The best hotels in Switzerland
Switzerland is a small, landlocked country located in the heart of the Alps, bordered by Austria, France, Germany, Italy and Liechtenstein. The country's enchanting mountain scenery, rural villages, picturesque ski resorts, pristine lakes and lush green pastures offer unbeatable winter adventures and summer outdoor experiences. The variety of sights in Switzerland is truly incredible, from giant glaciers, epic peaks and wild rivers to bustling cities, world-class museums and scenic train rides. Luxury hotels abound in Switzerland, from towering alpine retreats to elegant lakeside resorts. Here is a list of the best luxury hotels and resorts in Switzerland.
Zürich
25hours Hotel Zürich West
Featuring a bar, 25hours Hotel Zürich West is located in Zurich's western district, just steps from the Prime Tower skyscraper and a multiplex cinema. Guests enjoy free Wi-Fi access. The hotel's restaurant, Ribelli, serves a wide variety of dishes from around the world. Individually decorated in bright tones, rooms feature air conditioning, a minibar and a private bathroom with a shower. Accommodations also include a UE Boom Bluetooth speaker. The Ribelli restaurant offers flavors from around the world, including Persian, Russian, Arabic, Moroccan, Turkish, Romanian, French, Spanish, German and Austrian dishes. Prior reservation is recommended. You can use the sauna on the top floor free of charge. A Mini Cooper is available free of charge, subject to availability. The Toni-Areal streetcar stop is located opposite the 25hours Hotel. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it a rating of 8.2 for a two-person stay.
hotel saint georges
Hotel St. George is a traditional hotel just 300 meters from Zurich-Wiedikon train station. It offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and cable TV. The Bahnhofstrasse shopping street is less than a 10-minute walk away. The cozy lobby can also accommodate small meetings. Breakfast is served every morning. There are several restaurants in the vicinity of the Hotel Saint Georges. An airport shuttle service can also be arranged on request. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it an 8.8 rating for a two-person stay.
Geneva
B&B Hotel Geneva Airport
The B&B Hotel Geneva Airport is located in Geneva, less than 1.5 miles from PalExpo and 1.5 miles from Cornavin Station. Featuring a bar, this 3-star hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. The hotel has family rooms. The hotel's rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is served each morning at B&B Hotel Geneva Airport. Languages spoken at the 24-hour reception are English and French. The United Nations Office in Geneva is 3.8 km from the accommodation, while CERN is 4.6 km away. Geneva International Airport, the nearest airport, is 3 km from the B&B Hotel Genève Aéroport.
Hotel des Horlogers
Located in Le Brassus, Hotel des Horlogers features a restaurant, gym, bar and garden. It offers family rooms and a terrace. It offers a 24-hour reception, airport transfers, room service and free Wi-Fi throughout. Rooms come with air conditioning, a sitting area, flat-screen satellite TV, a safe and a private bathroom with a shower, bathrobes and slippers. They also include a desk and a kettle. A continental breakfast is served each morning. Spa and wellness facilities including a steam room, spa center and sauna are available during your stay. The area is popular for hiking and skiing. The Hotel des Horlogers provides a bicycle rental service. The hotel has a snack bar and a business center. You will be 45 km from Lake Saint-Point and 47 km from the Lausanne train station. The nearest international airport, Geneva, is 54 km away. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it a rating of 9.3 for a stay for two.
Boutique Hotel Albana Real - Restaurants & Spa
Hotel Boutique Hotel Albana Real - Restaurants & Spa welcomes you in the center of Zermatt, a 2-minute walk from restaurants and stores, and a 10-minute walk from cable cars and trains. It offers free Wi-Fi. A free ski bus stops 50 yards away. The rooms and suites all have balconies, and some offer views of the Matterhorn. Their full bathrooms come with bathrobes and slippers. Breakfast is served in the dining room. You can also enjoy dinner in the exotic Thai restaurant Rua Thai or in Zermatt's Fuji restaurant with authentic sushi and teppanyaki. The hotel's bar and smoking room with fireplace provide the perfect setting to enjoy an aperitif, a drink or a nightcap. The spa houses an indoor pool, whirlpool, steam bath, sauna and fitness room. You can also book massages and treatments for an additional fee. A shuttle service to and from the Zermatt train station or cab rank is available upon request and at an additional cost. This is the preferred area for travelers visiting Zermatt, according to independent guest reviews. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it a 9.4 rating for a two-person stay.
