Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Staubbach

Across from the Staubbach Falls, this excellent lodging with astounding views opens directly onto Lauterbrunnen's main street, which is handily lined with shops and cafés. The friendly owners have turned this local landmark into a characterful hotel, with charming guest rooms that shimmer with teak and pine. To maximize their view of the falls, most people ask for a south-facing room. The fact that this side also faces the main road (which has its share of roaring buses) means you should also consider the three other directions of the compass.