Best Grand Hotel Hotels in Switzerland

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.

With a heritage spanning 175 years, Baur au Lac Its Restaurant Pavillon has two Michelin stars and the Head Sommelier Marc Almert, was named Best Sommelier of the World. Baur’s brasserie and bar, has a classy, vintage feel, while Le Hall lobby bar features an enormous glittering chandelier beneath its domed glass ceiling, along with an open fire and oil paintings. Come the summertime, guests can dine beside the manicured lawn with alpine views at Baur au Lac Terrace. The decor here takes on an Art Deco meets Louis XVI style, with contemporary touches in its 119 colourful bedrooms.

Dine on three Michelin starred fine cuisine at this hotel’s destination restaurant, where Chef Peter Knogl presents deeply stylish, surprising works of edible art – Cheval Blanc is said to be among the 100 best eateries in the world. Swiss and French specialities are also served in the Brasserie, with drinks in the gentlemans’ club-style bar, or the Salon Du Cigare. 101 rooms include a rooftop suite, Napoleon riverside suite and more standard city rooms (although even in these, you’ll feel like you’re sleeping in a grand stately home). The Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois is actually one of the oldest hotels in Europe – Empress Michiko of Japan, James Joyce and Pablo Picasso all stayed here – a piece of living history.

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.

Experience a slice of Asia in the Alps, with a stay at The Chedi Andermatt. Paper lanterns and Balinese art are mixed alongside modern wood panelling, oversized ski prints and open fire pits. Following its theme, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant serves authentic Japanese cuisine (the sushi is wonderful), alongside Swiss dishes. A 35-metre swimming pool and a hydrothermal area are found in the spa, as well as a heated outdoor pool. Rooms feature Hästens boxspring beds and contemporary electric fires. The hotel sits in the shadows of the Gemsstock, nearly 1500 metres above sea level – guests can take the dedicated ski bus from its door, just a few minutes along to the mountain’s gondola. meanwhile, your ‘ski butler’ will take care of passes, heat your boots and provide slope-related advice.

Perched on the shores of Lake Lucerne, this Belle Époque property has been a landmark on the city’s horizon since 1904. Completely refurbished and reopened at the end of September 2022, it now offers 136 bedrooms and suites with Diptyque bath products, Dyson hairdryers and Bose sound systems, two panoramic rooftop terraces looking across to the Alps and the Spa Bellefontaine. The Mandarin Oriental has four restaurants; the French-style Colonnade, the buzzing MOzern Bar & Brasserie, the sophisticated six-seat Japanese Mizūmi, and the alfresco Quai 10, led by award-winning executive chef Gilad Peled, whose career has included Michelin-starred restaurants.

Listed as one of the world’s best 50 hotels, the iconic Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in St. Moritz has been synonymous with elegance and grandeur since 1896. This prestigious hotel features 157 beautifully appointed rooms and suites, each designed to reflect a perfect blend of classic alpine charm and modern luxury, offering high-end amenities and breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and lake.

The hotel’s dining experiences include a selection of fine dining restaurants and casual eateries (some with dress code requirements) and culinary delights range from gourmet Swiss cuisine to international fare. The Kings Club presents Jason Atherton’s ‘dine, drinks and dance ‘for an evening of sophisticated. For special occasions choose one of the hotel’s ‘secret places’ where a private dining experience is tailored entirely to guests’ requests.

Guests can enjoy the use of a world-class spa and wellness centre which includes a sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, an outdoor pool and an indoor heated infinity pool, ideal for relaxation after a day on the slopes. There is also an ice rink and tennis courts (for sunny days).

Direct access to the renowned St. Moritz ski area, with convenient ski-in/ski-out options and a dedicated ski concierge to assist with rentals and lessons, makes Badrutt’s Palace Hotel an excellent choice for an unforgettable escape in one of the world’s most prestigious ski destinations.

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.

Beau-Rivage Genève is one of the city’s landmark hotels. Not only does it boast an exceptional location facing Geneva’s jet d’eau it also offers guests a unique experience that has been perfected over 150 years. The timeless retreat comprises 52 rooms and 43 suites all of which are elegantly designed and the sophisticated social spaces throughout the iconic perfectly showcase the characteristics of the period building.

Dining here is a culinary delight; with gourmet dishes from starred table, Le Chat-Botté, refined cuisine served in the intimate ambiance and Albertine’s, and delicious brunches overlooking the lake. With a family focus, children’s menus have been designed to ensure that the little ones enjoy great food too.

The hotel’s legendary wine cellar (including rare and prestigious vintages) welcomes guests to enjoy an experience of tasting and pairing like no other – even the greatest connoisseurs will be left in awe. And for guests who wish to explore further afield a range of seasonal activities in Geneva can be booked via the hotel concierge.

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.

The late 19th-century country hotel used to be two separate buildings, before merging to create one large residence with 224 rooms and suites. It now accommodates two restaurants, a champagne piano bar, six tennis courts, a vaulted indoor pool, a fitness suite, an atrium, an outdoor saltwater pool and the 5500 square metre Spa Nescens. Anti-ageing treatments and health diagnostics from medical specialists are a draw, along with its cosmeceutical procedures and SENSAI treatments. Victoria-Jungfrau can be found in Interlaken’s Bernese Oberland and takes part of its name from the continually snow-capped Jungfrau mountain.

The grand turreted building housing the Palace Hotel is like something from a Disney movie – or a Bond film (Roger Moore himself once booked in here). Indeed, this has a reputation as one of the finest places to stay in the whole of Switzerland. Its elevated position looks out across the town and serves as an ever-present lofty landmark. The hotel is perfect for active types; an Olympic sized outdoor pool, another indoor pool, a pilates studio and a tennis court. Guests have a choice of four eateries, including La Fromagerie, housed in a former Swiss gold vault. The authentically retro GreenGo Club is the hotel’s late-night venue and has hosted many big names since its mid-century heyday.