37 Best Hotels in Berner Oberland, Switzerland

MGallery has taken over this classic Victorian grand hotel, and the restored rooms feature soothing Alpine colors (think greens and browns), leather daybeds, and balconies, and bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and separate showers, while the older-style Baroque rooms, though charming, are a bit rough around the edges. Though the Baroque rooms are spacious and feature original moldings, built-in furnishings, and fantastical bath fixtures, they are in need of an update. The spa, with two saunas and a steam room, is a great retreat after a long day of sightseeing.

Across from the train station and next to the cable car to Mürren, this wonderful family-owned hotel with a lovely garden is a surprisingly quiet option. Knotty Arvenholz (pine) panels accent the spick-and-span guest rooms. On clear days you may want to chill out in one of the wicker chairs on the sunny porch. The dependable restaurant offers satisfying meals of Rösti and meat fondues in a swanky wood-lined salon. The more casual Gaststube overlooks a truly elegant fireplace room with cathedral ceiling, exposed timbers, and lots of happy guests. You can also get wood-fired pizzas every evening.

Overlooking the magnificent ice-blue glacier—as well as a sprawling parking lot—this pretty and wood-trimmed (though quite simple) inn offers generous lunches on the terrace and good regional dining inside the comfortable restaurant. The adjoining Gletscherstübe attracts locals as well as the hordes of hikers who come to marvel at its namesake. The bright rooms, all with mountain views, feature lots of pine as well as colorful modern bathrooms.

Pairing wool-and-wooden materials with high-end entertainment systems, this handsome hotel blends old chalet style with contemporary flair in its well-designed rooms and suites. The spa features an indoor saltwater pool, saunas, Turkish baths, and an extensive treatment menu, and three distinct restaurants cater to guests’ gastronomic desires. There's also a cocktail bar that serves sushi, plus a cigar lounge and a wine bar open by request. Special entertainment includes a 3D golf simulator as well as an ice rink in the hotel garden.

This comfortable inn, dating back to 1845, combines down-home knotty-pine decor with soigné style. In the heart of Gstaad's pedestrian zone, it provides its young and chic guests with peace and tranquility. The popular café draws crowds, and the owners are enthusiastic skiers and can offer many tips on local adventures. The restaurant, full of linens and candlelight, serves good Swiss fare at reasonable prices.

Behind its dark-wood, red-shuttered chalet facade dating from 1892, this large, welcoming hotel invites you in with cozy wing chairs and bookcases in the lobby lounge and dining rooms—perfect spots to lounge in on rainy days. Guest rooms are decorated in carved pine and have tile baths. Service is attentive, unhurried, flexible, and extremely friendly, which more than satisfies the loyal clientele. The elegant Schmitte restaurant, aglow with decorative wall paintings and mint hues, serves nouvelle Swiss cuisine. For more casual fare, head to the rustic Gaststübli. There's also a pool, saunas, a steam bath, and a bowling alley.

This modern apartment-hotel, ideally situated at the foot of the Oltschibachfall waterfall, only 500 meters (1640 feet) from the Hasliberg ski resort and a short walk to the train station, offers cozy apartments with large balconies in a contemporary Alpine style. The resort comprises six buildings with apartments ranging from two to four rooms, which sleep from four to eight people. All apartments include kitchens with ovens, stoves, and sinks; some also have dishwashers. If you'd rather not cook, the Bistro, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, specializes in burgers (meat and veggie) and fondue. You’ll find a small onsite sauna, too, though you’ll need to reserve a spot in advance. The hotel also caters to children with an inviting playroom and games room inside, and a playground outside. There's often a minimum stay required, from three to seven nights, depending on the season.