The Engadine
This place above the main street in Scuol makes an excellent budget option. Cheaper rooms share bathrooms, while slightly more expensive rooms have their…
Must-see hotels in Switzerland
Brienz
Guarded by a namesake Steinbock (ibex), this beautiful pine chalet dates to 1787. The plush, warm-hued rooms have organic mattresses, flat-screen TVs and…
Bernese Oberland
Whisking you back 100 years, the chandelier-lit public areas at this genteel hotel exude art nouveau flair. Some rooms overdo the Laura Ashley–style…
Valais
With great views out over the valley and mountains, this place features comfortable rooms in a gorgeous old building on Rue du Village, the old road…
Montreux
In 1829 this vintner’s mansion was converted into a hotel. The old charm has remained intact and the property, set in magnificent grounds, is on the Swiss…
Bernese Oberland
Oozing 250 years of history from every creaking beam, this archetypal Alpine chalet is a stunner. Romantic and warm, the cottage-style rooms feature low…
Canton of Zürich
Right in the heart of the Old Town, Jakob flaunts chic, minimalist-style rooms in neutral tones and with wood floors. The chef takes pride in local…
Lugano
Run by the respected local Gabbani food family and within sight of their signature delicatessen, this enticing place has slickly styled rooms with pops of…
Valais
The Farinet, above the Xtreme sports shop on Verbier's central square, is legendary. Known as much for its bevy of celebrity-studded bars, DJs and clubs…
Graubünden
Historic meets modern at this young-at-heart hotel on the main road through Lenzerheide. The pick of the rooms sport razor-sharp decor, with monochrome…
Geneva
If you fancy spending the night adrift on Lake Geneva and waking up to eye-popping views of the Jet d'Eau, this catamaran turned luxe floating B&B makes…
Northeastern Switzerland
Silk curtains, cherry-wood furnishings and plush lamb's-wool rugs grace the spacious rooms at this grand 19th-century pile. Relax with a swim in the…
Bernese Oberland
Huddled away in a quiet corner of the village on the fringes of woods, this sweet, family-run, chalet-style hotel is incredibly welcoming. The pick of the…
Canton of Zürich
A shining example of Winterthur’s urban regeneration, this hip hostel takes shelter in a born-again factory. Backpackers are in their element here, with…
St Moritz
Splashes of crimson, hardwood floors and clean lines define this contemporary B&B in a good location in St Moritz-Bad. Fitted with rain showers and flat…
Lake Lucerne
This friendly waterfront hotel has natty, modern and spotless rooms. The best have lake views and balconies, while others are attractively priced for…
Wengen
From town, loop back under the rail track and head down the hill to this snug log chalet with bright, wood-floored rooms in Alpine-chic style and with…
Locarno
Designed with a razor-sharp eye for detail, this boutique hotel above a cafe and art gallery has been decorated with flair, originality and lots of unique…
Ticino
Expect a heartfelt benvenuto at this sweet, extremely peaceful B&B in Bosco Gurin, where the rush of a nearby stream is the backbeat. The colourful rooms…
Graubünden
The lovely place, right in the centre of Bad Ragaz, has slickly renovated, individually decorated rooms, plus its own excellent restaurant. You'll be…
Locarno
Set in pretty gardens above Locarno, Pensione Olanda keeps it sweet and simple – though the views reaching across the lake to the mountains beyond are…
Switzerland
One of the hiker's greatest pleasures in the Swiss Alps is staying at a mountain hut, and the SAC runs 152 of them. Bookings are essential. Annual…
Brienz
Overlooking Brienzersee and the thundering Giessbach Falls from its hilltop perch, the lavish 19th-century Grand Hotel Giessbach is a romantic retreat…
Lucerne
Just across from Lucerne's train station, this hotel with a faux-Gothic exterior offers smart, modern rooms with hardwood-style floors and high ceilings,…
Bernese Oberland
Nestled at the foot of the castle is this graceful 18th-century hotel with an inviting wood-panelled restaurant (mains Sfr28 to Sfr43). Hardwood floors,…
Ticino
This is a 13th-century castle turned romantic waterfront hotel in the southeast corner of Ascona's Old Town, complete with flowery gardens and heated…
Ticino
Just inside the Old Town, this is a petite and friendly midrange pick. Rooms are straightforward but light; the best have balconies with knockout views of…
Central Switzerland
Centrally located on Landsgemeindeplatz's cobbled Old Town square facing the lake, this place has simple, comfy rooms. The popular French Brasserie is…
Ticino
Nestled in the heart of Ascona, this attractively converted 17th-century townhouse has nine bright, parquet-floored rooms. The restaurant (mains Sfr35 to…
Central Switzerland
Goethe once stayed at this centuries-old hotel, right on Haufplatz in central Schwyz, whose spacious rooms have been renovated in generic modern style…
Interlaken
Supercentral yet peaceful, the Alphorn is a five-minute toddle from Interlaken West station. Decorated in cool blues and whites, the rooms are spotlessly…
Lauterbrunnen
The bright rooms with downy duvets are immaculately kept at this grand old hotel; the best have balconies with Staubbach Falls views. There’s a sociable…
The Engadine
The 13 rooms in this beautiful 500-year-old Engadine house overlooking the central plaza are full of timber-flavoured rustic charm. Savour fondue or fish…
Valais
The welcome is heartfelt at this flowery chalet wedged between boutiques on main street Leukerbad. Snug rooms are all-pine and the downstairs restaurant…
Lake Geneva & Vaud
Rooms at this lovely lakeside property (3km from Nyon) are spacious, comfortable and stylish, but it's the magnificent views of Lake Geneva, the Alps and…
Lucerne
True to its name, the centrally situated Cascada has a waterfall flowing in its ultra-modern lobby. Each of its 66 rooms honours a Swiss waterfall in name…
Montreux
This lakefront Belle-Epoque hotel has good 'bones' but the decor and some common areas could do with a refresh. That said, it offers good value when…
Zürich
With a cracking location only steps from the train station and the shops of Bahnhofstrasse, this stylish five-storey hotel offers friendly service and a…
Ticino
Reached by a cable car from Verdasio or a lovely 8km hike through beech and chestnut woods, this eco-friendly B&B in Intragna is a welcome respite. The…
Northeastern Switzerland
For a down-on-the-farm experience, sleep in the straw and sip home-pressed apple juice at the blissfully tranquil Frasnacht Strohhotel. If you don’t want…
