guerlain or Bamford products.

Chalet Spa

Chalet Spa

Tucked 100 metres down a private road from the Savoleyres gondola, with keycard gate admission, Chalet Spa offers beautiful, far reaching views across the Mont Blanc valley including the Grand and Petit Combin peaks. Verbier’s Savoleyres section offers a mix of moderate, family-friendly pistes, a tougher race training hill and long tobogganing loop.

When powder is ample, guests can return to the chalet off-piste, heading down the south face of Savoleyres, past the lift and back to the door. It’s a 10-minute walk down to the crowd of Verbier’s famed aprés ski and nightlife, or everything is always close via chauffeured Mercedes Viana.

Chalet Spa

A handsome, modern-alpine exterior conceals a wealth of decadent, contemporary furnishings and cutting-edge technology, such as mirrors that double as discreet televisions, iPad control systems, and a system that circulates humidified air throughout all four floors, allowing everyone to breathe and sleep more comfortably.

Spa, one of a small collection under the Chalet Spa banner, features an indoor infinity pool that converts to a water polo court, as well as a view of the mountains to the south through giant glass panels over one of the hot tubs.

Chalet Spa

Chalet Spa has five separate ensuite double rooms. The top level is dedicated to the master suite, which has a private balcony and a super king bed with cashmere throw, as well as a fitted mirrored closet with a mirror television. The wardrobe room also includes a glass-walled fireplace with views of the mountains.

The ensuite offers light therapy, jacuzzi bath with mountain views, tv, double basins and shower. Three more doubles, below the ground level, have ensuite showers, one an ensuite bath; two of these rooms can be combined via a bathroom to produce a two-room family suite.

Chalet Spa

On the lower floor, a staff apartment including two double rooms can be hired at extra cost if necessary for nannies or children, taking the total the chalet can sleep from 10 to 14. All of the five main doubles have iPad for controlling lights, tv etc, as well as White Company robes and toiletries.

Breakfast boasts choice of juices, yogurts, breads, confiture, cereals, eggs all ways including savoury accompaniments, while for afternoon tea, I thought it unnecessary to explore any further than the banana and sultana cake while others zoomed in on chef's still warm choc-chip cookies.

Dinner starts with canapés at apero time, then three dishes from a flexible chef who will be pleased to cater for private tastes whether spicy asian, roasted meats, vegetarian, pastas, vast selection of fish or simple nuggets and chips for the kids. A curry fan, I picked the Thai green king prawns with jasmine rice — excellent.

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

The hotel is located on the right bank of the lake, near to the Point du Mont Blanc, the main bridge across the river RhĂ´ne to the town centre. It's a five-minute walk from the railway station.

The original grande dame of Geneva's hotel business has been dominating the waterfront for almost 180 years and shows no signs of slowing down now.

The opulent décor creates an immediate visual impact when visitors arrive into a foyer of marble floors, gilt-edged duck-egg-blue pillars, Ming-style vases and a chandelier raining tear-drop crystals over a big display of pink-hued tulips.

The extravagance continues in the salon, which recalls a 19th-century aristocrat's drawing room with its mahogany bookcases, porcelain lamps and blue-and-white patterned wallpaper representing castles, carriages and country views. Upstairs, the décor in the halls and bedrooms is calmer and more conducive to a good night's sleep.

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

The service is responsive and courteous, without being stuffy. In addition to two restaurants, there is a charming bar with a creative cocktail menu and the Mont Blanc spa on the top level, which has a pool, sauna, hammam and comprehensive treatment possibilities. One minor complaint is that the lettering is often overly subtle, but there is typically a staff person on hand to assist you if you get lost trying to find food.

Rooms on the lower floors are classic in style, with a delicate blue-and-cream colour scheme, marble bathrooms and antique furniture. Those on higher levels pay hint to the hotel's background but are more contemporary, with cream-and-mocha soft furnishings, a rainforest shower encircled with led lights and (in the suites) a second television in the bathroom.

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

The mattresses are large and comfy, the air-conditioning is quiet, there are tea and coffee-making facilities and a filled minibar featuring gluten-free snacks. Sometimes style overshadows substance – look out for convenient plug and USB sockets tucked away in trinket-like boxes by the bed.

