Hotels - Swiss Historic Hotels

The Aga Khan was there, as were François Mitterand, Tina Turner and Igor Stravinsky, Sophia Loren and Marcello Mastroianni, Björn Borg and Alain Prost. The famous Hotel Splendide Royal wears its name like a badge of honour. And with good reason, too. For this hotel has been the number one address in Lugano for a good one hundred years. And not just for the rich and famous, but for all those wishing to explore the fascinating world of Ticino or visiting the region on business.

Directly on the banks of the Rhine in Klein-Basel (Lesser Basel). Comprehensive room renovations respecting the existing building structures were carried out in 2005, supplemented with Swiss-type furniture. In 2008 the 12 renovated rooms with en-suite bathrooms in the annex, complemented with Vitra furniture, were opened. The Krafft cuisine is based on local and seasonal creations, served either in the restaurant overlooking the Rhine or on the terrace.

Schadau Castle enjoys a idyllic location directly on the shores of Lake Thun. Formerly a private summer residence, it is now a charming gem of a hotel. Elegant rooms with parquet floors, lounge serving alcoholic drinks, tea and coffee. Free use of the wellness facility in the neighbouring Seepark Hotel. Banqueting and seminar rooms. French, Mediterranean cuisine. Wide range of sherries and ports. English-style gardens.

This nostalgic Art Nouveau style building with its Belle Époque atmosphere, already described in Thomas Mann's book "Zauberberg" [Magic Mountain], opened its doors in 1900 as a luxury sanatorium and was later converted to a mountain hotel. The soul of the house, its architecture, has been preserved in its original form until today. The Villa Guarda - formerly the former doctor's residence - and the Chalet exude new splendour with their luxurious suites. With the Schatzalp train, the "Magic Mountain" is just four minutes away from the centre of Davos. Free WLAN access throughout the hotel premises, even in the Schatzalp/Strela skiing area.

Well located hotel on the Monte Verità in the Bauhaus style. Founded by idealistic naturalists and vegetarians, it is still a place of encounter, philosophy and ideas today. Extensive renovations have been carried out in 2008. Restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, fine dining room and terrace with a gorgeous view.

This 4-star boutique hotel was recently fully refurbished. Charming rooms with historic touches, familiar design classics, a sophisticated colour concept, traditional craftsmanship and contemporary furniture design. Banqueting hall with a view of St. Ursen Cathedral. French-inspired gastronomy in the elegant restaurant, bar à vin and large boulevard terrace. Parking spaces, wheelchair-friendly.

The Palazzo Salis was built in 1629 by the knight Baptista von Salis, converted into a guest house in 1876 and awarded the distinction of Historic Hotel of the Year in 1998. The wildly romantic garden with its unique display of summer flowers won an award in 2009.

Excellence since 1641: the Romantik Seehotel Sonne Zürich-Küsnacht is a historic four-star superior hotel in a picturesque location directly on Lake Zurich. It offers 40 rooms and elegant junior suites, characterised by an exciting interplay of a venerable building and modern detailing. The two restaurants “Sonnengalerie” and the traditional “Gaststuben” provide gastronomic delights, while three historic rooms and a magnificent banqueting hall offer extraordinary moments steeped in history.

This 4-star boutique hotel lies at the heart of the traffic-free old town and was newly opened in 2015. In addition to 39 individual design rooms and suites, further features include a hotel-own library, exquisite Restaurant Balthos and bar and Delish-Take-Out. Culinary wise, focus is on a cosmopolitan cuisine, naturally including vegan dishes. Free use of the Hamam-Wellness-Center within walking distance.