Switzerland

Overlooking the serene shores of Lake Lucerne, the Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern is a majestic blend of Belle Époque grandeur and contemporary luxury. Originally opened in 1906, this iconic palace underwent a meticulous restoration and reimagining in 2022, led by architect Iwan Bühler and London-based design studio Jestico + Whiles. The result is a sophisticated retreat that preserves its historic elegance while embracing modern design. The hotel features 136 rooms and 45 suites, most of which offer private balconies or terraces with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne and the Swiss Alps.

Dining is a highlight, with Michelin-starred chef Gilad Peled overseeing four distinct venues: the all-day MOzern Brasserie & Bar, the lakeside Quai 10, the refined French fine-dining restaurant Colonnade, and Minamo, a Japanese omakase experience. The hotel’s Bellefontaine Spa offers luxurious wellness treatments, while its fitness center and event spaces—including a grand ballroom for up to 240 guests- cater to both leisure and business travelers. Whether you’re seeking a tranquil lakeside escape, a culinary journey, or a glamorous venue for special occasions, Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern offers a timeless and elevated Swiss experience in one of Europe’s most picturesque settings.

Perched 500 meters above Lake Lucerne on a scenic ridge, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa offers breathtaking panoramic views that evoke the feeling of floating among the clouds. As part of the expansive 60-hectare Bürgenstock Resort, the hotel features 211 elegantly designed rooms and suites, seamlessly blending contemporary architecture with traditional Alpine charm. The property houses 12 restaurants and bars, showcasing Swiss, Asian, and Mediterranean cuisines, all complemented by spectacular lake and mountain vistas. The 10,000-square-meter Alpine Spa is a sanctuary of wellness, complete with a heated outdoor infinity pool, saunas, steam rooms, treatment suites, and a range of rejuvenating facilities. 

Year-round activities include a fitness center, a nine-hole golf course, and scenic hiking trails. Since the opening of its first grand hotel in 1873, the resort has welcomed numerous iconic guests—including Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin—who arrived via the historic funicular railway. Today, following extensive renovations, the Bürgenstock Hotel stands as a symbol of Swiss luxury and timeless elegance, offering discerning travelers a perfect retreat for relaxation, wellness, and elevated living.

Park Hotel Vitznau is a legendary luxury retreat that seamlessly blends over a century of history with contemporary elegance. First opened in 1903, the hotel has long stood as a symbol of refinement along the shores of Lake Lucerne. Following an extensive renovation, it reopened in 2013 with just 47 uniquely themed suites and residences, offering guests an unparalleled level of privacy and exclusivity. Nestled between the lake and the majestic Mount Rigi, the hotel embraces the “Living Hotel Concept,” harmoniously integrating art, architecture, and lifestyle.

Its private lakeside dock and breathtaking Alpine views set the stage for a truly immersive experience. Home to one of Switzerland’s largest wine cellars, housing over 30,000 bottles, the hotel also features two exceptional restaurants: the two-Michelin-starred focus ATELIER and the East-meets-West fusion cuisine of Prisma. The three-story spa offers a haven of tranquility, complete with indoor and outdoor infinity pools, saunas, steam baths, an ice grotto, Kneipp hydrotherapy pools, and dedicated relaxation areas, an alpine sanctuary of the senses. Park Hotel Vitznau is not only a pinnacle of Swiss luxury hospitality, but also a lakeside sanctuary where nature, art, and impeccable service come together to create a dreamlike journey of restoration.

Perched 850 metres above Lake Lucerne, Waldhotel Health & Medical Excellence is carved by Pritzker laureate Matteo Thun into hillside terraces of gabion stone and living roofs. Inside, 137 sun‑lit rooms open onto private loggias where raw timber and Alpine rock create woodland calm. Since its 2017 debut the retreat has set a Swiss precedent: five‑star comfort fused with data‑driven preventive medicine under the credo “Healthy by Nature.”

The 4,200‑sq‑m clinic unites Swiss doctors, physiotherapists and dietitians for DNA screening, cardio labs and rehab. Recovery flows to 25‑m indoor‑outdoor pools, salt‑steam caves and forest yoga, while Verbena’s “Colour Cuisine” dedicates each day to a single produce hue for micronutrient harmony. A funicular links guests to cliff‑top lifts, golf and lake cruises within the wider Bürgenstock Resort, and energy‑saving heat‑pump tech proves that wellness can also be planet‑kind.