Il Lago is a Michelin-starred Italian restaurant with magnificent frescoed rooms on the ground floor, while Izumi, a Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant, serves Nikkei cuisine in an intimate, contemporary setting of wood and frosted glass on the top floor. In the latter, my black cod Miso Zuke is melt-in-your-mouth soft, and a salad of spinach leaves coated in truffle oil is fantastic, while the mustard sauce on a salmon tataki starter is a tad overwhelming.

Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva

On a hot day, guests can enjoy a spectacular view while eating on the beautiful roof terrace. The buffet breakfast at Il Lago includes handcrafted dishes including bircher muesli, granola, and chocolate spread. Eggs, pancakes and other cooked breakfast products are provided on the Ă  la carte menu.

Gstaad Palace

Gstaad Palace

Towering above the Heidi-style village of Gstaad, the hotel's elevation offers dramatic views of the surrounding Swiss Alps. Lofty but not remote, with a three-minute shuttle ride to the nearby railway station or a half-mile walk down a forested path to the village centre. The pedestrianised main street features a promenade of high-end fashion and jewellery stores, interspersed by the occasional pharmacy or cheese shop. For skiers, neighbouring lifts provide access to more than 125 kilometres of mixed ability slopes in the Gstaad region.

The Gstaad Palace has the appearance of a luxury cruise liner parked in a high hamlet of the Swiss mountains. White-jacketed sommeliers, Venetian chandeliers, luxuriously carpeted halls and the sound of backgammon in the lobby bar all contribute to the regal hotel atmosphere. Alpine frescoes, hunting trophies, and a gallery of historic images of the owner's family and notable guests, including James Bond (Roger Moore) and Louis Armstrong, add a personal touch.

Gstaad Palace

Part of the Palace's attraction stems from the theatricality of its service rituals, which see a small army of uniformed workers answer to guest requests with speed and grace. The magnificent (and infamous) GreenGo club has kept its original Seventies dance décor long enough to be popular again.

The modern spa is inviting rather than clinical, with an authentic hammam and a beautiful circular fireplace. Tennis courts, an Olympic-sized pool, and the hotel's mountain getaway, the Welig Hut, all offer opportunities for active visitors during the summer.

Gstaad Palace

There are 104 rooms, including 25 suites and one penthouse apartment atop the main tower. The décor is in excellent condition thanks to frequent restorations performed when the hotel is closed in the spring and autumn. Standard rooms have pine panelling and fine upholstery in subtle greens, taupe, and claret. Victorian prints and embroidered couches complement the opulent chalet aesthetic. Balconies are not usual, and south-facing rooms are worth the higher price.

Gstaad Palace

Four restaurants range from the fancy Le Grill, which has a theatrical kitchen, to the earthy La Fromagerie, which is located in a former Swiss gold vault and serves delicious truffle fondue. Breakfast is served buffet-style at Le Grand restaurant. At the heart of the hotel is the enormous lobby bar, where a 30CHF (ÂŁ24) cocktail will provide you a front-row ticket to the diamond and fur-clad operetta of Gstaad's high life.

The Alpina Gstaad

The Alpina Gstaad

I found an overheard remark that The Alpina is located in "the Beverly Hills of Gstaad" ridiculous - the town is small and the wealth is visible everywhere - but the property does occupy an outstanding hilltop position approximately a 10-minute walk from the main street. Upper-level accommodations offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains and meadowlands; winter sports and hiking routes are easily accessible from anywhere in Gstaad.

The Alpina Gstaad complies with the town's strict planning regulations (only six storeys tall, timber-clad, and with cascades of blazing-pink geraniums falling from its balconies each summer), but this ostensibly traditional property, which opened in late 2012, also incorporates carefully chosen contemporary elements.

The Alpina Gstaad

A nice variety of modern art is on show throughout; a vintage popcorn maker is the only old feature in the otherwise high-end subterranean cinema. The design team has done an excellent job of endowing an apparently conservative property with attractive progressive aspects, and The Alpina clearly seems like one of Gstaad's more forward-thinking properties.

The Alpina is well-appointed for a hotel with only 56 guestrooms and suites. In the summer, the resort's main attraction is an outdoor pool, while in the winter, it is a nicely proportioned indoor pool.

The Alpina Gstaad

The Six Senses spa is multifunctional, with a 'healing grotto' completed with dusty-pink Himalayan salt bricks, as well as the traditional saunas and steam rooms. Every day, complimentary fitness classes are offered.

