The best hotels Switzerland

The high luxury of the Mandarin Oriental, whose refinement we discovered in Hong Kong or Bangkok, continues in Geneva. Slightly out of step with its sister hotels in the same category, the Mandarin Oriental is located along the Rhône, in the heart of the banking and shopping district. This classically charming establishment offers elegant, bright, spacious and extremely comfortable rooms, as well as sumptuous suites, all with panoramic river views.

This elegant 4-star hotel, surrounded by a beautiful garden and located between the station and the lake, is housed in a superb early ^20th-century building. The rooms are spacious and decorated in a warm Victorian style, sometimes a little rococo, adorned with heavy drapes and oval mirrors, very comfortable and with charming enfilade balconies. You can take a break and relax after your explorations by enjoying your meals on a lovely shaded terrace.

The building is quite imposing, to say the least. Built in 1906, it opened its doors in 1909. Focusing on upscale tourism, the hotel attracted travelers of great style, and was one of the most luxurious establishments in Switzerland. The building retains the charm of the high-end seaside resorts of yesteryear, where guests stayed for an entire season, accompanied by their domestic staff and trunks. A site steeped in history and rooms with a modern design. If you're not staying there, why not enjoy a drink on the rooftop?

This hotel, opened in 1867, evokes the atmosphere of the first tourist escapades of the ^19th century. The Grand Hôtel du Lac offers a highly personalized welcome worthy of a luxury hotel: no classic counter, just a desk. With a focus on comfort and chic contemporary décor, each room is individually designed and harmoniously combines the finest materials, often in shades of blue-grey and cream, with revisited toile de Jouy and contemporary chandeliers. Enjoyafternoon tea with a delicious pastry.

On the heights of Lausanne, next to the superb aquarium-vivarium of the same name and a stone's throw from the metro (Vennes), this modern hotel is a pleasant place to stay, with bright, comfortable rooms in turquoise tones reminiscent of the ocean. Particularly well-suited to business travellers and conference-goers, it is also popular with tourists for its calm, views and easy parking. On-site, a brasserie with a large terrace, a spa with hammam and fitness. A good base for your discovery of Aquatis.

The name of the hotel, Kipling, sets the tone. We want to take off further, much further, towards those Indies so well described by the writer. It's a virtual departure to the antipodes. This establishment is an invitation to travel to the Far East, far from Geneva, which would seem a tad cold by comparison. The warm-toned rooms are particularly comfortable, and the rest of the design is a real invitation to set sail for new horizons. You'll feel right at home here, with a warm welcome and good value for money.

Very nice location at 5 minutes walking distance from the lake and the train station Cornavin. With a modern temperament, the hotel is ideal for business stays and for discovering Geneva. Tastefully standardised comfort and 4-star service. The design and contemporary atmosphere follows you from the reception to your room via the wellness area. The restaurant serves modern cuisine with Mediterranean accents at all times. Ideal for business trips, business corner with office essentials, and for families with large capacity rooms.

This is a budget hotel for Geneva. Close to Cointrin airport, facing the large Balexert shopping centre (shops, cinemas and supermarket), this hotel belongs to the Accor chain. It is a little far from the centre of Geneva (about 3 km) but is still very accessible by public transport. Comfort is very good, no minibar or telephone, but a reception open 24 hours a day. The Swiss Bistro with its Swiss specialities is at your feet, and in the evening there is a good cinema at the Pathé multiplex opposite. Modern and ideal for families, as it is a triple room.

Designed by the same architects who created the Audemars Piguet museum-workshop, the Hotel des Horlogers stands out for its zigzags that follow the valley's topography. Certified Minergie ECO®, this boutique hotel has been designed to minimize the environmental impact of tourism, and blends perfectly into the surrounding natural environment. In the restaurant, 3-star chef Emmanuel Renaut (Fleur de Sel, Megève) serves up tasty regional cuisine.

Located in a quiet residential area, the hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the lake. Ideal for a pleasant stroll. Also just a stone's throw from the Kunsthaus (art museum), this charming hotel offers every comfort for your stay. The hotel's 28 rooms are all very functional, clean and bright, although some are quite small. All are soberly decorated in a refined style. The breakfast is generous and the welcome charming. Good value for money in Zurich.

Rising up on the shores of Lake Geneva, this hotel with its superb facade is a real eye-catcher. The setting is classic and bright, all in white, with wide corridors adorned with beautiful colonnades and brightly lit rooms. If your budget allows, opt for a room with a lake view. They open onto a sublime panorama of Lake Geneva and the French Alps beyond. A great place to set up your HQ to explore the Riviera and enjoy the famous Montreux Festival if you happen to be there at the time.

