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Luxury Hotels in Switzerland

16 luxury hotels compared on guest reviews. No paid placements.

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Ranked across the whole country: the same score as on the destination pages, scaled to Switzerland as a whole.

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16 Recommended Hotels

Hotel Grace La Margna St. Moritz

Hotel Grace La Margna St. Moritz

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Best overall
Booking9.6· 504 reviews
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Indoor Swimming PoolSpaHot TubSaunaFitness Centre4 Restaurants+3 more
Warm, attentive staff
Walkable location near the station in St. Moritz Dorf
Very comfortable beds and spacious bathrooms
Spa with indoor pool and hot tub
Fine views from the rooms
High price level
No outdoor pool
Room style varies between parts of the hotel
Why this position

The highest-ranked hotel in Switzerland from St. Moritz, where it is #1 on the destination page. Leads the ranking: a higher guest score than #2 (9.6 to 9.5).

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Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa

Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa

Lucerne, Switzerland

Spa & wellness
Booking9.5· 1,092 reviews
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Spa2 Swimming PoolsFitness Centre4 RestaurantsBarRoom Service+2 more
Sweeping views of the lake and the Alps
Spa that guests single out
Warm, attentive and knowledgeable staff
Superb breakfast and resort restaurants
Funicular down to the boat pier
High prices across the resort
Some rooms feel small
Lucerne is a funicular and boat ride away
Why this position

The highest-ranked hotel in Switzerland from Lucerne, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #1 (1,092 to 504), at a slightly lower score (9.5 to 9.6).

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The Omnia

The Omnia

Zermatt, Switzerland

Design
Booking9.6· 228 reviews
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Indoor Swimming PoolSpaSaunaHot TubRestaurantBar+4 more
Quiet perch above central Zermatt
Tunnel and lift straight into the lobby
Elegant, modern design throughout
Spa with indoor pool, sauna and hot tub
Warm staff and outstanding breakfast
Some rooms are on the small side
Room positions vary within the hotel
No cold plunge in the spa
Why this position

The highest-ranked hotel in Switzerland from Zermatt, where it is #1 on the destination page. Scores higher than #2 (9.6 to 9.5), on a smaller body of reviews (228 to 1,092).

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Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern

Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern

Lucerne, Switzerland

Booking9.6· 305 reviews
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Lake ViewSpa and Wellness CentreSaunaFitness Centre4 RestaurantsBar+4 more
Lakefront setting on Haldenstrasse
Lake-view rooms with balconies
Warm, professional staff
Spotless, beautifully finished rooms
Four restaurants and a bar
No swimming pool
No direct access to the lake
Some rooms lack a full-length mirror
Why this position

Guests rate it above #3 (9.6 to 9.6) and on more reviews (305 to 228). #2 on the Lucerne page.

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Hôtel Les Armures

Hôtel Les Armures

Geneva, Switzerland

Boutique
Booking9.4· 610 reviews
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Free WifiRestaurantBarFitness CentreRoom ServicePrivate Parking+4 more
Old Town location beside St Peter's Cathedral
Charming, welcoming reception staff
Immaculate, well-designed interiors
Excellent breakfast and in-house restaurant
Historic 17th-century building full of character
Rooms are compact for a five-star
Cooking smells can reach the corridors
No pool or spa
Why this position

The highest-ranked hotel in Switzerland from Geneva, where it is #1 on the destination page. Rests on more guest reviews than #4 (610 to 305), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.6).

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Swiss Luxury Apartments Geneva

Swiss Luxury Apartments Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland

Booking9.4· 442 reviews
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KitchenetteDaily Housekeeping24-Hour Room ServiceConciergeFree WifiAir Conditioning+4 more
Very spacious apartments
Kitchenette for self-catering
Generous complimentary extras
Helpful, personal reception staff
Quiet at night yet central
Parking can be difficult
Limited breakfast choice
Some floors show their age
Why this position

The same guest score as #5 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (442 to 610). #2 on the Geneva page.

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Grand Hotel Kronenhof

Grand Hotel Kronenhof

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Booking9.4· 261 reviews
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2 Swimming PoolsSpaFitness Centre3 RestaurantsBarAirport Shuttle+3 more
Views of the Bernina glaciers
Beautiful neo-Baroque building
Outstanding, friendly service
Excellent spa, pool and gym
Superb breakfast and Grand Restaurant
In Pontresina, not St. Moritz itself
Jacket required for men at dinner in the Grand Restaurant
Some rooms face the courtyard and village
Why this position

The same guest score as #6 (9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (261 to 442). #3 on the St. Moritz page.

