Portfolio - Special Edition Switzerland

52 Special Edition Switzerland Hotels SWEET SWISS STAYS Bed down in style at some of the best hotels in Switzerland FOR RUSTIC CHARM Old is gold at the Guarda Val, a quaint Maiensäss hotel ensconced in the hamlet of Sporz. Here, guests are housed in 11 wood-clad huts and barns that date back over 300 years. But mod cons abound too – from a pampering spa with an open-air hot tub to a Michelin-starred restaurant that celebrates the best seasonal produce from across the region. guardaval.ch/en FOR MODERN LUXURY Long favoured by Hollywood A-listers such as Audrey Hepburn and Sofia Loren, the Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa recently underwent an extensive nine-year, USD 550 million facelift. Today, the sprawling resort offers unparalleled luxury across its four hotels, 10,000m2 spa, and 12 restaurants and bars, all of which offer magnificent views over Lake Lucerne. Did we mention that there’s a nine-hole golf course and three professional- standard tennis courts too? burgenstockresort.com FOR CLASSIC HOSPITALITY The historic Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois in Basel has been a paragon of Swiss hospitality for over three centuries, playing host to illustrious guests such as Napoleon, Pablo Picasso and Queen Elizabeth II. Naturally, service is prompt and attentive, with staff spanning 38 nationalities. The hotel’s Belle Epoque interiors are equally refined – think gilded mirrors, frescoed ceilings and shimmering chandeliers. lestroisrois.com