Hotels - Boutique & Design Hotels

Steeped in tradition, the International au Lac Historic Lakeside Hotel has been in family hands since 1906 and is the only lakeshore hotel in the historic centre of Lugano to have its own parking garage, garden and swimming pool. It had the honorary title "Historic Hotel" bestowed on it by the ICOMOS jury of UNESCO in 2007 and is now a listed building. Although it has consistently modernized in line with the changing needs of its guests, it has forfeited none of its old world charm.

After the ambitious renovation, the Victoria appears as a stylish and meditative getaway in the best location. 150 comfortable rooms and suites decorated in soft natural hues, with every comfort. Various restaurants, including Peppino, which offers reinterpreted Italian specialities from head chef Mirto Marchesi. Panoramic bar with terrace. Seminar rooms. Wellness area with swimming pool, fitness equipment and sauna. Sustainable hotel concept.

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.

An extremely tasteful designer hotel in an alpine chic style, centrally located in Zermatt and with an elegant wellness facility. Some of the 29 rooms and suites have clear views of the Matterhorn. Ideal for gourmets: with a variety of restaurants (one of which has been awarded 13 GaultMillau points), the hotel enjoys a great reputation for gastronomic variety under one roof. The bars and nightclubs are popular meeting places.

Fabulously situated historic hotel dating back to 1859, with a view of the Valais 4,000m peaks. Carefully renovated and fitted with a splendid spa in 2004, this venerable building has been transformed into an elegant, luxurious bijoux hotel with original furniture. Situated 1,650 metres above sea level in the middle of an alpine hiking and skiing paradise. Authentic cuisine, excellent Valais wine list.

This elegant 4-star superior hotel is located directly on Lake Thun with a view of lake and mountains. 91 spacious and bright rooms. Amenities such as mini bar, fresh fruit, bikes, e-bikes, canoe, SUP, kayak and use of public transport are available for free. Spa and gym with massage, bistro, gourmet restaurant, Chef's table in the Seepark kitchen. Extremely modern conference rooms. Charging station for electric vehicles.

Comprehensively renovated in 2009, centrally located in beautiful Montreux, a hotel with a strong reference to music and culture. Bold, international design in the 32 rooms and 3 suites, some overlooking the lake. Restaurant, lounge and wine bar for culinary delights, an ideal meeting place for innovative people who love the unusual. The red and white colour scheme sets the tone throughout the house.

This Design Boutique Hotel opened in 2015 more than lives up to its name: All of the 18 luxurious suites boast furnished terraces - and views over Lake Lugano are stupendous. State-of-the-art SPA, fitness, hamam and indoor pool; restaurant Innocenti Evasioni with creative and market-fresh Mediterranean cuisine, seminar and banquette facilities, free use of E-bikes and just 5 minutes on foot from the town center.

The lodge sits majestically on a rock 45m above the village. Passing through a tunnel, guests come to a lift rising up through the rock to the lobby at almost 1,650m above sea level. The hotel has 30 rooms, including 12 suites, as well as a library, a restaurant with open fireplaces, a lounge bar, a boardroom, the Caverne bar and two sun terraces high above the rooftops of Zermatt. Wellness area with views of the Matterhorn.

A really special oasis of tranquillity in the sought-after Seefeld neighbourhood. The villa, a protected historical monument that dates back to 1912, has been transformed into an exclusive boutique hotel. Individual designer rooms and suites with exquisite parquet floors, secluded garden with a romantic pavilion. The à la carte breakfast includes homemade specialities. The hotel has its own cinema, a fireside lounge, various salons and a nostalgic winter garden.

A home away from home: Living rather than lodging is the motto in this centrally located, urban 4-star establishment. Herman’s Wohnzimmer with boulevard café, bar, cigar lounge and library is a meeting spot for guests and locals alike; its uncomplicated dishes are also available for take-out. And if you want to escape the daily grind, take one of the hotel’s own yoga classes – held in the tranquil birch grove, weather permitting.

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.

Four stars for all the senses: the boutique hotel in a glorious panoramic location with views of the Eiger north face combines sustainability with great design. It boasts 28 distinctive, elegant rooms and suites for an ergonomic night’s sleep on Coco-Mat® beds, not to mention a honeymoon suite with its own whirlpool. Market-fresh, creative seasonal cuisine is made using regional ingredients. The hotel also has a sun terrace, spa with outdoor whirlpool and seminar rooms. Dogs are very welcome.

