Come discover 100 of the most romantic small hotels and places in the world.
The Swiss Riviera; a palm-lined shore drive past vineyards, stylish cities, and mighty Mont Blanc.
Alpine views from its Lake Geneva shoreline setting. Here Henry James stayed and set part of his novella “Daisy Miller”.
T: +41 21 923-3200. 65 rooms. US$ 215-
www.hoteltroiscouronnes.ch
Surrounded by snow-capped Alps in the middle of Switzerland. Its major city is Lucerne.
Dating back to medieval times, this cozy hotel—converted from seven small townhouses—sits in historic Old Town, near the Chapel Bridge.
T: +41 210-1666. 50 rooms. US$ 190-
www.wilden-mann.ch
Majestic views, miles of ski runs, and a vibrant nightlife attract the international set.
Fine dining and beautiful views at this charming Swiss chalet.
T: +41 027 771 62 00.. 29 rooms. US$ 370
www.chalet-adrien.com
The Matterhorn overlooks one of Europe’s great Alpine villages.
Alpine chalet with views of the Matterhorn.
T: +41 27 967-4488. 36 rooms. US$ 250-
www.schonegg.ch
A hiker’s paradise with stunning Matterhorn views, the Riffelalp lies hidden in the mountains above Zermatt. You reach it by a 20 minute cogwheel train ride from the village.
T: +41 27 966-0555. 75 rooms. US$ 295-
www.riffelalp.com
Located in town, the Romantik Hotel Julen has spruce-paneled rooms, simple charm and good food. If you are lucky you may also get a room with Matterhorn views.
T: +41 27 966 76 00. 30 rooms. $200-
www.julen.ch
This is Heidi, leiderhosen, yodeling and accordion-playing country. The magnificent Jungrau region includes the hiking and skiing villages of Grindelwald, Wengen, Murren and Gstaad. Gstaad is known for its vibrant jet setting ski season, in summer a more pastoral and relaxed hiking scene comes alive.
Located 3,500 feet about the village, the cozy Le Grand Chalet has panoramic views, an excellent restaurant, and miles of hiking trials outside its door.
T: +41 27 966 76 00. 30 rooms. $190-
www.grandchalet.ch
Built in 2013, this luxurious hotel gives a fresh update to traditional Alpine chic.
T: +41 33 888 9888. 56 rooms. $960-
www.thealpinagstaad.ch
Hot mineral springs and a famous Swiss architect transformed the tiny village of Vals into a health and holiday resort destination. Located in a primeval alpine region with dramatic vertical mountains, this narrow valley is found at the end of the Graubünden Mountains.
The 1996 thermal spa, constructed out of local mountain quartz by renowned Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, is a beautiful complex of pools and baths, some ice, some fire, and some strewn with jasmine flowers. Hear background sounds of monastic chants, purify yourself in a black stone steam room, and sleep in one of the new Zumthor-designed hotel rooms known as the Temporaries.
T: +41 81 926 89 61. 46 rooms. US$ 380-
www.7132.com
Hedge fund millionaires and innovative artists share this picturesque city on the banks of the Limmat River. Zurich contains a medieval old town.
15th century building stylishly updated into a boutique hotel. Located in Old Town, it is one of Zurich’s oldest inns.
T: +41 44 266 1010. 39 rooms. US$ 210-
www.marktgassehotel.ch
