Best Design Hotels in Switzerland

The Experimental group’s newest property renovation has caused a stir. If you love to be among the first to try the latest and hottest hotels, book a stay here. Its 39 rooms and suites by Paris-based, Milanese interior designer Fabrizio Casiraghian, give it a boutique feel. Evocative of 1970s glamour, it’s all deeply chic and sleek. Chef Gregory Marchand is at the gastronomic helm, serving contemporary takes on alpine classics and in summer, small plates with tapas. The hotel has chosen to partner with French, tailor-made skin treatment brand Biologique Recherche and after dark, the Farm Club is the place to be and be seen, in Verbier.

Designed by celebrated architects Herzog & de Meuron, the beautiful Boutique & Design Hotel Volkshaus Basel can be found in a central location in the buzzing Kleinbasel district. The hotel is a short distance from the picturesque riverside and the Basel Trade Fair. The hotel offers a collection of 45 expertly crafted guestrooms and suites and features the spacious Terrace Suite with a private roof terrace. Guests are invited to dine on site at The Brasserie and enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner in a stylish setting or take advantage of the tree-lined inner courtyard. The IMI Bar at Volkshaus Basel offers a relaxing atmosphere to savour a beverage or learn to make your won with a cocktail workshop. The hotel hosts an array of exciting musical and cultural events.

THE VIEW Lugano offers bespoke getaways in an entirely unique setting overlooking the glistening Lake of Lugano. This hotel seeks to provide guests with a luxury, maritime experience with its sensational vistas and deluxe interior design – reminiscent of a lavish yacht. This exclusive hotel is comprised of 16 junior suites and 2 suites with a serene private balcony. Guests can fully customise their stay and even tailor their own sleep experience with the hotel’s pillow menu. THE VIEW is a sophisticated and contemporary location for hosting private celebrations, business meetings and weddings with indoor and outdoor spaces on offer. This hotel also offers a world-class, Michelin-starred dining establishment in THE VIEW Fine Dining, complete with a carefully crafted selection of artisanal beers and exquisite wines from around Europe. Terrace TreCinqueZero also offers a tranquil, alfresco lounge area to enjoy signature cocktails and sensational flavours in lush, verdant surroundings.

7132 House of Architects is located in Vals, Switzerland and offers a truly unique experience where the designs of four unique architects sit in complete harmony. There are 73 contemporary rooms where the individual styles of each architect are showcased. This luxury experience can be complete with a world-class private transfer from anywhere in Switzerland via limousine or helicopter. The hotel boasts truly exquisite dining establishments including 7132 Red, 7132 Blue, and the extraordinary, 2-Michelin-starred 7132 Silver where expert chefs have carefully curated the finest dining experiences. This hotel also prides itself on incredible once in a life time experiences including the “Swimming in Darkness” package which includes admission to the mysterious 7132 Therma Baths. There are also state-of-the-art spa and gym facilities on site in addition to modern meeting spaces for hosting unforgettable business events and conferences in style.