This new-generation Ibis hotel is ideally located in the heart of Geneva's bustling business district. Just a stone's throw from the lake, shops and restaurants, it's the perfect place to immerse yourself in city life and discover Geneva. The rooms are decorated in a contemporary style, with a cosy, intimate feel. You'll feel right at home thanks to the comfort and optimized layout of the rooms.

Charming little hotel, right in the center, with an Art Deco design, located in the old town, on a small pedestrian street, but not easy to find. Be sure to look at the map before driving up, as there are many one-way streets. The rooms are very cocoon-like, bright, comfortable and very pleasant. At weekends, opt for rooms at the rear of the hotel to avoid the noisy pedestrian traffic on the way to the Flon district (dedicated to night owls, with its bars and clubs). Good value for money.

Located in Saint-Saphorin, Switzerland, Domaine du Burignon is an idyllic spot with spectacular views of Lake Geneva. It offers comfortable accommodation, including lake-view deluxe suites, an apartment and a suite. All accommodations feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Some also have kitchenettes. The estate has a large garden where guests can relax, and free parking is available. A terrace with an outdoor wine bar offers stunning lake views. Breakfast is available at an additional cost. The estate also offers wine tastings by prior arrangement and can host tailor-made events.

Very pleasant to stay in this family-run hotel with a host of "plus" features: renovated rooms with stunning lake views, a lounge/meeting room with a multilingual library, peace and quiet in Ouchy, free parking, a cosy café-pub with a lounge terrace and snacks until 10:30 pm, family management, a free wellness area for guests, with sauna and fitness room. A friendly base camp ideal for recharging your batteries. Buses 1 and 25 connect you to the city center.

Ibis is positioned in this strategic area of the station to offer soundproofed and renovated rooms that meet the chain's new standards. Relatively spacious and well-equipped, the rooms offer simple and practical comfort with modern colours and contemporary lines. Note that the price of the rooms is the same regardless of the number of people and that the ALL card offers many advantages. The place, the price and the accessibility are favoured rather than the rather neutral setting of the hotel.

A good alternative for a long business stay or a reasonably priced family visit to the city centre. Le Sagitta offers a beautiful location on the left bank, not far from the Place des Eaux-Vives, a few minutes walk from the lake. We welcome you in modern studio rooms and apartments with rooms and kitchenettes. All rooms are spacious and air-conditioned. The essential is there for a tourist, family or longer stay with specific rates to be negotiated.

the Agora Swiss Night by Fassbind (a major Swiss hotel group) is very close to the station. This modern, cube-shaped building is easy to spot. It offers bright, comfortable rooms. Studios are available with kitchenettes. The rooms are therefore quiet. A visit to the panoramic breakfast room on the ninth floor is a must. Admire the splendid view of the Alps, Lake Geneva and the Jura mountains. This rooftop, with its ultramodern, ultra-luminous design, is almost reminiscent of the interior of a flying saucer.

A cheaper option than the neighboring palaces, some of the rooms also open onto the lake. The Hôtel du Port is a charming little establishment located on the shores of Lake Geneva near the port of Ouchy, 600 m from the Olympic Museum and 5 minutes by metro from the city center. Decorated in beige and white tones, the comfortable rooms overlook the lake (for the view) or the courtyard (for the peace and quiet). A warm welcome awaits you, and the restaurant serves traditional cuisine and local dishes. And don't forget the perch!

Just steps away from the lake and train station, the hotel is ideally located in a lively area in the heart of the city, close to the Brunswick monument, the lake and the water fountain. The Tor Hotel offers 22 rooms, check the website as prices vary and may be overpriced depending on the time of year. The hotel occupies three floors of a building that can accommodate both business and leisure travelers. Good reception. Mostly a convenient hotel for its location near the train station, but the neighborhood is noisy and it's poorly soundproofed. As a stopover.

Relatively moderate rates by Swiss standards. Don't be fooled by the hotel's old-fashioned, discreet entrance. Situated on a pedestrian street in the city center (car access permitted), Hotel Crystal boasts a superb terrace on the top floor with a view over Lausanne. From pop art to vintage to contemporary art, no two rooms are alike. Renovated as you go, according to your creative ideas. An economical, central and practical address. A hearty breakfast to get the day off to a good start.