Hotel Aristella Swissflair
Built in December 2010, the Hotel Aristella Swissflair is ideally located 200 meters from the center of Zermatt. This 4-star hotel offers modern accommodation. Some of them overlook the Matterhorn. Offering views of the surrounding Swiss Alps, rooms are bright and feature beautiful parquet floors and wooden furniture. All accommodations include a flat-screen cable TV and tea and coffee making facilities. An iPod docking station is available upon request. Bathrobes and slippers are provided. During your stay at the property, you can take advantage of a ski room equipped with a boot dryer. After a day on the slopes, guests can relax in the spa, where a whirlpool, steam room and sauna await. The restaurant serves traditional Swiss dishes, flambé recipes and international cuisine. Fine wines are also available. Packed lunches and special diet menus are available on request. Room service is also available on site. The Aristella Swissflair Hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Sunnegga funicular and a 10-minute walk from the Little Matterhorn cable car. Ski rentals are available in front of the hotel, and a ski bus stop is just 2 minutes away. This is the preferred neighborhood for travelers visiting Zermatt, according to independent guest reviews. Couples particularly like the location of this property. They give it a 9.3 rating for a two-person stay.
Basel
Hotel Landgasthof Riehen / Basel
The elegant Hotel Landgasthof Riehen is located in the center of Riehen. It is only 300 meters from the Fondation Beyeler art museum and a 10-minute streetcar ride from downtown Basel. It offers 3 restaurants on site and 2 summer terraces in the shade of trees. The non-smoking rooms are all soundproofed and accessible by elevator. They feature en suite bathrooms, small flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. A smoking lounge is also available. At Landgasthof Riehen's 3 restaurants, you can enjoy Swiss and Italian cuisine. Specialties include fondue, raclette and pizza. The self-service continental breakfast includes homemade jams, croissants, bread and coffee or tea. A streetcar stop is located in front of the hotel. The streetcar offers direct connections to Basel city center, the Basel International Exhibition Center, the UEFA St. Jakob-Park international soccer stadium, the venue for the Swiss Indoors Basel, and the Basel SBB and Badischer Bahnhof train stations. In addition, you will receive a free ticket for Basel public transport (valid for zones 10, 11 and 15). Public parking is available behind the hotel and in a parking lot 200 meters away. The hotel can arrange a parking permit for you for the whole day for an additional fee.
Chez Jean et Daisy
The absolutely quiet location and the proximity of the "Wenkenpark" would not let you think that you are only 10 minutes by car from the commercial center of Basel. At Wenkenstr. 30, a few minutes walk from the streetcar stop Riehen-Dorf, a nice, non-smoking, absolutely quiet room with balcony for 1 - 2 persons is waiting for you.
Luzerne
Hotel Balm
Opened 150 years ago, the Hotel Balm is a family-run hotel in a green suburb of Lucerne. The on-site gourmet restaurant serves fish dishes and other specialties. Free Wi-Fi is available in all accommodations. This hotel has an outdoor pool that is open seasonally. The gourmet restaurant La Pistache has been awarded a 16/20 rating by the Gault & Millau guide. At the Bistro, you can enjoy original Swiss cuisine and a variety of daily specials. All rooms have cable TV and a reading corner with a sofa. Some rooms offer a panoramic view. Free parking is available on site, and a public bus stops in front of the Hotel Balm. There is a wildlife park and a children's playground on site. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it a rating of 8.9 for a stay for two.