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Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski

Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Booking9.5· 148 reviews
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2 Swimming PoolsSpaSaunaSteam Bath24-hour Fitness Centre3 Restaurants+3 more
Large spa with indoor pool and several saunas
Warm, highly attentive staff
Spacious, well-renovated rooms
Excellent breakfast with live piano
Free car service for short trips nearby
High price level
Some rooms pick up music from a restaurant below
Two single duvets on double beds
Why this position

Scores higher than #7 (9.5 to 9.4), on a smaller body of reviews (148 to 261). #2 on the St. Moritz page.

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Hotel Villa Honegg

Hotel Villa Honegg

Lucerne, Switzerland

Booking9.4· 369 reviews
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Heated Infinity PoolSpaFitness CentrePrivate CinemaRestaurantRoom Service+3 more
Heated infinity pool over the lake
Views guests call unforgettable
Caring, attentive staff
Spa that guests rate highly
Thoughtful touches for special occasions
Expensive, especially dinner
Small portions and a short menu
Remote, though the hotel drives guests to the bus
Why this position

Rests on more guest reviews than #8 (369 to 148), at a slightly lower score (9.4 to 9.5). #3 on the Lucerne page.

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Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern

Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern

Lucerne, Switzerland

Booking9.3· 662 reviews
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Lake ViewSpa and Wellness CentreFitness Centre2 RestaurantsBarFamily Rooms+4 more
Lakeside location close to the Altstadt
Lake and mountain views from many rooms
Friendly, helpful staff
Rooms themed on famous past guests
Restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating
Some areas feel a little dated
Housekeeping can miss small details
No swimming pool
Why this position

Rests on more guest reviews than #9 (662 to 369), at a slightly lower score (9.3 to 9.4). #5 on the Lucerne page.

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CERVO Mountain Resort

CERVO Mountain Resort

Zermatt, Switzerland

Booking9.3· 208 reviews
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Ski-in/Ski-outSpaSaunaSteam BathMassage RoomRestaurants+4 more
Ski-in/ski-out beside the Sunnegga lift
Lift from the valley station to reception
Spacious, well-designed rooms
Ātman Mountain Spa with fireplace lounge
Friendly staff and excellent breakfast
No proper air conditioning
Dim lighting in some rooms
Small gym
Why this position

The same guest score as #10 (9.3), on a smaller body of reviews (208 to 662). #2 on the Zermatt page.

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Park Hotel Vitznau

Park Hotel Vitznau

Lucerne, Switzerland

Beach
Booking9.4· 266 reviews
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Private BeachSpaIndoor and Outdoor PoolsFitness CentreRestaurantsBar+4 more
Right on the lakeshore with a private beach area
Large spa with indoor and outdoor pools
Individually designed suites and residences
Personal, generous service
Peaceful, relaxing setting
Restaurant menu can feel limited
Twin beds on the narrow side
Some showers feel cramped
Why this position

Guests rate it above #11 (9.4 to 9.3) and on more reviews (266 to 208). #4 on the Lucerne page.

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Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Badrutt's Palace Hotel

St. Moritz, Switzerland

Booking9.2· 104 reviews
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2 Swimming PoolsSpaFitness CentreSeveral RestaurantsBarAirport Shuttle+3 more
Exceptionally warm, professional staff
Central location in St. Moritz Dorf
Sweeping views of the lake and mountains
Wide choice of restaurants
Historic palace setting from 1896
Outdoor pool area lags behind the interiors
Not every restaurant matches the main hotel
Large, busy hotel rather than a quiet hideaway
Why this position

Sits behind #12 on both the score (9.2 to 9.4) and the sample it rests on (104 to 266 reviews). #4 on the St. Moritz page.

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Baur au Lac

Baur au Lac

Zurich, Switzerland

Booking9.3· 394 reviews
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Free WifiFitness Centre3 RestaurantsBarRoom ServiceFamily Rooms+4 more
Private park in the city centre
Views over Lake Zurich and the Alps
Impeccable, attentive staff
Excellent breakfast, restaurants and bar
Quiet, spotless rooms with free minibar
No pool or spa area
Doormen can come across as aloof
Formal, traditional atmosphere
Why this position

The highest-ranked hotel in Switzerland from Zurich, where it is #1 on the destination page. Guests rate it above #13 (9.3 to 9.2) and on more reviews (394 to 104).