Service is also assured and efficient, albeit restaurant workers might be somewhat stiff and formal at times, which is a common occurrence in Switzerland.

​Rooms (all with balconies and fireplaces) are cosy, comfortable and delightful places to linger, clad in timber and maybe equipped with century-old, hand-painted cabinets or finished with samples of traditional Swiss art. Beds, linens, and toiletries (from Acqua di Parma) all meet the high standards expected by Gstaad regulars, and the chalet-style suites are also noteworthy; The Telegraph's Ultratravel magazine ranked the hotel's premium Panorama Suite one of the world's top 50 suites.

The Alpina Gstaad

The dining alternatives are wide. Refined Sommet delivers dependably delightful cooking - a gently warmed carbonara cooked with Swiss spaetzle noodles and topped with gooey poached egg yolk was pure, unadorned pleasure; the Swiss wines on offer aren't always as effective, but sampling the cellar's various labels is worthwhile.

More trendy sushi restaurant Megu pays subtle homage to Japan with slate-grey gardens groomed to mimic temple gardens; standards are high (like Sommet, it has a Michelin star) and, given Gstaad's location, fish quality is impressive.

The breakfast buffet, meanwhile, goes above and beyond with an extensive spread of on-trend healthy options - a rainbow of quinoas, scrambled egg whites and fresh vegetable juices - and the lounge and bar area allows for casual dining, with homemade pastas and simple Mediterranean dishes complemented by decent, classic cocktails. All have terrace seating in the summer, while the wood-paneled, chalet-style restaurant Swiss Stubli serves classic meals in the winter.

Baur Au Lac

Baur Au Lac

Baur au Lac is surrounded by green private parks on the outskirts of the financial centre and the upscale shopping area Bahnhofstrasse, with views of the lake and the Alps. Stadelhofen station is a 10-minute walk along the promenade, and there are tram and bus connections to the main station nearby.

A cute market can be found on nearby BĂĽrkliplatz, and old town landmarks such as the beautiful twin-spired GrossmĂĽnster are all within a 10-minute walk. It is Zurich's only hotel authorised to meet customers at the airport luggage carousel.

The hotel first opened in 1844 and has stayed in the same family ever since, hosting renowned guests such as Empress Sisi of Austria and Alfred Hitchcock. A mostly listed structure built in a figure of eight, it is a maze of vast hallways with low-ceilinged cosiness. It combines immaculate old-world grandeur (the lobby is panelled in wood and has a classic kiosk) with subtle flamboyance, as seen in jewel hues, enormous porcelain vases, modern oil paintings, and magnificent flowers chosen by the in-house florist.

Baur Au Lac

The brilliant centrepiece is Le Hall, which exudes an intoxicating sense of activity. Afternoon tea is served here among stylish topiary, velvet sofas in the style of Louis XVI, and a tumbling chandelier.

Smart workers are cheerful and energetic while providing outstanding service with discretion and etiquette. They are clearly proud to be a part of the hotel, know a lot about its history, and will gladly show you around. Request to be shown the wonderful private rooftop deck. There is a business area, ballroom, meeting rooms, and a light-filled top-floor gym with lake views, cutting-edge equipment, and massages.

The 119 rooms and suites are big and elegant. There's a nice mix of Art Deco, Louis XVI, and English Regency designs, so midnight velvet sofas nestle up to big porcelain lamps, and claw-foot side tables rest beneath large mirrors and modern artwork. You'll enjoy the view from the lake-view junior corner suites, but whatever room you select, request a balcony.

Baur Au Lac

In terms of practicality, even ordinary rooms have lots of luxe-mirrored wardrobe space, and the beds are wonderful - large and comfortably springy, with silky soft linen and a pillow selection available via the in-room tablet. There is complete darkness at night, and save for those on the road-facing side, the rooms are peaceful. The minibar is complimentary, however there are no tea or coffee making facilities. Marble bathrooms with striking art in complementing tones are a lovely place to relax: all contain a bath and shower, twin sinks, robes, and own-brand products.

The hotel is understandably proud of Pavillon, which has two Michelin stars and a wine list crafted by an award-winning sommelier. Head Chef Laurent Eperon may whip up Swiss beef with a fermented green pepper crust, followed by bitter chocolate sorbet - and the pavilion setting between the garden and river is no less gorgeous, all purple velvet and mint green with magnificent floral arrangements.

