Best Family Friendly Hotels in Switzerland

The Hôtel Bristol is a unique and luxurious escape in the heart of the beautiful city of Geneva and is located in the Square du Mont Blanc. There are 109 Art Deco-inspired guest rooms and suites for guests to choose from with plenty of space and options available. The Coté Square restaurant is on hand to serve gourmet cuisine to delight your palate while a buffet breakfast is included in your stay. There is also a chilled bar with live music and entertainment. Guests can also expect exclusive access to the hotel’s spa and wellness centre including a relaxing Hammam and high-tech treatments. There are also fitness facilities available only to guests. The Hôtel Bristol invites the whole family and provides babysitting services upon request. The hotel is also pet-friendly.

Overlooking the glorious Lake Geneva, with the iconic Mont Blanc in the background, is the luxurious, recently renovated The Ritz Carlton Hotel de la Paix. There are 74 lavish guestrooms, including 19 suites, with contemporary furnishings and unbeatable views over Lake Geneva, Mont Blanc Square and Jet d’Eau. Suite options feature a spacious 2-Bedroom Lakefront Suite, and the sophisticated Grace Kelly Suite complete with a kitchenette. There are four unique dining venues to choose from including Dans Le Noir? where you will be treated to a gourmet meal in total darkness. Guests can relax and unwind in the unparalleled La Vallée SPA Suites and choose from the array of treatments on offer. There is a 24-hour fitness centre exclusively for guests as well as a selection of experiences around Geneva. The hotel is also pet friendly.

In an idyllic setting on Lake Geneva’s left bank, the Hotel Métropole Genève overlooks the lake and the stunning English Garden and is a stone’s throw from Rue du Rhône in the charming Old Town. There is a lavish selection of expertly decorated guestrooms and suites with views over the lake and the city while the luxurious Suite Royale provides vistas containing Mont Blanc Bridge and the Jardin Anglais. The nearby Hôtel de Parc des Eaux-Vives restaurant offers stunning cuisine in a gorgeous new setting while the Hotel Métropole Genève itself boats the MET Rooftop Lounge. The lounge serves tapas and a vast selection of drinks alongside seasonal décor and sensational panoramic views. There are several meeting and event spaces fit to host sophisticated functions for up to 180 guests. The hotel is within walking distance of the main shopping areas of the city.

Dating back to the mid-19th century, this establishment now comprises four buildings and is home to the continent’s largest open-air sculpture exhibition. The Helena Spa has been designed in an elaborate, baroque style, with mineral-rich waters fed from Bad Ragaz’s Tamina Gorge and a grand pillared indoor pool area. Grand Resort offers a children’s club villa, a casino, two golf courses, a tennis court and a medi-clinic. There are seven restaurants — including Zollstube (serving comforting Swiss mountain classics), Verve by Sven and IGNIV by Andreas Caminada; it’s easy to eat healthily here, with good nutrition at the heart of the resort’s wellness ethos.

Make like Audrey Hepburn and Sophia Loren and stay at this property; looming 500 metres above the lake, guests can arrive by boat then funicular. Built in 1873, it experienced a heyday during the middle of the last century, before undergoing a multi-million refurbishment in this century, making it a fully accessible hotel of four parts. Facilities include the Alpine Spa with an indoor pool, a kidney-shaped outdoor infinity pool, three Davis Cup-standard tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course, a private lakeside lido, 12 eateries and shopping boutiques. The hotel provides free mountain bike hire, a kids’ club and a playground onsite.

First opened in 1909, the Hotel Royal Savoy is a beautiful Art Nouveau property, close to Lac Léman. Its turrets and landscaped gardens create a fairytale feel, with a serene hillside setting, that’s still within easy pedestrian reach of the centre. The 196-bedroom hotel was renovated in 2015 and includes a rooftop bar, cigar lounge, brasserie and further bar, as well as seasonal pop-up venues. The spa has both indoor and outdoor pools, cutting-edge treatments and a hammam. Rooms come with Nespresso machines, Bulgari toiletries, marble bathrooms and plenty have balconies.