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Waldhotel by Bürgenstock

Waldhotel by Bürgenstock

Lucerne, Switzerland

Views
Booking9.2· 473 reviews
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SpaOutdoor Swimming PoolFitness CentreRestaurantBarFree Wifi+3 more
Views over the valley and the lake
Friendly, professional staff
Calm, cosy and relaxing atmosphere
Resort restaurants and bars close by
Own spa and outdoor pool
High prices, including at the spa
Getting into Lucerne takes time
Dinner service can be slow
Why this position

Rests on more guest reviews than #14 (473 to 394), at a slightly lower score (9.2 to 9.3). #6 on the Lucerne page.

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland

Booking9.1· 219 reviews
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LakefrontFree Wifi3 RestaurantsBarSpa & Wellness CentreFitness Centre+4 more
Lakefront location on Quai du Mont-Blanc
Very attentive, polite staff
Spacious, spotless rooms with lake views
Excellent breakfast
Historic building with a grand feel
Room service can be slow
Some décor feels a little old-fashioned
Little aimed at children
Why this position

Sits behind #15 on both the score (9.1 to 9.2) and the sample it rests on (219 to 473 reviews). #3 on the Geneva page.

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Tripplo’s selection · Founder: Axel Hernborg · Updated 27 October 2026

Ranking updated 27 October 2026

16 hotels compared · How we choose hotels · No paid placements

Compare the hotels

#HotelStarsGuest ratingBest for
1Hotel Grace La Margna St. Moritz5★
Booking9.6· 504 reviews
Best overall
2Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa5★
Booking9.5· 1,092 reviews
Spa & wellness
3The Omnia5★
Booking9.6· 228 reviews
Design
4Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern5★
Booking9.6· 305 reviews
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5Hôtel Les Armures5★
Booking9.4· 610 reviews
Boutique
6Swiss Luxury Apartments Geneva5★
Booking9.4· 442 reviews
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7Grand Hotel Kronenhof5★
Booking9.4· 261 reviews
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8Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski5★
Booking9.5· 148 reviews
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9Hotel Villa Honegg5★
Booking9.4· 369 reviews
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10Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern5★
Booking9.3· 662 reviews
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11CERVO Mountain Resort5★
Booking9.3· 208 reviews
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12Park Hotel Vitznau5★
Booking9.4· 266 reviews
Beach
13Badrutt's Palace Hotel5★
Booking9.2· 104 reviews
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14Baur au Lac5★
Booking9.3· 394 reviews
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15Waldhotel by Bürgenstock5★
Booking9.2· 473 reviews
Views
16The Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, Geneva5★
Booking9.1· 219 reviews
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More hotels we recommend in Switzerland, by destination

Every destination's best hotels outside the country ranking above. Each destination page ranks its own list in full.

Geneva

All hotels in Geneva (+6)

Lucerne

All hotels in Lucerne (+1)

St. Moritz

All hotels in St. Moritz

Zermatt

All hotels in Zermatt (+9)

Zurich

All hotels in Zurich (+9)

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Tripplo's luxury hotel selection in Switzerland — in numbers

59 verified luxury hotels in total32 five-star among the verified27 four-star among the verified
30,681 reviews behind Google and Booking ratings

Most common facilities

  • Bar (51 of 59)
  • Restaurant (48 of 59)
  • Free WiFi (47 of 59)
  • Family rooms (46 of 59)
  • Gym (42 of 59)
  • Room service (37 of 59)

What these hotels do best

  • Service (57 of 59)
  • Dining (44 of 59)
  • Views (31 of 59)
  • Spa & wellness (24 of 59)

Switzerland: which destination suits you?

Not every place suits every trip. Here is how the destinations differ, with the hotels we list in each and the guides that narrow the choice further.

Cities3

Zurich

Zurich

14 hotels

Zurich is Switzerland's finance city on its lake: Bahnhofstrasse, an old town on the Limmat and grand hotels by the water, all within walking distance of each other. It suits city breaks, shoppers and rail travellers, whereas Geneva is French-speaking, Lucerne pairs its old town with lake and mountain resorts, and Zermatt and St. Moritz are all about skiing.

