Best Luxury Hotels in Switzerland

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola Lugano is synonymous with serenity. There are 72 luxurious guestrooms to choose from including 30 spacious suites and guest suites and 3 two-bedroom suites. Each of the accommodation options offer sensational views over the Lake of Lugano or the verdant park from balconies, terraces, or porches. Fit for any occasion, the hotel offers an array of sophisticated event spaces and divine banquet rooms. There are plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind in tranquil indoor and outdoor settings with the Lido Club boasting a splendid private terrace on the lake where guests can sunbathe and enjoy indulgent dishes and beverages from the hotel restaurants. Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola also features a host of sports, leisure, and wellness facilities including a clay tennis court and hydro pool. Guests are invited to embark on a gastronomic adventure in one of the exquisite fine dining establishments on offer – Restaurant La Rucula, Le Relais, and Arté al Lago.

A 19th-century Grande Dame of Geneva, the Hôtel des Bergues joined the Four Seasons family in 2005, celebrated with a full renovation and the addition of upper storeys. As a result, you’ll find the room options here to be superbly diverse; some are grand, historic and opulent echoing the hotel’s past, while newer options take on a more Scandi-loft vibe. Its Michelin-starred Il Lago restaurant is an exquisite dining experience with Japanese fusion restaurant Izumi on the rooftop. The hotel’s Spa Mont Blanc is where serenity meets rejuvenation – take a dip in the sizeable indoor pool and you can take in the sky overhead, through the vaulted glass ceiling. With enchanting views of the lake and the snow-capped Alps in the distance, as well as the Old Town, this iconic hotel remains an ideal choice for sophisticated travellers.

Overlooking the Rhône river and within walking distance of the city’s main attractions such as the Lake, Jet D’eau and St. Peter’s Cathedral, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is a five-star hotel with contemporary Swiss hospitality offering supreme views of the Old Town and the snow-capped mountains. The 178 rooms and suites are designed with a contemporary and refined style, inspired by nature, mountains, and water. The hotel’s outstanding restaurants and vibrant bar have made a significant contribution to Geneva’s dining scene, while visitors can rejuvenate and unwind with Swiss expertise at the hotel’s wellness facilities. Combining luxury, style and unbeatable service, it is the perfect city retreat.

Poised on the edge of Lac Léman and deftly combining British elegance with genuine Swiss hospitality and an inimitable sense of sophistication, 150-year-old Hotel d’Angleterre is a Genevan landmark and one of Switzerland’s most storied hospitality icons and welcomes guests of all ages. Centrally located, the historic property boasts direct views of the city’s famous Jet d’Eau and magnificent Mont Blanc beyond and is within easy walking distance of everything that Geneva has to offer.

Presided over by charismatic general manager Jean-Vital Domezon for more than a decade, who leads a dedicated and long-serving team, the hotel offers guests a range of sumptuous, individually styled rooms and suites, all bedecked in exquisite art and elegant furnishings and complemented by luxe, marble-lined bathrooms.

Guests soak in panoramic lake vistas while dining on refined international cuisine at Windows Restaurant; sip single malts and hand-crafted cocktails while revelling in the nightly live music in Leopard Bar (which happens to be one of the city’s most popular night-time venues) and quietly relax with a Cohiba in the hotel’s plush, smoke-free cigar lounge.

Whilst the d’Angleterre is the only hotel in Geneva that serves traditional British afternoon tea, it also offers an array of luxe bespoke experiences, tailored to guests to elevate their stay, including chauffeured tours of local vineyards and private visits to some of the finest chocolatiers in the city.

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 the year 1855, the Hotel des Bergues first opened its doors. Nowadays, following several renovations and expansions, it is known as the Fairmont Grand and remains the biggest five-star hotel in the city, with a total of 412 bedrooms and 13 meeting venues catering for up to 1300 delegates. Situated on the shores of Lake Geneva, many of the hotel’s sites offer breathtaking views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. Three restaurants, a cosy lounge, a bar and summer concept dining are available to guests, along with the Spa Valmont, boasting the largest private indoor swimming pool in Geneva.

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.

Another lakeside option, this castle-like hotel fully lives up to its ‘grand’ title. 41 regency-style bedrooms have 19th-century chandeliers, lashings of gilt, coffered ceilings, panelled walls, four-poster beds, modern art and antique Empire furniture. But they also have plenty of mod cons, such as Nespresso coffee machines, SuitePad digital guest folders, state-of-the-art entertainment systems and Molton Brown toiletries. Experience an old-world atmosphere at the National Bar, or dine at one of the hotel’s five other restaurants, serving Mediterranean, Chinese, French, Swiss and Viennese specialities. Visit the pool floor to swim, sauna, book massages, and to sun yourself on the terrace.

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.

Designed by the esteemed Parisian architect Jean Nouvel, this parkside hotel is within a short walk of the city’s old town attractions and the railway station. The interiors are dramatic and ground-breaking; all of the building’s vertical panels are made from wood and all of the horizontal panels are made from stainless steel. Every one of the 30 studios and suites is unique and features remarkable ceiling or wall film projections depicting the architect’s own background. They’re also equipped with Nespresso machines and l’Occitane toiletries. Guests can dine onsite at the HATO restaurant and drink at the HATO bar.

It may have opened its doors in November 2021, but this hotel close to Lake Zurich dates back to the 1930s. 57 guest rooms are spread across the art deco building’s five floors and come with soundproofing and blackout curtains. The decor pays homage to this era via a contemporary lens and vintage-inspired touches are found throughout. The restaurant, Castellan’s, is open morning through till night, serving Mediterranean cuisine. The Neues Schloss Privat Hotel offers guests bicycle rental, electric vehicle charging points, children’s TV channels and the venue welcomes pets.

Housed in what was once one of Zurich’s first cinemas, Ruby Mimi is a celebration of the early days of Hollywood and such glamour and style flows throughout the hotel. Located close to the River Limmat, Zurich’s old town and the city’s top shopping streets, this luxe hotel is the perfect place to call home whilst visiting Switzerland’s largest city. Adopting a ‘lean luxury’ ethos guest can enjoy laid-back comfort in characterful surroundings, right in the heart of the city – without the expensive extras – and can choose from four differently styled room options. The hotel is home to a 24-hour bar where coffee and cocktails are served in equal measure and rich hue fabrics and high gloss tiles bring an extra touch of glamour. This hotel is simple, stylish and fun.