Gasthaus Badhof - Golfhotel
Located in Lucerne, 4.6 km from the KKL Lucerne cultural and congress center, the Gasthaus Badhof offers very spacious rooms with the best amenities, 4.1 km from the Lion Monument, Chapel Bridge or Glacier Park as well as 4 km from the Grand Casino Lucerne. In addition to Lucerne, popular destinations include Lake Lucerne, the Titlis, the Rigi and the Bürgenstock. All sites are quickly and easily accessible from the Gasthaus Badhof, as well as by public transportation. In the immediate vicinity, there are bus stops for the Lucerne Transport Company. with connections to the Lucerne train station and a Lake Lucerne Cargo Company pier.The establishment is 47 km from Zurich Airport. Each room has a Nespresso coffee machine, safe, lakeside balcony, refrigerator, free Wi-Fi, shower (deluxe double and junior rooms have a bathtub), desk and TV. Guests at this hotel enjoy free access to the golf course. Gasthaus Badhof serves a continental breakfast, and the restaurant serves regional and seasonal cuisine. Couples will especially appreciate the location, where they can enjoy a beautiful walk along the scenic trail.
Bern
ZIEGELHÜSI Hotel & Restaurant Brasserie Stettlen bei Bern
The Ziegelhüsi Gastronomie & Hotel is conveniently located on the main road to Stettlen, 100 meters from the Deisswil train and bus station and 5 km east of central Bern. It offers free Wi-Fi. All rooms at the Hotel Ziegelhüsi were recently renovated in 2022 and feature a private bathroom and a TV. The Brasserie and Gewölbekeller restaurants are renowned for their fresh, seasonal cuisine and have a charming summer terrace. The restaurants are open from Tuesday to Saturday. You can enjoy a continental breakfast.
Seminarhotel Linde Stettlen
The Linde Stettlen Hotel enjoys a quiet location in a rural area, a 15-minute train ride from the nearby train station to central Bern. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking. All rooms include a private bathroom and are non-smoking. However, there is a smoking room in the à la carte restaurant. This is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it an 8.2 rating for a two-person stay.
Interlaken
The Aarburg Hotel & Café
The Linde Stettlen Hotel enjoys a quiet location in a rural area, a 15-minute train ride from the nearby train station to central Bern. It offers free Wi-Fi and parking. All rooms include a private bathroom and are non-smoking. However, there is a smoking room in the à la carte restaurant. This is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Couples particularly appreciate the location of this hotel. They give it an 8.2 rating for a two-person stay.
Hotel Lakeview bei Interlaken
Offering panoramic lake and mountain views, Hotel Lakeview bei Interlaken is located in Niederried, 7 km from Interlaken. Guests enjoy free private parking on site and free Wi-Fi. All rooms feature a flat-screen satellite TV, a terrace or balcony and a private bathroom. A continental breakfast buffet is served every morning. The Niederried train station is 190 meters from the hotel. It is 63 km to Bern and 62 km to Lucerne. The nearest airport, Bern-Belp, is 55 km from the Hotel Lakeview bei Interlaken.
Lausanne
Starling Hotel Lausanne
Featuring a free gym, Starling Hotel Lausanne is located in Saint-Sulpice, next to the campus of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. All modern rooms at the Starling Hotel Lausanne are air-conditioned and equipped with flat-screen satellite TV. Wi-Fi access is free. The Star*s restaurant, with an open kitchen, serves revisited Mediterranean specialties. Downtown Lausanne is a 10-minute drive from the Starling Hotel. A free shuttle service to and from the city of Lausanne is available mornings and evenings, Monday through Friday.
Rivage Hotel Restaurant Lutry
Formerly called the Hôtel de Ville, the elegant hotel-restaurant Le Rivage is located in the heart of Lutry, in a pedestrian area near the old port. It is also 20 minutes by bus from the center of Lausanne and 10 minutes from Ouchy. The on-site restaurant serves refined local cuisine, including fresh fish from the lake, as well as international dishes. You can also enjoy your meals on the terrace. Most of the rooms at Hotel Le Rivage have a view of Lake Geneva. If you are driving, you can stop in front of the hotel to drop off your luggage and then walk to the public parking lot, which is only 1 minute away. Parking cards are available at the reception. Finally, a card to use public transport in the Lausanne area will be given to you free of charge on request.