Baur's, a new brasserie on the street, is a fun place for a casual supper. With visual appeal from the Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, who refurbished Annabel's, it's all amethyst pink, pastel green, and Murano glass chandeliers, with a delectable seasonal menu that could include sea bass with creamy artichokes or robust venison on red cabbage with chestnuts and spätzle.

Baur Au Lac

There's also a cigar room and a vibrant bar with antique mirrors and cloth wall panels that serves unique beverages like the truffle martini.

Breakfast at Pavillon includes a buffet of fruit, cereal, cold cuts, and delicious baked cake and pastries, as well as Ă  la carte selections such as eggs Benedict and French toast with fresh berries. In the afternoon, guests walk to Le Hall to savour Baur au Lac-branded TWG tea and fresh macarons. Terrasse is a lovely place to have ice cream sundaes during the summer.

La RĂ©serve Eden au Lac Zurich

La RĂ©serve Eden au Lac Zurich

La Réserve Eden au Lac, which borders Lake Zurich and is a stone's throw from the Zurich Opera House, is conveniently located near city attractions such as Grossmünster and Fraumünster cathedrals, the latter of which is known for its Chagall stained glass windows. Bahnhofstrasse, renowned for its designer boutiques and cafés, is a 20-minute walk.

Warm and inviting, opulent without being formal. Philippe Starck has recreated this modest Belle-Époque jewel as a yacht club, including chiselled red wood reminiscent of a boat's hull, as well as the original red bricks, which are now exposed, and dramatic chunks of black-and-white belle tigre marble.

The end result is modern, playful, and provocative, with precisely chopped wood stacked against marble, soft leather chairs pushed up next hammered silver tables, and black and white tiles encircled by red trim.

La RĂ©serve Eden au Lac Zurich

The restaurant La Muña, located under the ancient dome, features wooden canoes dangling from the ceiling and sloping walls adorned in historic paintings and watercolours, reminiscent of a Harbour Master's office. Illuminated images of numbered yacht sails hang adjacent to the rooms to indicate the room number. It all has an inviting, warm, and tastefully sensual character.

Service is fantastic, and the personnel is both attentive and courteous. A fumoir (smoking room) and a small gym will be opening soon.
The rooms and suites have red brick walls and wooden floors, as well as soft burned butter leather detailing on the bedside tables, desk chairs, and key card pouch. Beds are located in the centre of the room, overlooking the lake, with workstations behind them.

La RĂ©serve Eden au Lac Zurich

A maxi bar serves bottles of Japanese whisky, copperhead gin, and Wild Alps Pear vodka, as well as red wines La Pagodes de Cos and Goulée from owner Michel Reybier's excellent Cos d'Estournel winery. His own-brand champagne is stored in the minibar.

Bathrooms are similar in size to the bedrooms and are outfitted with rain showers and large freestanding tubs, the majority of which provide a lake view when bathing. The black-and-white marble double basins are adorned with a silver elephant ring holder, which is reminiscent of the hotel group's insignia. La RĂ©serve's amenities are its own brand.

La RĂ©serve Eden au Lac Zurich

Ground floor's Eden Kitchen, with its open kitchen, serves Italian chef Marco Ortolani's all-day menu, which includes "everyday simplicities" like lobster spaghetti with chilli, parsley, and lemon or risotto with porcini mushrooms, black truffle, and parmesan; lighter fare like artichoke salad or pumpkin soup with coconut and lemongrass; and more creative dishes like Asian-style braised pork belly with fermented garlic and pistachio.

La Muña is a Peruvian-Japanese restaurant located under a roof. Tomoko Gunji Hangartner, the skilled chef, creates dish after dish that is great for sharing, like sea bass ceviche with truffle, soy sauce, and lime, or black cod marinated in miso or grilled vegan gyozas. Sushi will be served on the two terraces that front the restaurant during the summer. The Eden Kitchen serves Ă  la carte breakfasts. The poached eggs on avocado toast with lemon are a must-try. 

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the airport and borders the banks of the River RhĂ´ne. A footbridge a few yards away leads into the Old Town and the fine designer boutiques that line Geneva's streets. The accommodations offer views of the snow-capped mountains outside the city.