Here the name says it all: the view of the personally managed and sustainable boutique hotel is unique. 21 individual rooms in stylish alpine chic. Creative cuisine, nose to tail concept, seasonal vegetables, Swiss wine list. Sunny location in the idyllic village of Wiesen. Sports opportunities in the region such as golf, mountain biking, skiing, hiking, sledding, cross-country skiing.

The legendary Volkshaus Basel is located in the heart of the lively Kleinbasel district: a social institution with a hotel, bar and brasserie, traditional event rooms and a remarkable collection of modern art. Forty-five thoughtfully designed, air-conditioned rooms and suites. The famous brasserie with its large tree-shaded inner courtyard is the culinary centre of the house. Express check in and check out. Banqueting and seminar rooms. Numerous arts and cultural events.

For winter sport fans, the position of the unique and newly constructed Ski-In & Ski-Out Resort in the Engadine is just perfect! Access to the Piz Corvatsch cable car is directly in front of the hotel and each room has a balcony or terrace. Three restaurants, own bakery, Nira Spa with 5 treatment rooms, sauna, steam bath, Arabian-style Rasul bath, whirlpool, room to relax and top-modern gym are further features, as well as a well-equipped library for book worms.

Since its conversion in 2014, the stylish boutique hotel radiates renewed brilliance. A hotel aligned to business people and discerning travelers, offering good value for money. The three-star hotel has 60 rooms, all equipped with spacious work areas, free Internet access and printer if you need one. Bright conference room, onsite restaurant and fitness and sauna in the exclusive Holmes Spa. Children welcome. The famous Bahnhofstrasse and Paradeplatz are within walking distance.

A striking hotel that opened in 2020 and has long since become an institution for exquisite style and excellent cuisine. 16 exceptional rooms and suites with an inspiring combination of local materials and design. State-of-the-art seminar and event rooms, free underground car park. In-house bike hire. Ideal location in the centre of the touristically diverse region, 11 km to St. Gallen.

Innovative capsule hotel with 144 capsules in the Prime Center at Zurich Airport. Two bedrooms are reserved for women only. In addition, there are six accessible and one wheelchair-accessible capsules. Washrooms are segregated by gender and each have separate shower stalls. The hotel also boasts a spa with hot pots and a coffee lounge. The airport is a short walk away.

A stylish city hotel in a peaceful, central location. Extremely comfortable and spacious rooms, special kids rooms with toys, apartments with kitchenettes, all with Nespresso machines, box spring beds, Rituals products, rain showers. Some of the hotel’s rooms open out onto the terrace. Cosy inner courtyard. Homemade breakfast. In the afternoons from Friday to Sunday: tea time with a twist. Urban bar and cosy lounge. Fitness centre.

This traditional 19th century 4-star hotel is located in the historic village of Scuol. In 2009, it was skillfully transformed into a boutique hotel. The bright and friendly atmosphere, personal attention by the host family, the spa facilities and fine cuisine (13 Gault Millau points, member of the Jeunes Restaurateurs d'Europe) make for memorable moments and complete relaxation.

The Storchen Zurich hotel has a reputation for great hospitality that stretches back over 650 years. The present hotel was built in 1938 and since then it has been regularly renovated so that it always meets customer requirements. You will be impressed by the elegance and comfort of the 64 rooms and suites. They offer unique views of the Limmat river, Weinplatz and the old town. A upmarket location for an unforgettable stay.

FIVE Zurich combines the highest level of Swiss hospitality with the cosmopolitan flair typical of FIVE hotels, and offers local guests and international visitors a first-class experience. The hotel boasts 87 upscale suites and rooms, seven award-winning gastronomic venues, a glamorous rooftop club, a unique outdoor pool and a relaxing spa, paired with customisable event and meeting spaces. The luxurious lifestyle retreat towers over Zurich’s glittering city centre and treats guests with a magnificent view of the Uetliberg mountain. It is just a ten-minute drive from the city centre and has a direct connection to public transportation, which is a two-minute walk away.

The pretty, charming and peacefully situated 4-star hotel on Lake Maggiore is run with a warm and personal touch. Stylish, elegant rooms; all double rooms with a balcony and air conditioning, and some have a wonderful view of the lake. Hearty breakfast with seasonal specialities. Large heated pool in the Mediterranean park. Free e-bike service and parking space, garage, WiFi. Just a five-minute walk to the lake.