Located near Beaulieu, this modern hotel has a rather bland front, but the rooms are quiet and comfortable. We even appreciate the colorful, chic interior design, with occasional touches of greenery and woodwork. Another positive point is that the breakfast is very good and copious. Last but not least, Tulip Inn offers everything that an establishment of this kind should be able to offer: WiFi, covered parking, a business center and a lounge bar open around the clock for your relaxation.

While the Praille district is not extraordinary in aesthetic terms - you'll nevertheless be close to a shopping mall, cinema and bowling alley, if ever - the Ramada Encore offers excellent value for money, and you'll get to the city center quickly and easily by streetcar or bus. All rooms are spacious, brightly colored, with almost oversized beds, quiet and very comfortable. A good HQ for a business trip or if you don't want to blow your accommodation budget.

Just a minute from the station, in a beautiful historic building, the Hotel Victoria is a warm and quiet 4-star hotel, full of charm and personality, where the decoration is enriched with numerous objects collected from all over the world by a travelling owner. The motto is simple: "One travels to change, not of place, but of ideas" (Hippolyte Taine). Thus, all the rooms are different and the regulars often ask to find theirs! Free access to the fitness room, sauna for a fee. Free Wifi and 6 free parking spaces.

No, it's not a madhouse, but an Ibis Style, as all Ibis "Style" versions demonstrate, with the lobby and rooms designed with phenomenal originality and creativity. Right in the heart of the action, in the Flon district, it's ideal for night owls and daytime explorers, right in the city center, so just a stone's throw from museums, the old town, bars, restaurants and clubs. Comfortable rooms, excellent service, great value for money.

A small hotel like no other! This small pension offers a family atmosphere in a rustic accommodation bathed in local traditions. The 16 rooms are quite small but pleasant and smell of the mountain atmosphere. Staying in this authentic haven is like spending a family holiday under the great benevolence of the owners who are always there to give you advice. In this resort, which has become upmarket, it is a pleasure to find establishments with a local atmosphere and not overrated.

One hundred and fifty years in the art of hotel luxury. With a strong commitment to elegance and quality craftsmanship, the Schweizerhof's teams are at your service to make your stay a princely one. The Swiss luxury hotel chain has one of its finest palaces in the heart of Berne. Top-class service and amenities. Nearly 100 rooms and a 5,000^m2 spa. The rooms feature dynamic contemporary touches. This gives the impression of being in an exceptional place that moves with the times.

A welcoming village address far from the hustle and bustle of the city, where you can recharge your batteries in the Saint-Légier countryside. It's both a hotel with six rooms, a terrace bar in fine weather, and a restaurant open from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive, serving typical, generous dishes with a gastronomic flair. You can discover the carnotzet, a small, cosy, newly renovated room hidden away in a corner of L'Auberge. It's the ideal place to share a good local fondue and spend some quality time with family and friends.

Close to the medieval town's friendly restaurants and historic monuments, Swiss Wine focuses on the discovery of Swiss wines, not only through its original decor but above all through its Wine Bar. The cellar can be privatized. Hotel guests benefit from a fitness area with sauna. All rooms are soundproofed and very comfortable. Some include a kitchenette. Breathtaking view of the cathedral from the glassed-in breakfast room. Excellent value for money/location.

This is one of Switzerland's most luxurious addresses, with one of the finest views at the summit of Mont Pèlerin. Tastefully and ecologically renovated, all 67 suites and junior suites have lake views. Le Mirador, built in 1904, was originally a large convalescent center, complete with tennis court and croquet lawn. The composer Maurice Ravel is said to have stayed here in 1934. Free access to the extraordinary fitness center, sauna, hammam... and special packages for the Givenchy spa, medical center, piano bar and Le Patio restaurant.

A resolutely modern city hotel with no shortage of charm. Of the hundred or so rooms, some retain a retro ambience, while others are more streamlined with a more modern line of furniture. Rooms are spacious, bright and quiet, with good soundproofing. The spa and rooftop terrace are a particular highlight. The spa, so high up, makes you forget you're in the middle of Vevey. Hotel right in the center of Vevey extra to benefit from all amenities and nearby transport.

Just a few minutes from Montreux and in the heart of Villeneuve, this charming hotel is set on the lakeside, with its feet in the water. The pebble beach and the view of the mountains provide an idyllic setting for your stay. On the deck overlooking the water, you can enjoy the hotel's restaurant for lunch on the terrace or have a drink while watching the sunset. You will appreciate the brightness in the rooms and the optimised furnishings, with views of the mountains or the lake. There are also family rooms with bunk beds.

