Mapplr’s selection of top ski hotels in Switzerland Riffelalp Resort: luxury hotel high up in the Swiss Alps (Zermatt) Hotel Bellevue des Alpes in Kleine Scheidegg: grand hotel in the shadow of the Eiger The Lodge: Sir Richard Branson’s mountain retreat in Verbier, Switzerland (the ultimate in ski lodge luxury) Hotel Matthiol: cozy modern luxury […]
B2 Boutique Hotel Zurich: design hotel in a former brewery
June 3, 2013 by
B2 Boutique Hotel Zurich is a 52-room design hotel housed in an old brewery which has been renovated to contemporary standards. B2 Boutique Hotel Zurich is centrally located, with good transport connections and parking. History of B2 Boutique Hotel The hotel is housed in the old Hürlimann brewery, which was founded in Zurich in 1836 and […]
Travel guide to Zermatt, Switzerland
September 12, 2012 by
Last August, I went to Zermatt to hike in the Swiss Alps and to escape the heat in Paris. It was on this same trip that I stayed in Chamonix and hiked in the French Alps (see the Travel Guide to Chamonix if you are interested in visiting the French Alps). Driving from Chamonix to […]
Riffelalp Resort: luxury hotel high up in the Swiss Alps (Zermatt)
September 3, 2012 by
If you’re looking for the ultimate mountain getaway, the Riffelalp Resort, a five-star luxury hotel at an altitude of 2222 metres above sea level, fits the bill. I stumbled upon this hotel by accident: I was hiking in the mountains above Zermatt and after two-and-a-half hours, came upon a plateau with stunning views of the […]
Hotel Bellevue des Alpes in Kleine Scheidegg: grand hotel in the shadow of the Eiger
June 30, 2011 by
If you are going to Grindelwald and want to stay in a historic hotel with stunning views of the mountains, look no further than the Hotel Bellevue des Alpes, a grand hotel from the 19th century that continues to attract and delight visitors. Located in the Kleine Scheidegg at the foot of the north face […]
Guide to super chic ski hotels in Europe and the US
December 31, 2010 by
In the deepest, darkest days of winter, all you want to do is go outside and fling yourself off a mountain on skis or a snowboard. Here’s a guide to the most sophisticated hotels where modern design meets superior service. If you are really tired of old-fashioned ski hotels, check out our selection. Switzerland Riffelalp […]
Hotel Matthiol: cozy modern luxury in Zermatt
December 16, 2010 by
Looking for a chic, modern ski hotel for your ski or hiking holiday? Check out the Hotel Matthiol, an intimate boutique hotel full of innovative design and constructed of wood and stone that has both modern and traditional accents. With only 10 rooms and 13 suites, Hotel Matthiol is perfect for both families and style-conscious […]
