Switzerland
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski
In St. Moritz’s Bad (Bath) quarter, Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski marries Belle Époque grandeur with Alpine polish. Sunlit rooms and residences face the Engadine peaks. Ski-in access to Corviglia, return to the Kempinski The Spa with pools and saunas; dine across restaurants. Lake paths, cross-country trails, and boutiques are just minutes away. 9.4
The Alpina Gstaad
Above the village, The Alpina Gstaad is chalet-luxe reimagined: rough-hewn stone, carved timber, contemporary art. Sunlit rooms and suites with fireplaces and balconies frame Bernese Alps. Drift between the Six Senses Spa, indoor–outdoor pools, wine cellar, cinema and cigar lounge. Dine at Sommet and Megu. Ski lifts and trails nearby. 9.6
Four Seasons, Geneva
On the Rhône beside the Mont-Blanc Bridge, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues marries 19th-century grace with lake-bright polish. Serene rooms and suites gaze at the Alps or rooftops. Swim in the top-floor pool, unwind at Spa Mont Blanc, dine at Il Lago and Izumi—steps to Old Town and boutiques. 9.4
Hotel Eden Roc
On Lake Maggiore in Ascona, Hotel Eden Roc is a sun-washed Swiss-Mediterranean retreat with palm gardens and private docks. Light-filled rooms and suites, many with balconies. Laze between lakefront pools, beach club and spa; try sailing or paddleboards. Dine across waterside restaurants. Steps to Ascona’s promenade, boutiques and boat trips. 9.4
Hotel Splendide Royal
On Lugano’s lakeside promenade, Hotel Splendide Royal is a Belle Époque grande dame polished for today. Sunlit rooms and suites, many with balconies, gaze over water and mountains. Dine on the panoramic terrace, sip at the bar, unwind at the spa and pool. Steps from Via Nassa, ferries and funiculars. 9.4
Park Hotel Vitznau
On Lake Lucerne beneath Mount Rigi, Park Hotel Vitznau is a meticulously restored lakeside palace of marble halls, art and cellars. Individually designed suites gaze across water and peaks. Swim in the infinity pools, unwind at the spa and private lidos, and indulge in world-class food. Landings and mountain railways sit minutes away. 9.8
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Baur au Lac
Zurich.
Baur au Lac presides over Zurich’s lakeside park, a privately owned grande dame since 1844. Elegant, art-filled rooms and suites; terraces, a fitness and spa, and fine dining at Pavillon and Baur’s set the rhythm. The mood is polished, discreet, steps from the Bahnhofstrasse boutiques, the Opera House, and Old Town. 9.6
The Dolder Grand
Zurich.
The Dolder Grand crowns Zurich’s forested hillside, a fairy-tale castle fused with bold contemporary wings. Light-filled rooms overlook the lake and the Alps; a vast spa with pools and thermal zones restores. Dine at The Restaurant and Saltz. The mood is polished, art-rich, minutes from Old Town and lakeside promenades by the Dolderbahn. 9.6
The Woodward
Geneva.
The Woodward, a Belle Époque lakefront palace reborn in Geneva, offers all-suite elegance with Parisian flair. Dining spans L’Atelier de Joël Robuchon and Le Jardinier; a vast Guerlain Spa with pool and hammam restores. The mood is hushed, artful, and polished, facing Mont Blanc and steps from boutiques and quays. 9.8
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
Lake Lucerne.
Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa perches high above Lake Lucerne with cinematic views. Sleek rooms and suites, a vast spa with an indoor–outdoor infinity pool, and panoramic trails set the rhythm. Dine across chic venues. The mood is polished alpine glamour, reached by lake boat and funicular, minutes from Lucerne’s old town. 9.4
Badrutt's Palace Hotel
St Moritz.
Badrutt’s Palace commands St. Moritz lakefront with storybook turrets and sparkling salons. Rooms and suites mix Engadine heritage with contemporary polish. Palace Wellness spa, indoor pool, ice rink, and legendary après-ski bars animate winter; lake and mountain jaunts fill summer. The mood is glamorous, storied, steps from boutiques and funiculars. 9.6
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
St Moritz.
Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, the Engadine’s original grande dame, surveys Lake St. Moritz and sunlit peaks. Elegant rooms blend Alpine warmth with polish. A vast spa, indoor–outdoor pools, and a winter ice rink meet summer golf and hiking. Restaurants and lively bars set the tone, steps from Dorf boutiques and Corviglia lifts. 9.6
Gstaad Palace
Gsaad.
Gstaad Palace crowns a pine-clad hill above the chalet village, its turrets glowing over the Saanenland. Alpine-chic rooms and suites, a vast spa with pools, hammam and grotto, and storied restaurants and GreenGo club set the mood. Glamour feels effortless; skiing, hiking and boutique-strolling begin just beyond the porte-cochère outside. 9.8
The Chedi
Andermatt valley.
The Chedi Andermatt blends alpine timber and Asian minimalism in a hushed, design-led sanctuary. Spacious suites with fireplaces, a vast spa with hydrotherapy and pools, and fine dining, including The Japanese, set the rhythm. The vibe is polished and cocooning, steps from pistes and hiking trails, and the dramatic Oberalp Pass nearby. 9.6
Hotel GRACE LA MARGNA
St Moritz.
Grace La Margna St. Moritz revives a Belle Époque landmark above the lake. Contemporary rooms and suites pair with a soothing spa, pool, and sleek bars and restaurants. The mood is design-led, quietly glamorous. Steps from the funicular, boutiques, and lakeside promenades, with Engadine skiing, hiking, and high-altitude light beyond. 10
Riffelhaus 1853
Zermatt.
Riffelhaus 1853 sits high above Zermatt on the Gornergrat line, a former mountaineers’ lodge reborn with chalet-chic rooms and endless Matterhorn views. Outdoor hot tub, sauna, and fondue-warmed dining follow days on the slopes or trails. The mood is historic, alpine-authentic, reached by cogwheel, with Zermatt’s village lights far below. 9.4
Riffelalp Resort 2222m
Zermatt.
Riffelalp Resort 2222m perches high above Zermatt, reachable by Gornergrat railway and forest tram. Chalet-chic rooms gaze at the Matterhorn; a mountain spa, outdoor heated pool, and fondue-warm restaurants cocoon weary limbs. Winter brings ski-in/ski-out ease; summer means flowered meadows and trails, with village lights twinkling far below at night. 9.8
Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa
Villars - Gryon Ski Area.
Chalet RoyAlp Hôtel & Spa crowns Villars-sur-Ollon with chalet-chic warmth and sweeping Alps views. Cosy rooms and residences with fireplaces, an elegant spa with indoor pool, hammam and sauna, and refined Swiss dining anchor days. The mood is polished, family-friendly, steps from ski lifts, hiking trails, and sunny, south-facing terraces. 9.2
Crans Ambassador
Montana.
Crans Ambassador crowns Crans-Montana with glass-fronted modernism and panoramic Alps views. Cosy-chic rooms and suites, many with terraces, orbit a tranquil spa with pool, sauna, and hammam, plus ski concierge and boot room. L’Altitude and terrace lounges fuel days. The mood is polished alpine-cool, steps from lifts, boutiques, and pistes. 9.4
AlpenGold
Davos.
AlpenGold, Davos’s gleaming, oval landmark, perches above Lake Davos with sweeping Alpine views. Contemporary rooms and suites have balconies; a tranquil spa with pools, saunas and treatments. Restaurants, a lounge and sunny terraces fuel après. The mood is design-forward yet cocooning, minutes from pistes, hiking trails and congress buzz. 9.2
Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort
Lenk.
Lenkerhof Gourmet Spa Resort, at the foot of the Wildstrubel in Lenk, blends playful design with Belle Époque bones. Rooms gaze at the Simmental. The 7sources spa, sulfur pools, saunas, and indoor–outdoor swimming restore; Michelin-starred Spettacolo and Oh de Vie nourish. The mood is youthful, foodie, ski-and-hike chic near lifts. 9.4
Carlton Hotel
St Moritz.
Carlton Hotel St. Moritz peers over the frozen lake, a suite-only winter palace of fireplaces and sweeping Engadine light. A three-floor spa, outdoor pool, and butlers cosset between ski runs. Dine at Da Vittorio and Bel Etage. The mood is glamorous, intimate, minutes from funiculars, boutiques, and candlelit après nights. 10
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