A magnificent white building with light gray shutters, this 4-star hotel comprises a main building and pavilions dating from the ^18th, ^19th and ^21st centuries. In 1863, it housed the world's very first hotel school, which has since been moved to the north of the city. The style of the rooms reflects the different stages in the hotel's construction: traditional, with exposed beams, or contemporary, with designer furnishings. A partner of the Beau-Rivage Palace, it offers privileged access to the heated outdoor pool, tennis courts and Cinq Mondes spa.

Classified as a Swiss Historic Hotel of Europe, the Kurhaus is located in the heart of the mountain, at an altitude of 2,100 m, in the middle of a superb forest of arolles. Built in 1896, the Kurhaus is a place where you can enjoy the old-fashioned decor of woodwork and souvenirs. You can spend your evenings reading by the fireplace next to the piano and the library. Accessible by ski, it is ideal for lovers of unspoilt mountains. The rooms have warm panelled walls, made of local wood (arolle, larch), from old beams.

Superb palace built in 1906, then converted into a hospital during the First World War. It's a legendary hotel in Montreux, luxury without ostentation in the heart of a building steeped in history. The Montreux Convention was ratified here on July 9, 1936. Since then, free maritime traffic between the Dardanelles, Bosphorus and Black Sea straits has been formalized. Beautiful, classically designed, bright rooms with spectacular views of the lake and the Alps.

Located on Clarastrasse, just a few minutes from the historic center on one side and the Basel trade fair and exhibition grounds on the other, the Pullman Hotel is easily accessible by streetcar. The rooms are modern, quiet and well-equipped with Nespresso machines and good bedding. The clientele is more business-oriented during the week, and more family-oriented at weekends. The outdoor garden is very pleasant. Good buffet breakfast. Professional welcome.

This charming 3-star hotel dating from the end of the 19th century is located at an altitude of 1,200 metres, in the heart of a park with the magnificent Alps as a backdrop. The welcome is worthy of a palace with special attention for each guest. The hotel has 44 spacious and comfortable rooms, all different. The lobby and lounge are sumptuous. With its two restaurants, offering fine cuisine, relaxation and sports activities, the Grand Hôtel des Rasses is the place to be for a refined stay.

The Albana Hotel is a large house with elegant, comfortable and warm rooms with lots of woodwork. The highlight? The terrace with its wonderful view of the mountains. A wealthy clientele frequents this elegant chalet and enjoys the high comfort rooms and perfect services. A wellness area with whirlpool, sauna, hammam and massages is available, as well as two restaurants: Thailando, with Thai fusion cuisine, and Spunta Engiadina, which offers natural cuisine with a Swiss touch.

Balmers Hostel is an institution and a legend for backpackers! For more than 50 years, this hostel has been bringing Interlaken and its surroundings to life by offering young and not so young travellers, especially Americans, the wonders of the region through the organisation of multiple sports activities. A wonderful, festive and simple atmosphere combined with very attractive prices. Canyoning, paragliding, rafting, parachuting, hiking, snowboarding, night sledding, snowshoeing... The Balmers team is never short of ideas!

25 Hours, Germany's most innovative hotel chain with thirteen hotels in Europe, opened its doors in Zurich West, the up-and-coming district where artists and creatives call home, in 2012. The renowned local designer Alfredo Häberli designed the hotel as an ode to Zurich. The funky spirit of the city is reflected in the abundant graphic details. On the top floor, don't miss the sauna with its impressive view of the city.

Right in the heart of the action, a stone's throw from the old town and the quays, our rooms are functional, originally designed, colorful, bright and comfortable. It's a strategically located area, where you can explore the entire old town on foot, taking those strolls along the right and left banks of the lake. The Cornavin train station is about a 20-minute walk away. To go out in the evening, always on foot, you'll have a wide choice of restaurants, terraces and ephemeral bars in summer, or go to concerts in the Lagrange and Eaux Vives parks. Excellent service.

A folly to discover, hidden behind a maze of high hedges cut to the millimeter. In the heart of a park, a stone's throw from the lake, hides an ultraluxurious island. The rooms overlook the lake, the pool or the park. The children have their own Petite Réserve: a daycare center full of activities. The Loti is one of the best restaurants in Geneva as well as the Tsé Fung, renowned for its Asian cuisine... An island from which one would not leave, going from the spa to the pool, to the excellent restaurants. The boat, decorated with wood panelling, will take you sailing towards Geneva.