Originally built in 1950 as the Hotel du RhĂ´ne in early modernist, Art Deco style, the public sections were entirely rebuilt in 2008 by New York-based designer Adam D Tihany, who used cherry wood, silk, mirrors, and rich colours to create an opulent atmosphere. Sybille de Margerie restored bedrooms and suites in 2013 with her signature warmth and emphasis on comfortable luxury.

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

The service is flawless, as one would expect from one of the world's greatest hotel companies, with polite and informed staff. There is a 24-hour fitness centre and a beauty studio that uses L. Raphael products.

With their warm earth tones, plush wool carpets, and roomy Greek marble bathrooms featuring walk-in rain showers and tubs, the 189 rooms and suites exude an easygoing elegance. The Mandarin rooms, located on the sixth floor, feature two distinct Italian marble bathrooms equipped with Shanghai Tang amenities, and are decorated in shades of fuschia and silver with gold accents.

The opulent Mandarin, Oriental, and Presidential Suites, as well as the roomy Junior Terrace Suites, are all designed by Hong Kong-based Buz Design and have terraces with views of the river.

Mandarin Oriental Geneva

Vineet's Rasoi is the hotel's signature restaurant. Chef Vineet Bhatia's amazing Indian dishes, like gunpowder scallops and grilled curry leaf-ginger lobster with spiced lobster sauce and sour cocoa sprinkling, look stunning against the décor's vibrant scarlet and purple hues. It spills out onto a street-side terrace in the summer.

The less formal Café Calla offers contemporary French food that is health-conscious and places a focus on local ingredients. Don't miss the bar's cocktails, especially the Mandaritini, which is made with vodka, fresh raspberries, mint leaves and cranberry juice.

Widder Hotel

Widder Hotel

The hotel's signature eatery is called Vineet's Rasoi. The décor's vivid shades of scarlet and purple accentuate Chef Vineet Bhatia's amazing Indian cuisine, such as grilled curry leaf-ginger lobster with spiced lobster sauce and sour chocolate sprinkles, and gunpowder scallops. In summer, it spills out onto a patio by the street.

The less formal Café Calla serves up modern French cuisine with an emphasis on locally sourced products and health consciousness. The Mandaritini cocktail, which is created with vodka, fresh raspberries, mint leaves and cranberry juice, is one of the bar's standout drinks.

Widder, a 1490 maze of nine townhouses, is a structural work of art. Here, alleyways have been turned into hallways; there, a building was completely demolished to provide room for an eye-catching glass-and-chrome elevator.

Widder Hotel

Tilla Theus, a Swiss architect, has meticulously detailed the space to achieve a flawless fusion of eras: gallery-quality artwork by artists such as Andy Warhol and Max Bill hangs from knobbly stone walls, while whitewashed steel is positioned between mediaeval timbers. However, Widder is not a museum of design; rather, it feels more like a house, albeit an incredibly fashionable one, with cosy spaces furnished with old designer chairs and a lush terrace with seating striped like humbugs. 

The staff is a smiling, discrete presence that provides service that is neither very official nor overly personal. In an effort to make you feel at home, personalised business cards with "your address in Zurich" will be placed in your room.

Widder Hotel

Among the amenities are two restaurants, a bar and a cosy stone and wood library with hardcover books about the history of the area lining its shelves. Sturdy pillars support a well-stocked gym with the newest Technogym equipment.

You should try every one of the 49 luxurious rooms and suites because they are all distinctive. The room 403 features a desk with a view and a Le Corbusier sofa, all set against a background of cornflower blue details and massive wooden beams. In the meantime, the family suite A17 has a state-of-the-art Dornbracht shower with Baroque-era grisaille frescoes.

Moving higher, you can see Don Draper from Mad Men staying in opulent room 607, a top-floor suite with a large terrace and sun loungers in polished oak and white. The rooms are tastefully decorated, but with plenty of natural light, excellent soundproofing, climate control and Bang & Olufsen TVs and radios that are integrated into the bathroom mirror, they are also well-designed.

The box-spring beds are luxurious, but the pillows could need a bit more filling. Concurrently, the expansive green marble bathrooms include decent showers, plush fleece robes, and Widder-branded amenities, which come in a convenient set of face and foot creams. 

