Must see hotels in Northeastern Switzerland

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As the name suggests, this hotel has zero stars – apart from the ones twinkling above you, that is… In one of Switzerland's most romantic ventures, you'll…

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Huddled away in a green, quiet corner of town is this charming B&B. The kindly Keller family make you feel instantly at home in their chalet with bright,…

Sidling up to the train station, Arcona Living is a contemporary new addition to Schaffhausen's hotel scene. The look is new-wave functional and…

In the back-of-beyond wilderness of St Martin, this little guesthouse is utterly peaceful. The rooms are big on Alpine charm, with lots of honeyed pine…

Sitting in mature gardens that slope picturesquely down to the lake, family-run Flyhof is a delight. Antique furniture and beams lend character to the…

With its broad, brightly decorated facade, this typical Appenzeller building houses generously sized rooms with wooden beds. Decor combines gentle pinks…

An almost startlingly modern hotel, plonked in the middle of the Old Town. The room decor is razor sharp, with clean lines, backlit walls and bold colours…

Straddling several higgledy-piggledy floors, this historic hotel is full of creaky charm and places you right in the thick of things. Elegantly furnished…

Could this be kid heaven? A converted grand Victorian hotel, the 'fairy-tale hotel' combines a beautiful setting and elegant modern rooms with all manner…

Säntis – das Hotel offers big mountain views from all angles, chic boutique-style rooms and a spa. The generously sized rooms play up the nouveau-Alpine…

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…

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…

Perched right at the top of Säntis, this charming, down-to-earth, family-run hut has a terrace commanding fabulous mountain views. Choose between basic…

A guesthouse since 1489, the Kronenhof has welcomed the likes of Goethe and Tsar Alexander. A recent makeover has spruced up the historic interior, with…

A 19th-century cotton mill has been reincarnated as the Lofthotel, affording fine views of the Churfirsten mountains and Walensee. Clean lines, polished…

The eclectic furniture in this faintly Gothic house resembles a private antiques collection, with an array of four-poster beds, Persian carpets,…

Set in a pretty half-timbered house, Hotel Frohsinn has light, airy rooms and its own microbrewery. Venture down to the vaulted cellar (mains Sfr17.50 to…

At the foot of mighty Piz Sardona, this simple mountain refuge has basic but cosy timber-clad digs. It's mostly used as a base for high-level hikes and…

Hostel Adrenalin is the hub of the young snowboarding and adventure-sports community in winter, with video games and lots of parties. Breakfast costs an…

You can’t get much closer to the heart of St Gallen at this kind of price. The hotel was recently given an overhaul, and the resulting varied modern rooms…