Unique Hotels of Switzerland Present Beauty and Hospitality

Written By Chouhab on samedi 24 janvier 2009 | 08:55

By Tess Kirkpatrick

Green meadows, cerulean blue lakes and fairy like villages make up the ambiance of the tiny country of Switzerland. With a diverse selection of hotels and inns, fabulous cuisine and terrific skiing, Switzerland is proven to be one of Europe's best vacation spots.

One might begin their journey in Geneva, Switzerland's largest city. Here, you'll find museums, fine shops, gardens and historic treasures such as the early 14th-century Maison Tavel, the oldest house in the city. From there, take a trip on Lake Geneva or perhaps head to other cities such as Lausanne, Zermatt or Zurich. There are plenty of tiny villages to explore along the way.

Travel writer Karen Brown has created a fantastic website full of itineraries to assist you in planning your trip to Switzerland. You will find maps and activity suggestions for additional assistance. For the very best selections, Karen Brown's readers have chosen the following inns and hotels that will make your vacation in this European gem even better:

The quaint family-run Hotel de Moiry in Grimentz was chosen as the recipient of the Karen Brown Readers' Choice Award for "Greatest Value." Accommodations are authentic and charmingly simple. Enjoy a day of hiking in the challenging surrounding hills and mountains and return at the end of the day to a traditional raclette dinner finished off with the famous Swiss strudel. If you spend your winter vacation here, be prepared for fabulous skiing and evenings toasting your toes before a blazing fire.

With beauty to be found in every corner of Switzerland, the country is an excellent spot for a romantic vacation. The Romantik Hotel Wilden Mann in Lucerne is a perfect spot from which to rekindle your love. The hotel, which dates back to the 16th century, has been selected as the "Most Romantic" lodging choice in Switzerland by Karen Brown's readers. Each of the guest rooms and suites has been decorated individually. While not adjacent to Lake Lucerne, several of the rooms offer river views as does the hotel's restaurant.

The "Warmest Welcome" as voted on by Karen Brown's readers goes hands down to the Hotel Privata in Sils-Maria. Beautifully situated between two mountain-bound lakes, this family run lodge is located on a tiny village square. Perfectly located for hiking, the Hotel Privata offers trails literally outside its door. Whether you prefer a leisurely stroll through the breathtaking meadows or a more challenging hike into the mountains, you are going to love the multitude of options presented by this hotel. Guest rooms are comfortable with crisp linens and fresh flowers, and the spacious dining room, with its paneled ceiling, overlooks the back garden.

The recipient of the Karen Brown Readers' Choice award for the best "Splendid Splurge" in Switzerland is the Hotel Rote Rose and its guesthouse, Engelfrid. Situated on a hill of vineyards, this meticulously restored building boasts rooms decorated with elegant antiques and carefully selected furnishings. While no restaurant is available, breakfast is fabulous with choices of fresh piping hot breads, cheeses, yogurts and beverages. The landscape is unforgettable with ivy covering the exterior of the building and seasonal flowers blooming throughout this charming medieval town of Regensberg.

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