Geneva

Geneva

13 hotels

Geneva is Switzerland's French-speaking lakeside city: grand hotels line the quays facing the Jet d'Eau, the Old Town rises on the left bank and the airport is only minutes away. It suits city breaks, business trips and longer stays in serviced apartments, whereas Zurich is the finance city, Lucerne pairs its old town with lake and mountain resorts, and Zermatt and St. Moritz are all about skiing.

Lucerne

Lucerne

11 hotels

Lucerne pairs a compact old town on the Reuss with Lake Lucerne and resort hotels high above the water, so one trip gives you both city strolls and mountain views. It suits couples and first-time visitors, whereas Zurich is the finance city, Geneva is French-speaking, and Zermatt and St. Moritz are all about skiing.

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Zermatt

Zermatt

15 hotels

Zermatt is a car-free mountain village beneath the Matterhorn, with skiing that reaches into Italy in winter and hiking in summer, so it suits skiers, hikers and couples who want Alpine views. Zurich and Geneva are lakeside cities, Lucerne pairs an old town with lake resorts, and St. Moritz brings Engadine glamour.

St. Moritz

St. Moritz

6 hotels

St. Moritz is the Engadine's glamorous ski resort: Belle Époque palace hotels, a frozen lake in winter and skiing on Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza, with lakeside walks and hiking in summer. It suits skiers who want style and spa time alongside the slopes, whereas Zermatt is a car-free village under the Matterhorn, Zurich and Geneva are lakeside cities and Lucerne pairs its old town with lake resorts.

Hotel Selection Criteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Zurich, Geneva or Lucerne for lakes, old towns, museums and shopping, and Zermatt or St. Moritz for skiing, hiking and mountain scenery. Combining them is easy by train. Zurich and Lucerne are less than an hour apart, so a few nights in each works well, and from Geneva you can reach Zermatt in around three and a half hours, changing in Visp. Lucerne also makes a good base for excursions up Pilatus or Rigi.

In Zermatt and St. Moritz the main season usually runs from late November or early December until around Easter, and Zermatt often keeps going into late April or early May. Zermatt also has glacier skiing on the Klein Matterhorn, which stays open in summer too. Christmas, New Year and the February half-term weeks are the busiest, while January and March tend to be quieter. In summer both resorts switch to hiking and mountain biking.

Zermatt suits those who want the Matterhorn on the doorstep, a car-free village and extensive high-altitude skiing, including runs across the border to Cervinia in Italy. It appeals to keen skiers, hikers and climbers. St. Moritz is more about style: Belle Époque grand hotels, smart shops, events on the frozen lake and varied skiing on Corviglia, Corvatsch and Diavolezza. Pontresina, next door in the same valley, is a quieter base.

Zurich and Geneva are the main airports, with frequent flights from the UK, and both have their own railway stations. From there the Swiss rail network takes over, so you can be in Lucerne, Zermatt or St. Moritz the same day. The Glacier Express links Zermatt and St. Moritz on a panoramic journey through the Alps that takes most of a day. In Zermatt, drivers leave the car in Täsch and continue by shuttle train.

Switzerland uses the Swiss franc (CHF), not the euro. Euros are often accepted in hotels, shops and at railway stations, but change is given in francs and the exchange rate is usually less favourable, so paying by card or in francs is simpler. Service is included in restaurant and hotel prices, so tipping is not expected. Many people round up the bill or leave a little extra for particularly good service.

Many are historic palace hotels from the Belle Époque, built when the Alps and the lakes became fashionable with travellers, and some are still family-owned. The views are part of the experience, from balconies over Lake Geneva and Lake Lucerne to rooms facing the Matterhorn. Spa is another strength: large spa areas with indoor and outdoor pools are common, for example at The Dolder Grand, Bürgenstock and in the mountain resorts. Service tends to be polished and discreet.

For many travellers it is, as long as you go with the right expectations. Switzerland is expensive, and that shows in hotels, food and transport alike. In return you get punctual trains, lakes and mountains within short distances of each other, and hotels with long traditions. If the budget is tight, a shorter stay in one city combined with day trips by train gives a good taste of the country. Travelling outside the peak weeks also helps.