Grindelwald Hotels

Grindelwald Hotels- Hotel Fiescherblick

Grindelwald is the only one of this region’s resorts accessible by car, so walkers and skiers flock to this hotel; many return regularly. Packed lunches are provided, and staff can advise on trails and mountain guides. In the lively restaurant, second helpings always offered. Most bedrooms are spacious. N818 Grindelwald BE.

Gruyères Hotels- Hotel Hostellerie des Chevaliers

Having been away for 20 years, the Corbot family took over their mountain inn again in 1998, but the management is now in the hands of Restaurant le Chalet Gruyères. The bedrooms have magnificent views of the meadows and mountains around this medieval town; bathrooms are functional. 1663 Gruyères FR.

ERMATIGEN Hotels- Hotel Adler

Dating from 1270, this tall, half-timbered building is the oldest inn in Thurgau. Try the fish dishes in the wood-panelled dining room. Dorfplatz, 8272 Ermatigen TG

Hirschen Hotel

A charming old lakeside inn where you can eat delicious fish and game while watching the boats on Lake Constance, shaded beneath white parasols and sycamore trees. 8272 Ermatigen TG.

FLIMS AT FIDAZ Hotels- Hotel Fidazerhof

You can have a seriously healthy time in this ancient inn, with massage, reflexology, and vegetarian meals provided. 7019 Flims-Fidaz GR.

GENEVA Hotels- Hotel Tiffany

This is a warm and well-liked hotel, close to the Stock Exchange. Decorations very Art Nouveau; the best bedrooms are at the top. 1 rue des Marbriers, 1204 Geneva GE.

Guarda Hotels- Hotel Meisser

Built in 1645 as a farmhouse, this was converted to an inn by the present owner’s greatgrandfather. Although tiny, Guarda is a popular tourist spot due to its decorated houses and local craftsmen. You can enjoy sweeping views while eating gastronomic food on the terrace, or simpler grills in the garden. All the rooms are different. 7545 Guarda GR.

Klosters Hotels- Hotel Chesa Grischuna

Very close to the Gotschnagrat-Parsenn cable car, this was originally a railway hotel. Now it swarms with visitors. It is a natural après-ski meeting place, with a bar, a sitting room with games, and a restaurant serving local food as well as caviar. Range of summer activities added recently. 7250 Klosters Platz GR

Interlaken Hotels- Hotel Hirschen

Despite modern renovation, ancient timbers survive at this very welcoming, traditional inn, whose vast overhanging roof shelters a pavement terrace. Inside is a popular restaurant and a snug sitting room, and three upper stories of pleasantly decorated bedrooms. Some have balconies with views of the Jungfrau peak. 3800 Interlaken-Matten BE.

Klosters Hotels- Hotel Walserhof

Although the hotel is on the main road, all the bedrooms look out on to fields. Chef Beat Bolliger, one of Switzerland’s best, provides a wide range of fine foods in the pretty restaurant, including his famous stuffed ravioli. Bedrooms are comfortable and bathrooms luxurious. Experience it while you can. 7250 Klosters Platz GR.

GSTAAD Hotels- Hotel Olden

Farmers and jetsetters alike love this place. Local specialities as well as international dishes. Charming bedrooms. Large, quiet garden. 3780 Gstaad BE.

LEUKERBAD Hotels- Hotel Les Sources des Alpes

A marvellously luxurious place: delicious unfattening food, thermal springwater swimming pools and lots of spa treatments. 3954 Leukerbad VS.

KANDERSTEG Hotels- Hotel Ruedihus

Like a living museum, in the meadows beneath the mountains. Four-poster beds, ‘Grandma’s’ jam, and no Coca-Cola – heavenly. 3718 Kandersteg BE.

LUGANO Hotels- Romantik Hotel Ticino

‘Art and Gastronomy’ is the motto at this 500-year-old palazzo. 6901 Lugano, Piazza Cioccaro 1 TI.