The two buildings housing this five-star hotel, date back to 1861. Its interiors were more recently re-designed by Pierre-Yves Rochon, creating an upscale country mansion effect, focussing on pastel hues and mirrors to echo the neighbouring lake’s surface. Many stay for the 1,500 square-meter Cinq Mondes spa, with its naturopathy treatments, two heated pools, tennis courts, terrace restaurant and a patio featuring the ‘tree of life’. Culinary highlights include the two Michelin starred Anne-Sophie Pic restaurant, Miyako Lausanne (Japanese food) and a grand brasserie, as well as several bars. And the Beau-Rivage Palace has its own concept store.

Not to be confused with the Beau-Rivage Palace, the Lausanne Palace is an impressive Grand Dame just a few minutes walk to the train and metro stations. 140 contemporary rooms – some with lake views – have dark wood flooring, free minibars and Penhaligon’s bath products. Its spa area includes a family-friendly pool. The Michelin-starred La Table du Lausanne Palace provides a sensory journey with panoramic rooftop views. But guests can also dine alfresco at Côté Jardin, in the Sushi Zen Palace, at Brasserie du Grand Chêne, or grab a healthy snack at Yogi Booster. Lausanne Palace has been popular with locals and visitors alike since its inception in 1915.

In a prime position overlooking the water, this hotel is spread across three buildings, each with its own personality. Native architectural designer Carlo Rampazzi has created a decor reflecting the retro vibes of Eden Roc’s forty-year history. There’s no shortage of things to do onsite: the hotel has its own watersports school, a kids’ club, four restaurants (including French and Italian fare), an alfresco terrace bar, a private stretch of lake beach, a marina, three pools, a gym and a spa. All of the bedrooms come with balconies and indulgent Molton Brown toiletries.

This low-rise 16th-century hotel is akin to a luxury manor home, with 78 accommodations. Guests can explore courtyards filled with roses, a bird sanctuary, vineyard and its exclusive stretch of beach, as well as playing tennis and swimming — all within the hotel’s perimeter. Castello del Sole is a Relais and Chateaux property, specialising in warm, personalised service and cuisine par excellence (which can be taken by candlelight on the terrace). Don’t miss the theatrical opera-themed bar and the Castello Spa, which incorporates ingredients grown on-site into the pampering treatments. Kids are very well catered for during the summer break, with a range of activities.

Set in the picturesque Swiss Alps, Six Senses Crans-Montana offers an extraordinary ski in / ski out experience in a serene mountain setting. The hotel features 100 elegantly designed rooms and suites, each boasting breathtaking views of the surrounding peaks The décor combines contemporary alpine style with natural materials, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. There is a great choice of bars and restaurants within the hotel, serving Swiss delicacies to international cuisine.

After a day on the slopes unwind in the wellness centre where guests will find a state-of-the-art spa sauna, a steam room, relaxation areas and an outdoor infinity pool. There is a range of family friendly facilities with a dedicated kids club for younger guests. This is the perfect place to stay for those seeking both adventure and relaxation on their ski holiday.

The Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is an iconic ski in/ski out hotel located in the heart of St. Moritz. Comprising 184 elegantly designed rooms and suites, each offering breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and the picturesque lake. The hotel offers a selection of fine dining restaurants, (including Michel-starred) serving gourmet Swiss cuisine international delicacies, there’s also a stylish bar for après-ski enjoyment. Its world-class wellness centre covers 2,800 sqm and includes four different saunas, an indoor and outdoor heated pool, Kneipp Garden, a state of the art Gym and personal training services. Younger guests are well catered for with activities, experiences and great snack, at the dedicated Kids’ Club

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is a quintessential destination for luxury ski enthusiasts, blending exquisite accommodations, unparalleled service, and with direct access to one of the world’s premier skiing locations and first-class facilities, Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, promises an unforgettable experience in the heart of St. Moritz.