43 Best Hotels in Switzerland

If you're in Scuol primarily to visit the Bohn Engiadina Scuol, you can't do better than to stay at this centrally located family-owned hotel—there's a covered pathway that leads directly to the spa, so you can discreetly head over in your robe and slippers any time you like—and room prices include unlimited spa access. Rather generic though good-size guest rooms are heavy on the wood with bursts of color (lime green and red) on the chairs and curtains; some include cozy balconies with lovely views of the town and mountains. Scuol's Old Town is just a five-minute walk downhill, though you'll have a steep climb on your return. The lounge is a relaxing, airy spot for a glass of wine, and you can choose from the two restaurants, including one with Thai cuisine, if you decide not to venture from the hotel at all.

In a typical chalet-style building, this hotel is perfectly located right by the children's and beginners' slope, and the cross-country ski track; in addition, the Parsenn funicular is only a few minutes' walk away. Guest rooms in the main building are small, and some have showers instead of a tub. Larger, more expensive rooms are in an annex, connected to the hotel by an underground passage, where you will also find the spa including saunas, a steam room, and a relaxation area, along with a fitness room. There's also a good-size garden with a children's play area and large sun terrace.

This family-run country inn is draped in a profusion of geraniums in summertime and bundled in snowbanks in winter. Guest rooms are walled in pine and larch, with carved furniture and mounds of white linen on the beds. Hikers and skiers gather on the porch or near the stone hearth in the dining room for raclette bubbling off the open fire. Ask the owner, who's an experienced mountain guide and photographer, to show you some of his work; it leaves you breathless.

Families often settle in for a week or two at this hotel high above the lakefront, their evenings spent by the immense stone fireplace, in the panoramic winter garden, or on the spectacular terrace. The grounds of this 1910 lodge are beautifully manicured, the atmosphere both familial and formal. Guest rooms are quirkily and individually decorated by themes—cheese, forest, flower meadow, and straw hut, to name a few. Children love these hideaways, and families with small ones appreciate that they can dine together by the fire, apart from other guests. Those with lots of luggage will want to call ahead to be picked up from the train station.

The location of this modest but roomy hotel, within a brownstone dating from 1899, is a great asset; set across from the university, it's in a quiet area far from the shopping masses. Select renovated rooms feature comfy beds, simple furnishings, and air-conditioning; their generally large size makes them great for traveling families. The price is right, but don't expect basic in-room amenities such as coffee or tea.

This isolated hotel is reachable on foot, by bus, or by horse-drawn carriage/sleigh (it's about 7½ km [4½ miles] up the ruggedly beautiful Roseg Valley), but its location in this untouched valley at the foot of a majestic glacier makes for a unique hiking or relaxing point. The restaurant offers simple regional favorites throughout the year; in fall there's wild game. This is a very popular lunch spot for hikers, bikers, and cross-country skiers, who reward themselves with a selection from the massive dessert buffet. The rooms are spartan but fresh; you pay a little more for a private shower. Children can use the rustic playground. Be sure to arrange a bus transfer or, if you're feeling romantic, a horse-drawn carriage pickup, from the Pontresina train station before your stay.

This 19th-century grand hotel welcomes you with its inspiring Roseg Valley views, warm interiors decorated in vibrant colors, and a free minibar that's restocked daily. The family-friendly property includes modern, spacious rooms with separate bedrooms to accommodate couples with one or two children. One part of the hotel is older, with art nouveau–style rooms, and one newer, with rooms done up in a contemporary fashion; most rooms are carpeted, so ask for one with parquet floors if that's your preference. There's also a pleasant spa that includes heated indoor and outdoor pools (outdoor pool open June–October), along with a sauna, steam room, and gym. The charming Art Nouveau Restaurant serves Swiss specialties along with a few international dishes, while the affiliated Giodi Vegetarian and Co. devises mostly vegetarian creations.

This delightful hotel in an old chalet-style building is family-run and welcoming of other families, with apartments featuring small kitchens and fireplaces perfect for a small clan. The regular guest rooms either feature wood paneling or are white with touches of pine, and south-facing rooms are bright, clean, and airy with nice balconies. Note that most bathrooms have showers instead of tubs. The communal living area, small bar with fireplace, large sun terrace with mountain views, and garden are homey and informal, with games for old and young (including billiards and foosball). A five-course dinner is available for a small extra charge.

The sensor-touch heavy pine door that welcomes you to this garni (without a restaurant) chalet-hotel is your first sign of the happy marriage between charm and modern comfort here, followed by the welcoming family and small staff offering energetic and reliable service in a cozy space. The sizable, well-lighted guest rooms have wall-to-wall wood and rustic decor; all have en suite showers rather than bathtubs. Some rooms easily accommodate extra beds (for an additional fee). Tired, aching muscles can be replenished in the small but fortifying sauna, steam room, and relaxation area. An evening meal and weekly fondue night is offered during the winter season.

Sleeping under the roof of the Olympic medalist Pirmin Zurbriggen's hotel may not make you a better skier, but the view elicits dreams of starting gates and downhill races. Flexible configurations with fully stocked kitchenettes sleep a couple or expand to include a pack of friends. Near the cable car to the Matterhorn's glacier paradise, this ultramodern larch-wood-and-glass structure has plenty of amenities, including flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi, and Nespresso machines in every room.

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.

This friendly family-run hotel, which spans across two buildings, has bright, modern rooms with balconies, a delightful restaurant, and a relaxing spa area with indoor/outdoor thermal baths, all very close to the center of town. Modern Alpine-style guest rooms are on the simple side, but come in a variety of sizes from a single room to a family room; some are located in the main building and connected to the spa, while others are in the building across the street and connected to the restaurant. The 51° Restaurant serves tasty Valais specialties for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The spa area includes four saunas (one accessed from outside), a steam room, and two thermally heated baths, along with the hotel’s namesake “hot pot,” a large wooden barrel kept at a toasty 42 to 44°C (108 to 111°F).