Located in Glattpark, an up-and-coming business district of Zurich, the Kameha Grand Zurich, with its impressive architectural exterior and fabulous interior, is a designers' dream hotel. Opened in 2015, it is a unique, modern and stylish hotel half way between Zurich airport and the city, within easy reach of the tram.

The Cambrian Adelboden is an epic Swiss hotel that has become very popular with travel bloggers and Instagrammers alike who flock here drawn by the incredible views from its now legendary outdoor thermal pool. It is a hidden gem in a beautiful part of Switzerland that is somewhat “off” the tourist track, making this hotel all the more special.

An intimate, cosy hotel where guests are treated as family members... As the only 5-star hotel in the alpine Jungfrau region, it is quintessentially Swiss, offering quaint, comfortable rooms. Housed in a beautiful old wooden chalet with pink geraniums at every balcony, it sits in pretty gardens offering guests a fabulous view on the meadows and the Eiger towering above. 

Ideally situated at the quieter end of the beautiful lakefront promenade in Vevey, this little jewel of a hotel is full of lovely surprises. It is a charming hotel offering a very elegant and luxurious interior and five-star service. Built in 1868, it will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2018.

The Eden Roc is located just a stone's throw from the very pretty and colourful town of Ascona, right on Lake Maggiore. It offers way more than a hotel: it is a vibrant, bright, colourful resort with fantastic facilities, including a private marina.

Facing the lake, the Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola offers traditional elegance and lots of old-world charm set in a beautiful park with a lovely view on Lake Lugano and the Monte San Salvatore.

The beautiful Villa Orselina, a five-star boutique hotel, stands on the hillside above Locarno just next to the stunning church of Madonna del Sasso. It commands panoramic views over Locarno and Lake Maggiore and is an ideal destination if you are looking for a quiet place to retreat to as its motto “il dolce far niente” suggests…. Literally translated, it means the pleasure of not doing anything.

Located right in the heart of Bern, The Schweizerhof is the leading five star hotel in Switzerland's capital city. With a 150-year old history, it reopened in 2012 after an extensive refurbishment and offers luxurious accommodation with a slick and sophisticated modern feel to it. As you enter, you are greeted by the beautiful reception that has a stunning black and white marble floor and a dramatic white onyx stone front desk lit up with LED lights.

The Teufelhof Basel may not fall into the category of luxury accommodation, but it is worth a detour for its very unique art-inspired rooms and chic dining venues. This is one of the first art hotels opened over 25 years ago. Its central concept is not only to display works of art in the room, but also to live in art. It also doubles up as a cultural centre housing its very own theatre that welcomes cabaret and satirical shows. The hotel is very conveniently located right on the edge of Basel’s old town making it easy to access all the main sites on foot.

This super elegant and luxurious hotel sits in a prime position on the river Rhine in the heart of Basel. It is a truly historical hotel being one of the oldest city hotels in Europe. From the moment you enter, you are transported into a world of pure elegance and refinement. The opulent lobby sets the tone for things to come: a giant, gleaming chandelier hangs down from the ceiling overlooked by a series of beautiful landings.

Like many of Switzerland’s hotels, Le Richemond has a very rich history, having hosted illustrious guests over the years such as Marc Chagall, Sofia Loren and the Aga Khan. First opened in 1875, with only 25 beds, today it boasts 109 rooms and 22 suites. It is part of the Dorchester Collection of hotels; it was passed from father to son for four generations in the Armleder family. Overlooking the Brunswick monument, it is tucked away, just a block from the lakeside on a very quiet side street offering vistas over Lake Geneva and the mountains beyond.

Everything in this hotel, from your arrival in a horse-drawn carriage to the beautiful breakfast room, oozes old-world charm. First opened in 1879, as one of the original hotels built during the Belle Époque, the Grand Hotel Zermatterhof originally catered almost exclusively to the British aristocracy visiting Switzerland. Since then, the hotel has successfully kept up with changing times throughout the years.

Zermatt and the Riffelalp resort were given a very respectable fourth place in The New York Times’ list of 52 places to go in 2017. After spending just one night in this fantastic hotel I can understand why. Not only does this five-star resort command exceptional views of the Matterhorn, it also has ski-in and ski-out access and was totally updated in December 2016. It boasts amazing facilities all set in an alpine paradise at 2222 meters. Let me tell you more.

If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, come to Les Armures. The only five-star hotel in the heart of Geneva's beautiful historical old-town, it is just a stone's throw away from the monumental Saint-Pierre cathedral. This is a refined part of town with its cobble-stoned pedestrian streets, antique stores, galleries, cafés and restaurants. 

The Schweizerhof is a magnificent hotel - lifts, electric lighting. Fireworks every Saturday. As this quote indicates, the Schweizerhof Lucerne made quite an impression on Winston Churchill who is just one of the many illustrious guests who stayed at this elegant hotel since it first opened in 1845. This hotel incidentally is still very popular with guests as it was rated number one hotel in Switzerland by the readers’ choice awards 2016 of the magazine Condé Nast Traveler.

Imagine checking-in to your room whilst standing under an Andy Warhol painting? Or heading for the spa and coming across an Anish Kapoor sculpture? What about dining in the same room as a painting by Salvador Dali? The Dolder is an absolute treasure trove for art lovers. Its unbelievable art collection comprises over one hundred artworks on display throughout the hotel. It is so unassuming, that you could totally miss it. Nothing calls your attention to it. As with everything in the Dolder, the art collection is all about discretion and understatement.

Perched up on the mountainside above the village of Zermatt, built on a giant rock, accessing The Omnia is a bit of an adventure. A courtesy electric car meets you at the station, whizzes you through the narrow streets of Zermatt, before entering a long tunnel at the end of which you are invited to step into an elevator. When the doors open 60 meters higher, you are transported into the sleek and stylish lobby of this stunning design hotel where rooms have no numbers.

The Lucerne Palace oozes old-world charm and elegance, with its beautiful marble floors, old-fashioned lobby and attentive staff. Its location is superb, right on the lakefront, with the promenade outside. During the summer months, the hotel has a lovely terrace with comfy sofas from where you can watch people amble by whilst enjoying a cocktail. There’s even a very cute “dog palace” on the terrace where your pet can enjoy some refreshments of his own!

What does honey have in common with the Nobel Peace prize? The Baur-au-Lac! This beautiful, very elegant Zurich hotel has the most amazing history and has hosted some of the world’s finest royalty, aristocrats, musicians and artists, as well as 80’000 bees, since it first opened in 1844.

With hundreds of Bollywood hits having been filmed in Switzerland, it's no wonder that the Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel in Interlaken chose to dedicate a whole suite to the famous Indian film director, Yash Chopra. This is just one of the many surprises this grand, elegant and classy hotel has in store for its discerning guests.

With the first fresh snow falling heavily in the alps this week and the slopes opening on Friday 11th of November in Verbier, it seems like a perfect time to tell you about the fabulous W Verbier. This urban-chic design hotel in the heart of Verbier is located next to Médran ski station. You can literally roll out of bed and be first in line for the gondolas in the morning!

What do Saudi Princes and Vladimir Nabokov have in common? Well, they've all stayed at the beautiful and very grand, belle-époque Montreux Palace situated right on the shores of Lake Geneva. Vladimir Nabokov liked it so much he made it his permanent home for sixteen years until his death in 1977. After staying here one night, I could quite easily envisage making it my permanent home too... Ever since the mid-19th century, Montreux has attracted the rich and famous, drawn to this beautiful spot on the shores of lake Geneva for its micro-climate and quiet life.