Elegance in Every Destination

Sustainable Luxury Initiatives

01/10/2026

Lake mist and empty terraces: the waterfront hotels that are better in October

Why Swiss lakeside hotels feel better in October off season, with softer light, calmer terraces and insider tips for choosing the right lake, side and stay.

World Tourism Day, Swiss style: the hoteliers proving that quieter can mean better

World Tourism Day, Swiss style: the hoteliers proving that quieter can mean better

How World Tourism Day lands in Switzerland’s luxury scene, with sustainable Swiss hotels proving that quieter seasons, longer stays and smarter choices can mean better travel.

The Bernina Express in October: where to break the journey when the larches are at their best

The Bernina Express in October: where to break the journey when the larches are at their best

A Swiss insider guide to Bernina Express October stays in the Engadin, with the best stations to break the journey, hotel picks, and slow travel tips.

Golden fortnight: planning an Engadin autumn stay before the larches turn

Culinary Artistry in Hotels

Golden fortnight: planning an Engadin autumn stay before the larches turn

Plan an Engadin autumn stay in the golden larch season. Insider guide to timing, villages, family friendly hotels and trails around St Moritz and beyond.

The autumn table: Swiss hotels where game season, chestnuts, and the new wine share the menu

The autumn table: Swiss hotels where game season, chestnuts, and the new wine share the menu

A Condé Nast style guide to Swiss hotels where autumn game, Ticino chestnuts and new wine shape the menu, with insider tips for couples booking seasonal stays.

Water as architecture: the Swiss thermal hotels where the bath is the reason you came

Award-Winning Architects

Water as architecture: the Swiss thermal hotels where the bath is the reason you came

A Swiss insider guide to thermal hotels where architecture, hot springs and ritual bathing define the stay, from Vals to lake Lucerne, with precise booking advice.

The case for a September stay: Switzerland's shoulder season and the hotels that reward it

Unique Dining Experiences

03/09/2026

The case for a September stay: Switzerland's shoulder season and the hotels that reward it

Why September is the smart month for Swiss residents to book luxury and premium hotels, from alpine retreats to lakeside stays, with fewer crowds and better value.

The aperitivo hour at Swiss hotels: lobby bars, terraces, and the ritual nobody rushes

Sustainable Luxury Initiatives

05/09/2026

The aperitivo hour at Swiss hotels: lobby bars, terraces, and the ritual nobody rushes

Aperitivo at Swiss hotels, from mountain terraces to city rooftop bars. How to choose lobby bars, views, and cocktails for the most civilised evening ritual.

Trends

The hoteliers going carbon-neutral in the Alps: what zero-emission luxury actually looks like

Sustainable Luxury Initiatives

20/07/2026

The hoteliers going carbon-neutral in the Alps: what zero-emission luxury actually looks like

Discover how to identify genuinely carbon neutral luxury hotels in Switzerland, from Swisstainable benchmarks and the Tschuggen Collection to pricing, labels and practical tips for planning a low impact alpine stay.

Switzerland Tourism joins the WTTC: what Swisstainable means on a global stage

19/06/2026

Switzerland Tourism joins the WTTC: what Swisstainable means on a global stage

How the Swisstainable–WTTC partnership and Switzerland Tourism’s 2026 strategy are reshaping Swiss luxury stays, turning sustainability into a core filter for booking premium hotels and resorts.

Inspiration

Swiss hotel libraries, reading rooms, and the quietly brilliant case for a rainy day

Luxury Design Elements

Culinary Artistry in Hotels

17/08/2026

Swiss hotel libraries, reading rooms, and the quietly brilliant case for a rainy day

Discover why Swiss hotel libraries and reading rooms turn rainy Alpine days into a luxury, with examples from Waldhaus Sils, Badrutt’s Palace, Gstaad Palace, B2 Hotel Zurich, and FLÜHLI Hotel Kurhaus, plus practical tips for choosing and using bookish hotels.

The hotel wine list as a love letter: Swiss hoteliers championing producers you have never heard of

Spa and Wellness Journeys

07/08/2026

The hotel wine list as a love letter: Swiss hoteliers championing producers you have never heard of

Discover how Swiss hotel wine lists turn business trips into immersive Swiss wine experiences, with regional bottles, local producers, and curated food pairings across Valais, Vaud, Ticino and beyond.

Places

16 Oct 2026

Chur hotel stays for Swiss travelers seeking refined city center havens

13 Oct 2026

An elegant guide to luxury hotels in Grindelwald CH for Swiss travellers

10 Oct 2026

Elegant city center havens in the most captivating cities in Switzerland

07 Oct 2026

Elegant hotels in Interlaken for Swiss travelers seeking refined alpine stays

Experience

Swiss hotel gyms and fitness clubs worth packing your trainers for

Spa and Wellness Journeys

14/08/2026

Swiss hotel gyms and fitness clubs worth packing your trainers for

A Condé Nast style guide to Swiss hotel gyms and premium fitness clubs, from altitude training resorts to urban spas, for travelers who pack their trainers.

The hotel sauna ritual: why Swiss spas insist on silence, and why they are right

11/08/2026

The hotel sauna ritual: why Swiss spas insist on silence, and why they are right

Learn how Swiss hotel sauna etiquette works: silence, textile-free zones, Aufguss rituals, and hot–cold circuits, plus practical tips for domestic travelers choosing a spa hotel in Switzerland.

People

The Park Gstaad taps Swiss-born Reto Moser as GM before its Four Seasons relaunch

Behind the Scenes with Hotel Staff

19/06/2026

The Park Gstaad taps Swiss-born Reto Moser as GM before its Four Seasons relaunch

Swiss couples eyeing Gstaad get a clear signal as Swiss-born Reto Moser becomes GM of The Park Gstaad, steering its Four Seasons relaunch and intimate alpine resort opening.

The quiet crisis: how Switzerland's staffing shortage is reshaping luxury service