When the temperatures drop, our wanderlust fever rises. But before we have to go to the doctor, we pack our bags and leave. A flight south is not an option right now? Don’t panic – we’ve looked around nearby and found the most beautiful Swiss boutique hotels for you.
Hotel Helvetia, Zurich
City kids also like to spend the night away from their own bed frame. However, the “Hotel Helvetia” proves that you don’t have to turn into a country bumpkin to relax. The listed building is located in the heart of the city of Zurich and, in addition to its unbeatable location, offers a great deal of comfort. The river bed right outside the window ensures that we still get our daily dose of greenery in this city gem – at least visually.
Hotel Restaurant Bar Helvetia
Stauffacherquai 1
8004 Zurich
+41 (0) 44 297 99 99
info@hotel-helvetia.ch
hotel-helvetia.ch
Bridge 49, Vals
When the tendrils of the urban jungle choke you off, a trip to the mountains helps you to take a deep breath – especially if you travel to the boutique hotel “Brücke 49” in Vals to relax. Overcrowded buffets and noisy lobbies are spared here, as the hotel only has four rooms and three apartments. There’s no need to be afraid of dusty carpets at “Brücke 49”: Parquet floors, chic wallpaper and stylish furnishings await you here – and the view of the Vals mountains is included.
Bridge 49
Poststrasse 49
7132 Vals
+41 (0) 81 420 49 49
hallo@brucke49.ch
brucke49.ch
Volkshaus, Basel
Bird’s Nest, Allianz Arena, Tate Modern – the Basel-based architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron is behind many world-famous buildings. The “Volkshaus Basel” also bears his signature. But it’s not just architecture fans who have a reason to rejoice here: the owners’ art collection and collaborations with galleries regularly transform this building into a small Art Basel. And if you’re not into architecture or art, you’ll at least enjoy the light-flooded modern rooms, which offer at least as much comfort as design.
Volkshaus Basel
Rebgasse 12-14
4058 Basel
+41 (0) 61 690 93 00
reservation@volkshaus-basel.ch
volkshaus-basel.ch
Signau House, Zurich
At “Signau House” you feel like you’re at home with someone who has damn good taste. This may be due to the fact that there are only nine rooms, making this boutique hotel a small oasis in the middle of Zurich’s Seefeld district. Here in this English country-style city villa, guests are not only offered a large portion of style, but also a spacious garden and an in-house cinema – so when can we move in?
Signau House & Garden Boutique Hotel
Signaustrasse 6
8008 Zurich
+41 (0) 44 201 96 96
welcome@signauhouse.com
signauhouse.com
Auberge du Mouton, Porrentruy
Let’s go through the checklist for the next boutique hotel. Beautiful furnishings? But hello. Relaxation? Included in the price. Charm? As far as the eye can see. The boutique hotel “Auberge du Mouton” is located in the idyllic town of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura and mixes modernity with a historical touch in its individually designed rooms. What is the result? A chic sanctuary for those in need of rest.
Auberge du Mouton
Rue du Cygne 1
2900 Porrentruy
+41 (0) 32 535 83 57
auberge@dumouton.ch
dumouton.ch
Hotel Villa Honegg, Ennetbürgen
We’ve been crazy about stars ever since we were awarded them at school for our achievements. So it’s no wonder we sit up and take notice when we hear about the five-star “Boutique Hotel Villa Honegg”. Situated on the Bürgenstock, you are not only rewarded with luxury, but also with an unbeatable view of Lake Lucerne. And as if that wasn’t enough, the hotel also has a spa area and its own movie theater – don’t resist when checking out? We promise nothing.
Hotel Villa Honegg
Honegg
6373 Ennetbürgen
+41 (0) 41 618 32 00
info@villa-honegg.ch
villa-honegg.ch/en/villa/
Art House, Basel
Intercontinental travel without getting into a tin bird is possible at “Art House Basel”. Swiss architectural art from Diener & Diener meets an Italian sense of style – cheers to the designer Andrea Caputo – and is combined with a Japanese touch, which is particularly noticeable in the hotel rooms. Well, if you don’t have enough money for a trip halfway around the world, you can at least spend a few nights at Art House Basel.