Widder Hotel

Since the hotel is a member of Zurich's butcher's guild, its two restaurants, Widder and AuGust, place a strong focus on meat. The name Widder means "ram." The latter, more casual, is well-liked by the locals for its house sausages, while the former concentrates on excellent dining. When served outside on the pavement patio during pleasant weather, breakfast offers delectable Ă  la carte alternatives like banana-and-date porridge or poached eggs in the Norwegian tradition. It's also a terrific time to people watch.

However, the bar—run by the renowned Dirk Hany—stands out for having more than 1,000 spirits and 280 Scottish single malts, including one of the first barrels from the Isle of Arran's Lochranza distillery. The 'Travelling Barman' recommendations, which highlight regional libations from a nation one of the bar crew has recently travelled to, are especially imaginative. Every day, live music is performed.

Hotel Villa Honegg

Hotel Villa Honegg

From the turquoise Lake Lucerne, a single-track road zigzags up the BĂĽrgenstock until it reaches Hotel Villa Honegg, a blue-shuttered Art Nouveau beauty on a serene meadow at nearly 3000 feet height, where the sound of cowbells jangling fills the air. The hotel's patio looks out over a range of craggy peaks, and the woods behind it engulfs the beginning of the Felsenweg, a two-hour loop cliff walk that includes the tallest exposed lift in Europe.

The 1905 Hotel Villa Honegg reopened in 2011 following a three-year renovation that saw the inside completely renovated to create an opulent refuge of cream, toffee, gold, and sienna, and the façade restored to its Art Nouveau splendour.

The award-winning London designers Jestico + Whiles have created breathtaking effects with texture; wood, leather, stone, velvet, and brocade evoke the ultimate Alpine hideaway. Massive mountain vistas from a nearby art gallery finish the ensemble.

An approachable 45-person team led by seasoned manager Peter Durrer provides discretion and a warm welcome to all. This is not the place for snobbery.

Hotel Villa Honegg

The spa is a welcome respite for those who need their shoulders to drop. It features a 34-degree outdoor infinity pool with views of the lake, a Finnish sauna and steam room, a gym, and a treatment menu that uses Pevonia products. The indoor pool features underwater music. A 20-seat movie theatre, an advanced meeting space, electric mountain bikes, and golf buggies are among the additional amenities.

The size, colour scheme, and views of each of Honegg's twenty-three rooms and suites vary; some face the lake, others the mountains, and the corner suites have 180-degree balconies.

Hotel Villa Honegg

However, there should be a disclaimer: you won't want to leave. All throughout, there is an air of extravagant grandeur, featuring cream cowhide rugs set over polished wood flooring, feathered leather headboards that resemble the façade of the building, and magnificent marble bathrooms complete with gilt mirrors, large bathtubs and tastefully arranged Hermès cosmetics.

Although rooms on the top level lack balconies, it doesn't really matter because you can open the windows, breathe in the fresh air, and sleep soundly without worrying about light or noise pollution.

Hotel Villa Honegg

If the weather permits, enjoy dinner on the terrace instead of the elegant wainscoted restaurant. This is where you can see where your food originates from: practically all produce comes from the canton, and the butcher is just across the meadow. The food at this restaurant, which has received 14 Gault Millau points, is delicate and expertly prepared.

The chicken paired with pesto tomatoes is quite delicious. The Ă  la carte breakfast is available until 2:00 pm and features delectable dishes like poached eggs on toast and freshly squeezed juices. Hikers frequent Honegg during the day for its home cream cake. 

Conclusion

Switzerland's top hotels offer an exquisite blend of luxury, sophistication, and unparalleled hospitality against the backdrop of one of the world's most stunning landscapes. Whether you are staying in the heart of a bustling city or perched atop a snowy mountain, these hotels promise an unforgettable retreat for discerning travelers.

From unique spa treatments to gourmet dining experiences, every moment spent in Switzerland's best hotels is a full of refined elegance and timeless charm. Whether you seek adventure in the great outdoors or prefer to immerse yourself in the cultural side of charming Swiss towns, Switzerland's top hotels serve as the perfect starting point for an unforgettable holiday. Let the allure of Switzerland's hospitality and natural beauty inspire your next luxury getaway.

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Hugo Cannon BSc is the founder & CEO of Velloy on a mission to build the #1 private travel club worldwide. He writes across travel, dining, product reviews & general lifestyle categories.