Switzerland is an extremely beautiful and affluent country that is known for many things. Since they have a very high standard of living, one can expect things to not only be more expensive, but in general, be more luxurious. When traveling to this country there are many great hotels to choose from, many of which are very luxurious. We are going to take a look at a list of the top ten most haute hotels in Switzerland.
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10. Boutique Hotel Schlüssel – Beckenried
Located in the picturesque town of Beckenried, this hotel sits at the base of the Alps in the Lake Lucerne area. Breathtaking views surround the property and there are many options to enjoy this area. Skiing, hiking, golf, and swimming are a few of the activities that one can enjoy here. With a total of only 12 rooms, this hotel offers a level of privacy that is not offered at other hotels.
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9. Hotel Palafitte – Neuchâtel
This hotel holds the unique distinction of being the only hotel in Europe that is situated entirely on water. The hotel encompasses 40 pavilions on the shores of Lake Neufchatel and bears the hallmarks of a five star resort both in amenities and in cuisine. The town of Neuchatel, known for its watch making and high tech companies, offers wonderful shopping options. The town sits on the edges of the lake with sweeping views of the Alps in the background.
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8. Case di Sotto House & Breakfast – Orselina
Beautifully situated on a hillside overlooking Locarno and Lake Maggiore, this small and unique boutique hotel offers visitors the comfort and ambiance of a well maintained home as the entire hotel is housed in two restored formerly privately owned homes. Breakfast is prepared with high-quality organic ingredients, and is served in the living room by the fireplace, or under the romantic garden portico in fine weather.
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7. Crans Luxury Lodges – Crans-Montana
These beautiful chalets are individual mountain retreats that offer luxurious boutique accommodation and full facilities. Each chalet offers breathtaking views of the Alpine scenery and are set in private gardens. True ski in/out accommodations, most lifts are practically at your doorstep and in the summer season, amazing trails await the intrepid hiker.
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6. Gasthof Hirschen – Eglisau
On the banks of the river Rhine in the beautiful village of Eglisau one finds this magnificently restored traditional guest house that was originally built in the 16th century. Gasthof Hirschen offers luxurious accommodation and gourmet cuisine in a matchless riverside setting. The hotel sits between the Rhine river and expansive vineyards which offer delightful hikes year round. This hotel received the prestigious award of Historic Hotel of the Year in 2009.
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5. Hotel le Grand Chalet – Gstaad
Overlooking the Saanenland valley and Gstaad and located among a beautiful meadow, Hotel le Grand Chalet is styled in a traditional style Alpine hotel. Luxury accommodations and fine cuisine await the guests who select this boutique hotel. All types of winter sports are available from cross-country skiing, downhill skiing to snow shoeing and horse drawn sleigh rides. But the summer time visitors have wonderful options as well with more than 100 miles of hiking and biking trails.
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4. Hotel Frutt Lodge & Spa – Melchsee-Frutt
This newly designed and built hotel is situated on the shores of Lake Melchsee and combines luxurious accommodations with fine cuisine and a superb spa. The spa features Finnish and bio saunas, a steam bath and snow grotto and treatment rooms offering a range of massages. There is also a large indoor pool with a whirlpool area and a waterfall feature. The hotel is very modern and utilitarian in design from the outside, but the inside is certainly very luxurious.
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3. Hotel D’Angleterre – Geneva
This hotel located in the scenic city of Geneva and is bordered by the Juta Mountains and placid Lake Geneva. Located on the exclusive Quai du Mont Blanc, guest also have ample luxury shopping options as jewelers, watch companies and fashion boutiques line the streets not to mention the many fine dining establishments. Everything about this hotel is very luxurious, and it is decorated like a palace.
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2. Firefly Hotel – Zermatt
Situated in the heart of beautiful Zermatt, this newly built hotel offers luxury and state of the art accommodations in one location. Brilliantly placed between the Matterhorn Express cable car and the Matterhorn Museum, this resort offers the highest altitude skiing in all of Europe. With only 15 suites, the Firefly Hotel can assure that your every request will be taken care of by the professional staff.
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1. Chateau Gütsch – Lucerne
Here is one hotel for the list simply because who wouldn’t want to go to Switzerland and stay in a 19th century restored castle? A great deal of attention has been spent to restore the castle to its original standard and while expansive, the rooms still offer a sense of intimacy whether one is dining in the large restaurant or the seclusion of one of the many outdoor patio areas. Truly a unique and a one of a kind experience.
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