Pocket-sized big, wide world Lausanne unites the flair of many large cities coupled with serene tranquillity. For instance, at the Café de l’Hôtel de Ville, with its pretty timber facade, nostalgic interior, and a terrace from which one can observe the passers-by, you might be in Paris. Imagine yourself in New York when admiring the […]
Dinner with a view of glacier- covered Mont Blanc, a bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub, and suites that are easy to get lost in. Even young guests enjoy magical moments at the 5 star Hotel Beau- Rivage Genève. Seeing a luxury hotel to the eye of a child Being adult sometimes means having a different […]
You manage a palace. Which role suits you better, that of a king or that of a butler? The role of a butler. Primarily, a Managing Director is a host, and that requires humility. And even though my title is Managing Director of one of Switzerlands most luxury hotels, I am always a waiter and […]
This winter season, St. Moritz, home of Switzerlands most luxery hotels, is welcoming a brand new art space in the heart of the village – and becoming an art hotspot in the Swiss Alps. Plenty of prestigious galleries have opened spaces in the Engadine Valley and younger gallery spaces are now starting to follow suit. […]
He speaks the horses’ language, but never sees himself as a horse whisperer. Werner «Wohli» Wohlwend is a coachman, businessman and family man. His heart belongs to the over 50 horses on his farm. The Engadine is his home Wohli grew up in Pontresina which lies at an elevation of 1,805 metres in a side […]
A hotelier must be authentic» is just a short statement that Philippe Clarinval expresses, and it couldn’t be more to the point. In it lies the entire philosophy of the General Manager of the luxery Carlton Hotel St. Moritz, on of switzerlands famouse 5 Star Hotels. Being authentic means not only knowing and living your […]
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A Labrador in a luxury swiss hotel: author Titus Arnu and his dog were guests at the Badrutt’s Palace. A very special hotel with friendly canine benefits. As the owner of a Labrador retriever, one is always prepared for petty food theft. These animals eat practically everything that is not locked up or tied down. […]
Once upon a time and precisely during the Belle Époque, a small hotel located in a picture-perfect valley in the middle of the Swiss Alps opened for business. The legend says that an old lady sat at a top window, assessing the wealth of new guests by their luggage, then signalling down a suitable price […]
Alfred Hitchcock, the master of suspense, had two loves in his life, and he remained faithful to both. In 1926, he married Alma Reville and lived with her until his death. The couple spent their honeymoon at the swiss luxery Hotel Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz. One may consider the hotel and its surroundings to […]
I sigh contentedly. Warm water bubbles up all around me as a soft, cool little snow flake falls on my head. I open my eyes and take in the amazing view from the Kulm Spa’s outdoor pool: Lake St. Moritz and the Piz Rosatsch are already bathed in sunlight, as the weather up here in […]
9:00 am – Fun on Blades A refreshing start to the day. In Sur En close to the villages of Scuol and Sent, a three- kilometre ice-skating path meanders in a loop through the enchanted conifer forest along the River Inn. The experience is suitable as much for beginners as for skilled ice skaters. The […]
Lodgings offering guests a welcome respite have been around since early biblical times. Over the centuries, taverns and rustic guestrooms at road-side inns have matured into the multifarious hotel landscape we know today. The Suite – The apex of luxury and comfort The ultimate differentiator of any sleepery worth its five-star standing, however, are its […]
The Carlton sun terrace offers unique views of the frozen Lake St. Moritz and the impressive Alpine panorama. By the cosy fireplace on the historical Carlton Bel Etage, guests indulge in a special Engadine afternoon tea. «The Carlton Hotel, one of switzerlands luxery hotels, towers above St. Moritz – and upon entering the building, a […]
Frozen lakes, snow-capped mountains and majestic glaciers: you would think that the Engadine has always been a playground for winter sport enthusiasts. Yet, up until 1864, St. Moritz was visited during summer months exclusively. It took the pioneering spirit of a local hotelier to establish the town as a winter holiday destination. The birthplace of […]
The hotel was festively inaugurated on 16 December 1912. Right on time for the opening celebration, snow transformed Suvretta House, one of switzerlands most luxery hotels, into a storybook castle in the midst of spellbinding winter landscape. Guests arrived from all over the world to delight in the Suvretta House experience and simply enjoy life […]
