With four languages and the delightfully detectable influences of the French, German and Italian, Switzerland has a lot going for it. Celebrated on many a Christmas card, Switzerland's pretty alpine villages, magnificent peaks and crystalline lakes have drawn in skiers, hikers and adventurers for centuries, looking for that distinctly Swiss travel experience. Celebrate art and opera in arty Basel or enjoy the famed apres-ski scene in Verbier.
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True to its name, Badrutt’s Palace is a grand alpine palace that is a magical destination in St Moritz. Sitting in the Swiss Alps, the hotel is surrounded by exceptional landscapes and towering mountains, making it a breathtaking place to getaway to all year round. Opening for both the summer and winter season, the hotel has been welcoming guests to the beauty of the alps for the last 120 years. Bedrooms and suites that are decorated in grand and traditional alpine style overlook the mountains and the lake, so you can guarantee that you will have the best view of the Alps. The ski-in ski-out facilities welcome guests directly out onto the slopes so you can waste no time getting out onto the snow. The hotel is also a wellness resort designed to reset mind and body throughout the year, perfect after a day on the slopes. Detox with a steam and have the muscles massaged out after a day skiing so that the body and mind are in tip top shape to do it all again the next day.
Internationally setting the standard for five star luxury hotel stays, The Baur au Lac has become an establishment that has been welcoming guests through their doors for over 175 years. An illustrious history owned by the same family for over six generations, they have held the secret for refined hospitality that they have progressed and perfected over the years. Maintaining its status the hotel has undergone a 160 million Swiss franc renovation and refurbishment over the last ten years to ensure that is always at the forefront with the most modern and exceptional interiors and facilities. In the heart of Zurich, the hotel is known today as one of the most luxurious and exclusive destinations for the most discerning traveller. The hotel’s most interesting facility is the Baur au Lac Garage, where guests can have their vehicles serviced, charged, repaired and washed by an expert team who have years of experience to look after your prized possessions. Why not check out the hotel’s fleet of vintage and antique cars that will zip you away at a moment’s notice.
On the banks of lake Geneva, overlooking the surrounding mountains, is the private hotel that has been welcoming guests from all over the world for the last 150 years. Beau Rivage has their team welcoming you at the door when you arrive, using it’s most expert and intuitive service to make you feel right at home. Their ethos is to make each and every guest’s stay as individual and bespoke as they are and the concierge team are on hand to fulfil every whim and wish. With 72 bedrooms and 23 suites, the hotel is able to cater to every need, whether on a romantic getaway, with family or on business. Our favourite suite is the Lake View Loft Suite, where natural light compliments the light and refreshing décor. The multi-level duplex design is a unique homage to the hotel’s original architecture on the hotel’s top floors. Take yourself down to the La Suite de Beauté Bellefontaine Spa where guests can transport themselves to expert wellness.
Renowned as St. Mortiz' most refined hideaway, the Carlton Hotel St Moritz is the place to see and be seen in the Swiss Alps. The Hotel The Carlton Hotel is perched high above the lake, and its palatial facade amidst the beauty of the mountains is like something out of a story book. Enchanting in every aspect, its room and suites echo the same feeling – think sumptuous decor, handcrafted furnishings and lavish accents. Whether you're staying in a spacious deluxe double room, or the Carlton Penthouse Suite, you're promised a magical stay, with incredible views. There are only 60 rooms in the hotel, offering privacy, space and exclusivity for the most discerning guests. Amenities Thanks to its remarkable location, you're in the perfect spot for plenty of winter and summer adventures. Be it trekking through the snow with the hotel's outdoor butler and skiing down the pistes or hiking the mountains in the sunshine, there's plenty to get stuck into. Other experiences include ice sculpture carving, ice bathing in Lake St. Moritz, glacier cave tours, husky sledding, horseback riding, paragliding, and more. For those looking to relax, the expansive on-site spa is set over three floors, and includes a sauna, hair salon, and fitness centre. Dining & drinking
Indulge in the finest ingredients prepared by world-class chefs at five venues. Savour 2 Michelin-starred Italian cuisine, tuck into afternoon tea by the fire, soak up the winter sun on the terrace with a coffee, and dip your way through a traditional Swiss fondue in a charming gondola.
Notably one of the world's most iconic longevity, medical-wellness and luxury destinations, Clinique La Prairie offers a cutting-edge escape for travellers seeking the most innovative escapes for mind and body. The Hotel Situated just outside Montreux on the Swiss Riviera, the resort has views of vineyards, alpine scenery, and lakeside promenades. For almost a century, Clinique La Prairie has attracted the elite seeking deep health transformation. At Clinique La Prairie, luxury hotel comfort, exceptional views and wellness-focused design blend seamlessly. Guests will stay in rooms spread across three distinct parts of the property. La Residence is the original early-20th-century building, overlooking the French garden and lake. Le Chateau is the main hotel building with elegant rooms and suites, many with lake and alpine views. The Medical Centre Suites are the most contemporary of all, offering a modern escape. Amenities Unlike most luxury spas, Clinique La Prairie offers advanced medical diagnostics and preventative medicine with wellness. There is a team of over 50 medical specialists, with backgrounds in cardiology, endocrinology, neuroscience and nutrition. The clinic offers various programmes, with its flagship Revitalisation Programme a popular comprehensive transformation journey. Days here are structured but not overwhelming, and can include medical monitoring, health tracking, therapeutic treatments including massages, movement sessions and fitness, and wellbeing time such as lakeside walks, relaxing by the pool, reading and reflections. Dining and drinking Nutritious food is part of your journey here, and is designed to support cellular health, reduce inflammation and improve metabolic function, as well as other benefits. Menus are created through a meticulous collaboration between nutritionists and chefs, based on taste, your needs and beautiful cuisine. The main dining venue serves your main meals in a calm, elegant setting. While the Lobby Bar offers a space where you can enjoy light balanced meals, detox juices, herbal infusions and teas.
Joining the Kempinski brand, the Grand Hotel des Bains is an iconic building in St Moritz built in 1864. A vast palace with 184 bedrooms and 29 luxury residences are the perfect alpine retreat for guests looking to retreat to the mountains. Home to one of the largest spas in the mountains, Kempinski The Spa is 2,800 square metres of facilities and treatment rooms that has been carefully appointed for ultimate relaxation, rest and recuperation. With expert teams delivering treatments and wellness programs to the highest standards and state of the art ingredients, you are sure to reset mind and body in no time. The Michelin-starred dining at Cà d'Oro is a place to indulge. Expert chefs will craft and create the finest Mediterranean food in the city that emphasis each flavour, texture and ingredients in each and every mouthful. We recommend the 6-course tasting menu for the most well rounded introduction to their exceptional cuisine.
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