Herzog & de Meuron spared no attention to detail in its
overhaul of this medieval manor. Spot the LED lamps designed to
evoke the original chandeliers and 17th-century etchings
transferred to wallpaper, before exploring the art scene in the
surrounding neighbourhood.

Lit by shimmering beer-bottle chandeliers, the B2 Boutique
Hotel’s library is a meeting place for Zurich’s creative movers and
shakers. Pull up a Diesel armchair in front of the log fire, peruse
the rare wines list, and plot the next chapter of your Swiss
escape.

Bought by watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet in 2003 and
reconstructed in 2016 to meet the highest standards of
eco-responsible tourism (following a public auction of its
furniture), this makes a great base year-round for Vallée de Joux
expeditions.

Set within a historically protected former cheese house in Thun,
this urbane bolthole features a moody, five-colour palette
complemented by high-quality natural materials including
120-year-old oak beams, tactile fabrics and Jensen beds.

Riffing on Switzerland’s traditional “berghotels” with its
clutch of minimalist huntsman’s lodges, plus 54 rooms and suites,
Cervo positions itself as the gateway to the mystical mountain
world. Expect outdoor pursuits aplenty, and a robust après
offering.

One of the many charms of this intimate, 12-key property in the
village of Vico Morcote is that it has its own 172-hectare
vineyard. Wild thyme and olive trees backdropped by the snowy peaks
of the Alps make for spectacular strolls around the terroir.

Fusing home-from home comfort with avant-garde Swiss design,
this smart hotel honours Grindelwald’s ice-harvesting history in
myriad thoughtful ways, from the mountain patterns woven on
bedspreads to the traditional alpine dishes served in its
restaurant.

Sitting at the foot of the Dents-du-Midi mountain range, like
something from a Tolkienesque fever dream, Whitepod’s luxe eco-pods
offer easy access to the hotel’s own ski slopes, comprised of 7km
of red and blue runs, snowshoeing trails and a sauna.

A serene, family-run haven redesigned by Annie Zéau in 2021,
Hôtel Bristol Genève is known for its exceptional service and
standout spa, where guests can unwind in its hammam steam bath,
Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and organic sauna infused with plant
aromas.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed interiors peppered with quirky
flourishes and Med-leaning cuisine by Lucovico de Vivo – ex-Noma –
await at this beguiling eyrie. Outside, two inclined elevators
connect the Gütsch to Lake Lucerne in just 90 seconds.