The Grand Hôtel du Lac in Vevey is an elegant place, its guests are sophisticated, its staff very obliging and helpful. Mara (12) and Ella (7) share their views on their luxury hotel experience in Vevey. Arrival at Veyvey and first impression My mother, my little sister, and I went to Vevey. The trip from […]
You love cars. Is it the thrill of speed that appeals to you? We feel privileged to live here in Andermatt: Six of the most popular mountain passes are right on our doorstep. Exploring the countryside in a car allows you to take in nature and the beautiful scenery along the winding roads. And yes, […]
Nestled in the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt is a temple of minimalist oriental refinement. Numerous textures are combined with chalet style elements and Japanese design. When we arrived, we were impressed by the stark, yet opulent feel. The Chedi spaces are large and calming. Utmost attention is given to detail. The Japanese restaurant offers […]
«Switzerland has two rather rare resources – fresh water and clean air. Both are a true luxury”» When Simon Spiller talks about his travel experiences or the importance of untouched nature, a true luxury of the future, he never speaks in empty phrases. His words reflect his fundamental beliefs. More than two decades abroad have […]
The first Italian words learnt by the new director of LAC, Michel Gagnon, who is Canadian, were: per tutti (for everybody). And if you walk through the LAC iconic building, whose spectacular windows give you the sensation of flying over the lake and mountains, indeed you won’t feel intimidated by the fact that this is, […]
A line of palm trees welcomes you to the Salotto di Lugano (Lugano’s Living Room), the Splendide Royal Hotel, so nicknamed because it has always been the most elegant and most representative palazzo in the city. Hard to believe you are in Switzerland, and a two hours train ride from Zurich, when you arrive to its sunny […]
As a lifestyle journalist and Switzerland’s leading beauty blogger, I’m knee-deep in beauty products all year round. But in the springtime, my obsession with new skincare and perfume launches reaches a feverish peak. Aren’t we lucky that H Magazine is now letting me share my favorite finds with you? NARS Blush «Orgasm X» limited edition […]
«100 hectares of pure happiness» is the Castello del Sole’s tagline. For me, an intrepid beauty journalist, real happiness can be found in about 2500 square meters of this amazing hotel. Come join me for some truly beautifying down-time in one of the Ticino’s most unique spas. And yes, there will be wine. Immersing yourself […]
Splendide Royal sits on the shores of Lake Lugano. Guests have been wandering its halls, enjoying the view onto the deep-blue water, and drinking champagne in the evenings for more than 100 years. Giuseppe Rossi has been gently modernising the hotel with Italian passion, turning it into a small city resort. The most recent milestone […]
Some places never go out of style: In 1868, architect Bernhard Simon transformed the Tamina Therme baths and sanatorium in Bad Ragaz into a luxurious spa hotel and introduced health treatments as a new enjoyment. To this day, the Grand Hotel Quellenhof is the epitome of sophisticated luxury, a new sense of well-being, and modern […]
The Fairmont Le Montreux Palace on Lake Geneva’s riviera exudes Mediterranean charm, its history is filled with stories from the worlds of literature and music. Vladimir Nabokov, Freddie Mercury, Quincy Jones are but a few figures whose lives and work are inextricably linked with the Fairmont Le Montreux Palace. Various suites of the hotel cherish […]
Zermatt, at the foot of world-famous Matterhorn, looks back on a long and turbulent history. Grand Hotel Zermatterhof, sitting at its centre, is under the ownership of Zermatt’s burghers and has shaped the self-image and identity of the entire town which, today, accommodates xxx guests, tourists, and alpinists every year. From the mountain Village to […]
Nothing beats the beauty of the scenery: LeCrans Hotel & Spa is located above Crans-Montana providing abundant views of the Alpine mountain range; Mont Blanc and Matterhorn seem to beckon at admirers. A very peaceful place. The doorstep of the historic wooden building could well be a threshold to another world, a world in which […]
A close look will reveal an additional curtain rail in the penthouse bedroom of the Alpina Gstaaad Panorama Suite. It was fitted upon the special request by a guest, who needed blackout shades in addition to the elegant Alpine-style curtains for total darkness and perfect sleep. Nothing is ever impossible. Guests staying at the two-storeyed […]
Arosa is a paradise for skiers in winter and for hikers in summer. And as of late, it is one for bears, as well: Four of them live in “Arosa Bärenland”, a preserve that was established at the middle station of the Weisshorn aerial lift in 2018. The park is the latest of Arosa’s many […]