Art House Basel
Steinenvorstadt 42
4051 Basel
+41 (0) 61 525 46 00
info@arthousebasel.ch
arthousebasel.ch
Maiensäss Guarda Val, Lenzerheide
Luxury is sometimes what’s missing: no frills, no distractions. In this respect, the “Guarda Val” on Lenzerheide is premium material. In this mountain hotel consisting of eleven Maiensässen, there are no frills, but all the more alpine charm: crackling open fires, sunburnt wood and a sauna are the main ingredients for a large portion of relaxation.
Guarda Val
Maiensäss-Hotel
7078 Sporz
Lenzerheide
+41 (0) 81 385 85 85
hotel@guardaval.ch
guardaval.ch
Design Hotel Spedition, Thun
Do you know the ready-made fondue from Gerber? If you’re wondering what the connection with boutique hotels is, here it is: the freight forwarding building in Thun, where Gerber’s Regalheld was born, is now home to the “Design Hotel Spedition”. With its individually designed rooms, the hotel has at least as much personality as historical flair. And who knows, maybe you’ll be haunted by an idea worth millions within these walls – we’d love to have some of the cake too, by the way.
Hotel Restaurant Spedition
Gewerbestrasse 4
3600 Thun
+41 (0) 33 550 59 09
info@speditionthun.ch
speditionthun.ch
The Hide Hotel, Flims
If you want to go into hiding, the best place to do so is “The Hide Hotel” in Flims. No, this sentence is not just because of the name, but also because there is almost everything you need here – and perhaps even a little more: unique design, several restaurants, a spa area covering over 1,000 m2 and four cinemas (the only hotel in Switzerland to do so) await you here. Outside world – what was that again?
The Hide Hotel
Via Nova 80
7017 Flims
+41 (0) 81 911 15 11
welcome@thehideflims.ch
thehidehotelflims.com
Cervo Mountain Resort, Zermatt
If your heart beats to the rhythm of the city, it’s time to chill out again. This works particularly well at the Cervo Mountain Resort in Zermatt. Why? Here’s a list: Cozy rooms, the spa area and a top-class breakfast are just some of the things that will make you feel zener than you have in years. And with the Matterhorn right in front of your nose, you also have the chance to finally produce content for your dusty Instagram account again.
Cervo Mountain Resort
Riedweg 156
3920 Zermatt
+41 (0) 27 968 12 12
beyond@cervo.swiss
cervo.swiss/en
Hotel Marktgasse, Zurich
Foodies take note: If you want to fill your belly with delicacies without the hassle of rolling back to your hotel afterwards, the best place to go is the “Hotel Marktgasse” in Zurich’s old town. Here, in one of the oldest inns in the city, is home to none other than the two-star restaurant “Igniv”, which was opened with top chef Andreas Caminada. So the motto is: feast first and then flop down in one of the individually designed rooms upstairs.
Marktgasse Hotel
Marktgasse 17
8001 Zurich
+41 (0) 44 266 10 10
info@marktgassehotel.ch
marktgassehotel.ch/en/
The Cambrian, Adelboden
Where are the nature lovers among you who avoid camping more than their ex-boyfriends? Well, we have found “The Cambrian” for you. The hotel is located in Adelboden and is an Eldorado for all those who enjoy being outdoors. However, the hiking look is still reserved for the guests: The Cambrian boasts a stylish interior and a wellness area with an unobstructed view of the mountain panorama.
The Cambrian
Dorfstrasse 7
3715 Adelboden
+41 (0) 33 673 8383
info@thecambrianadelboden.com
thecambrianadelboden.com/en/
La Couronne, Solothurn
You can’t tell how many years “La Couronne” in Solothurn has been around. As the second oldest hotel in Switzerland, this four-star boutique gem boasts charming rooms that are still steeped in history. But you don’t just sleep well in this hotel, the food is also worth the trip – after all, the hotel restaurant has 14 Gault Millau points.
La Couronne Hotel Restaurant
Hauptgasse 64
4500 Solothurn
info@lacouronne-solothurn.ch
+41 (0) 32 625 10 10
lacouronne-solothurn.ch
B2 Boutique Hotel, Zurich
For the bookworms and beer fans among you, we have found a very special gem: The “B2 Boutique Hotel” in Zurich is located in the former Hürlimann brewery and has industrial chic firmly anchored in its façade. Meanwhile, the library with its 33,000 books ensures that you never get bored in this temporary home.
B2 Hotel
Brandschenkestrasse 152
8002 Zurich
zurich@b2hotel.ch
+41 (0) 44 567 67 67
b2hotel.ch
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Lead image: © The Cambrian, Adelboden