Sunny location, right next to ski lifts, cross-country ski runs, hiking and biking trails. This modern 3-star superior hotel offers four room categories, plus double rooms with connecting doors. Seminar rooms, bike storage, large sun terrace, wellness area with steam bath, sauna, fitness room. In summer, only with breakfast service. The trendy bar and restaurant are open during the winter.

Architecturally ornate hotel in a perfect location. Suites, deluxe doubles, superior doubles and family rooms, most with views of the Matterhorn. It takes mountain hikers and winter sports enthusiasts only two minutes to get to the Zermatt-Klein-Matterhorn bottom station through an underground passage. The magazine "Geo Saison" voted the Focus, opened in 2008, in 7th place in Europe in the Newcomer category.

Located in the university quarter on the Zürichberg hill, the graceful old town house was renovated in 2014 and offers 37 modern and individually furnished rooms. Trendy restaurant with garden terrace, bar and lounge. Conference rooms and underground parking. Old town and train station within walking distance. Perfect for business and city breaks.

In a central location, just a few steps away from Bellevue and the lake. Individually furnished, stylish rooms, spacious suites and luxurious apartments for up to five people. Hearty breakfast served until 10 a.m. Fine delicacies are also served in the well-loved bar. State-of-the-art meeting room for up to ten people. Hotel parking in the underground garage. Right next to the tram stop.

This boutique hotel on Pilatusplatz, opened in 2016, is an original and creative city hotel in which past and modernity find themselves in inspiring interplay. Some of the 40 rooms have a view of the Rigi, Pilatus or the city wall. Wide selection of rooms, including for families. Josper Grill restaurant featuring specialities fresh from the fire. Trendy bar with selection of gin. Lavish breakfast buffet.

The individually and creatively-run hotel with nine atmospheric rooms is known for its art. View of Lake Constance, romantic hotel garden just steps away from the shore. Restaurant with Swiss and Mediterranean cuisine, fresh tartar, stews, soups with spices from the hotel's own herb garden. Perfect location for exploring the diverse Arbon region.

The extraordinary interior of this 4-star hotel is all about rock ‘n’ roll: Colourful, luxurious rooms and suites, most of which have a balcony, as well as an airy studio suite with kitchen unit. Indoor pool, 1,000m2 spa, communal dining space at the Sessions restaurant. Various seminar rooms in the former chapel are available for events and festivities. Families welcome. Pets allowed.

After a stylish renovation, the 130-year-old hotel has a fresh, modern look. With various room categories ranging from practical to luxurious, the boutique rooms are sophisticated and furnished with care. A popular meeting point in the hotel is the lounge, where small delicacies are served. In the Buddha Bar, drinking culture is celebrated to the highest standard. 15 minutes from Lucerne. Ideal location for a holiday in the exciting region around Lake Lucerne.

The Romantik Hotel Mont-Blanc au Lac is located on the idyllic lakeside promenade of Morges, right by the old harbour and close to the picturesque old town. With its cosy rooms, business guests can also enjoy a holiday atmosphere at the hotel. It is just a short distance to Lausanne and half an hour to Geneva airport. Guests will be enticed by the picturesque villages along the lake, the vineyards and views of the snow-capped Savoy Alps.

Elegant and charming 4-star hotel in the heart of Geneva not far from the lake, and offering all the luxury of a 5-star hotel. Exclusive “Ladies First” suites, designed by women for women. Spacious, high-class rooms, suites up to 100m2 in size furnished with Louis XV antiques and marble baths. Outstanding gastronomy, 16 GaultMillau points. Traditional bar. Spa with fitness area, Turkish bath and saunas.

Ensemble of two striking hotels, a third is in the planning stage. Huus Bären is a traditional 400-year-old 3-star hotel that has been honoured with the Swiss Location Award. The 4-star Huus Löwen plays with historical elements and modern design. Gastronomy at its best: Appenzell specialities reinterpreted, summer terrace, wine cellar, cigar lounge. SPA area with historic tiled stove. Outdoor hot tub.

This surprising lifestyle hotel in the former Hürlimann brewery is an extraordinary retreat in the heart of Zurich and combines historical industrial character with urban design. 60 individual trendy rooms and suites. Ventilation equipped with UVC spotlights means there is a sterilised supply of air throughout the hotel. Award-winning guest ambassador service. Boardrooms for creative meetings. Wine library and bar with regional dishes and exquisite Swiss wines. Admission to the public thermal baths.