Hotels

The Switzerland Tourism Department has taken great measures to provide reasonable and comfortable staying facilities to serve the large number of tourist visiting Switzerland each year. Compared to other tourist destinations in Western Europe, Switzerland has the best accommodations available. The hotels in Switzerland maintain international standards of service. However, on account of Switzerland's growing reputation as an important tourist destination you are advised to book in advance in order to avoid disappointment later on. All hotels levy a 7.6 percent tax along with an additional local tax depending on the location.

Compared to other European countries, hotels in Switzerland tend to be comparatively more expensive. However, they provide excellent facilities and hospitable services. While planning a visit to Switzerland you are advised to keep in mind the low and high seasons, as hotel prices and availability of rooms largely depend on this factor.

A. Recommended Hotels

Relais & Châteaux Albergo Giardino

6612 Ascona

Website: www.giardino.ch

The Relais & Châteaux Albergo Giardino is an excellent state-of-the art hotel that offers great events, exciting parties and excellent accommodations. Facilities offered by the hotel include, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, spas, sauna, fitness centers, mountain biking, water skiing, diving, canoeing, and rafting. In case you plan to make a visit, you should keep in mind the fact that the hotel closes annually from November 5th to March 10th.

Rates: Double Room with Breakfast: $ 545 +

Castello del Sole

Via Muraccio 142, 6612 Ascona

Website: www.castellodelsole.ch

This luxury hotel is located on Switzerland's loveliest beach. Facilities offered by the hotel include tennis courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pool facilities, fitness centers, sailing, mud bath centers, saunas and horse riding facilities.

Rates: Double Room with Breakfast $440

Park Hotel Weggis

Hertensteinstrasse 34, 6353 Weggis

Website: www.phw.ch

It is located in a beautiful area surrounded by greenery and vegetation. Since it is located on a lakeside, most of the rooms in the hotel offer excellent views. The hotel offer top class facilities in an exotic setting that is well equipped with a wellness center, three restaurants and a vinotheque. It also offers a host of both indoor and outdoor sort facilities. It is located at a distance of 21 km from the Lucerne railway station and 55 km from the Zurich airport. The hotel has 34 rooms, 9 suites, three restaurants and a bar.

Rates: Double Room $380

Single Room $200

Hotel des Bergues

33 Quai des Bergues

CH-1201 - Geneva

The Hotel des Bergues is ideally situated on Geneva's best lakeside location, which overlooks the imposing Alps. It is nestled in the heart of the city and is only 4 km from Geneva International Airport and 500 meters from Cornavin train station. The hotel is well equipped with 103 rooms, a business center, banquet rooms and fitness centers. The hotel has facilities for the disabled and allows pets.

Rates: Royal Suit $2844

Superior Room $560

Hotel Castello del Sole

Via Muraccio, 142

CH-6612 Ascona (Ticino) - Switzerland

The Hotel Castello del Sole is one of the grandest hotels in Ascona and is located in a scenic property of 14 hectares, which is surrounded by a large park and green meadows. It is located near the Maggia River, at the point where the river flows into Lake Maggiore. It combines traditional hospitality with modern comforts making it an ideal place to visit when on a vacation. The hotel has 64 rooms and 15 suites. The hotel remains closed from 25th October to 26th March. Facilities offered include fitness centers, tennis courts, 2 swimming pools and Turkish baths. It is located 5 km away from Locarno train station, 40 km away from Lugano International Airport and 110 km away from Milan-Malpensa International Airport, Italy.

Rates: Single Room $300

Luxury Suit $1218