2 Best Hotels in Vitznau, Luzern and Central Switzerland

Set in a fairy-tale lakefront palace that dates back to 1903, this isolated but luxurious all-suite hotel has all the modern conveniences wrapped in an Edwardian facade. Each of its suites is individually furnished and falls under themes like wine, dine, finance, or endowment. Lakeside suites command dreamy Alpine views and are worth the extra cost. The spa features an outdoor pool, two whirlpools, saunas, a steam bath, an ice grotto, and a 4,227-gallon aquarium with tropical fish. If you enjoy fine dining, you might not want to leave the hotel at all during your stay as it's home to two award-winning restaurants: Focus, headed by Patrick Mahler, with 18 Gault-Millau points and two Michelin stars, and Prisma Expérience, crafting Asian-themed dishes such as rock lobster with Japanese barbecue sauce followed by forest strawberry with soy milk and herbs. It extends onto a glorious lakeside terrace with grill. Pair your dinner with a wine from the hotel’s cellar, which contains 35,000 bottles covering 4,500 different varieties.

With its own lakefront garden, a full-service spa, and a restaurant in the former boathouse with views over the glittering lake, you're likely to be tempted to stay a little longer, no matter how many days you booked. Paul Klee, Richard Strauss, and many a head of state have visited this Jugendstil hotel since it opened in 1901. During renovations, the designers kept original architectural flourishes like frescoed ceilings and curved stucco moldings to balance out the modern, modular furnishings.