The Lugano Dante hotel is a great hotel, the location can't be beaten, steps from the funicular and right by the city center, we walked everywhere. This hotel is very generous in terms of taking of customers, free drinks in room mini bar, coffee, espresso, apples, waters in the lobby, make one feel so much like home. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Switzerland (only behind the 5 stars hotel we stayed in Zurich), great selection with authentic Italian grilled veggies, cheeses, ham ,...
The Lugano Dante hotel is a great hotel, the location can't be beaten, steps from the funicular and right by the city center, we walked everywhere. This hotel is very generous in terms of taking of customers, free drinks in room mini bar, coffee, espresso, apples, waters in the lobby, make one feel so much like home. The breakfast was one of the best we had in Switzerland (only behind the 5 stars hotel we stayed in Zurich), great selection with authentic Italian grilled veggies, cheeses, ham ,...
Sandy
Reviewed September 15, 2017Reviewed September 15, 2017
Great stay at Hotel des Balances. Had a lovely balcony room facing the water. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Located in the middle of everything. Highly recommend, pic on the hotel’s balcony.
Great stay at Hotel des Balances. Had a lovely balcony room facing the water. Friendly staff. Comfortable bed. Located in the middle of everything. Highly recommend, pic on the hotel’s balcony.
Barbara
Reviewed February 7, 2024Reviewed February 7, 2024
Hotel Spalentor offers a wonderful, well run place to stay in a perfect location for access to the old town or to get to the train station. Old school kind of place wheree they give you a physical key for your room but everything is clean as a whistle.
Hotel Spalentor offers a wonderful, well run place to stay in a perfect location for access to the old town or to get to the train station. Old school kind of place wheree they give you a physical key for your room but everything is clean as a whistle.
Paul
Reviewed February 14, 2024Reviewed February 14, 2024
The hotel was very nice, located in central Basel. The only downside was that it, apparently like other recently renovated hotels, did not have air conditioning (and it was unseasonably hot in Basel.
The hotel was very nice, located in central Basel. The only downside was that it, apparently like other recently renovated hotels, did not have air conditioning (and it was unseasonably hot in Basel.
The Dolder Grand is simply the finest hotel in which I’ve ever stayed. From staff service to the amenities of which there are many, to the accommodations themselves, the Dolder Grand is unmatched in quality by any standards.
The Dolder Grand is simply the finest hotel in which I’ve ever stayed. From staff service to the amenities of which there are many, to the accommodations themselves, the Dolder Grand is unmatched in quality by any standards.
I have stayed in Geneva several times a year for many years, and found a new favorite here. The room - especially the bathroom! - was great; the front desk staff - especially Valentina! - was superlative; we loved the location; and we were delighted they were able to put us in our room right away when we arrived jet lagged at 9 am.
I have stayed in Geneva several times a year for many years, and found a new favorite here. The room - especially the bathroom! - was great; the front desk staff - especially Valentina! - was superlative; we loved the location; and we were delighted they were able to put us in our room right away when we arrived jet lagged at 9 am.
Hotel and service was excellent. Stayed for two nights and had a noisy party in the room in the late evening next to us the first night. When we reported the incident to the hotel, they took care of it and was very apologetic and responsive in following up with us.Overall, a very nice stay
Hotel and service was excellent. Stayed for two nights and had a noisy party in the room in the late evening next to us the first night. When we reported the incident to the hotel, they took care of it and was very apologetic and responsive in following up with us.Overall, a very nice stay
John
Reviewed November 10, 2024Reviewed November 10, 2024
Great location - steps from tram hub, train station, bus stops. Very helpful staff. Decent breakfast. Lovely room - I stayed in the newer section and the room size was generous with a good size bathroom and great shower. Really loved my stay.
Great location - steps from tram hub, train station, bus stops. Very helpful staff. Decent breakfast. Lovely room - I stayed in the newer section and the room size was generous with a good size bathroom and great shower. Really loved my stay.
Melissa
Reviewed November 12, 2026Reviewed November 12, 2026
The hotel thought of every little detail. On arrival, one could have a cool drink. In the room they had all sort of things to make tea or coffee. there was a bathrobe, slippers. great towels. the bed was very comfortable
Even in the hallway comming of the lift, were always apples waiting for you \Location is very good.
Is is close to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the picturesque Rennweg. the Lake to take
a sightseeing trip on one of the boats.
The Garden Restaurant is very pleasant, offered...
The hotel thought of every little detail. On arrival, one could have a cool drink. In the room they had all sort of things to make tea or coffee. there was a bathrobe, slippers. great towels. the bed was very comfortable
Even in the hallway comming of the lift, were always apples waiting for you \Location is very good.
Is is close to the famous Bahnhofstrasse, the picturesque Rennweg. the Lake to take
a sightseeing trip on one of the boats.
The Garden Restaurant is very pleasant, offered...
Magdalena.P.
Reviewed September 11, 2018Reviewed September 11, 2018
Absolutely excellent, every component. Room was beautiful, staff helpful and attentive, perfect location, great spa, great breakfast. Will stay here again.
Absolutely excellent, every component. Room was beautiful, staff helpful and attentive, perfect location, great spa, great breakfast. Will stay here again.
Anthony
Reviewed December 25, 2024Reviewed December 25, 2024
The room was really spacious and had an awesome lake view. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They give you a free bus pass to use during your stay. You get on right out front and it takes you to the city center or train station in about 15 minutes. Very easy and convenient. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to come back to our room, make some hot tea, and slip into a cozy robe and slippers. I also thought the price of the room was very reasonable considering how expensive...
The room was really spacious and had an awesome lake view. The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. They give you a free bus pass to use during your stay. You get on right out front and it takes you to the city center or train station in about 15 minutes. Very easy and convenient. After a day of sightseeing it was nice to come back to our room, make some hot tea, and slip into a cozy robe and slippers. I also thought the price of the room was very reasonable considering how expensive...
Katie
Reviewed October 30, 2017Reviewed October 30, 2017
Hotel Alpenhof if a beautiful, peaceful hotel in Grendelwald. We had a suite on the top floor with a balcony and a sweeping view of the mountains and green hillsides. The room was spacious and clean, with an handy minibar in case you want to have a beer on the nice deck, and tastefully decorated in Swiss style. The restaurant offered good Swiss food and a nice breakfast buffet. Staff were very nice. It’s right up the hill from the train station, so very convenient. They will pick you up if...
Hotel Alpenhof if a beautiful, peaceful hotel in Grendelwald. We had a suite on the top floor with a balcony and a sweeping view of the mountains and green hillsides. The room was spacious and clean, with an handy minibar in case you want to have a beer on the nice deck, and tastefully decorated in Swiss style. The restaurant offered good Swiss food and a nice breakfast buffet. Staff were very nice. It’s right up the hill from the train station, so very convenient. They will pick you up if...
Beverly
Reviewed October 26, 2024Reviewed October 26, 2024
This is an amazing hotel perfectly situated directly across from Grindelwald First. When I say directly across, I mean you can be at Grindelwald First in less than 5 mins. Less than that if you can walk a slight incline quickly.
You are also perfectly situated by the shops and restaurants!
The hotel is beautiful! The upgraded rooms are amazing and the amenities are to die for.
I had a single upgraded room that had a balcony facing the Wetterhorn. I would enjoy my coffee on the balcony each...
This is an amazing hotel perfectly situated directly across from Grindelwald First. When I say directly across, I mean you can be at Grindelwald First in less than 5 mins. Less than that if you can walk a slight incline quickly.
You are also perfectly situated by the shops and restaurants!
The hotel is beautiful! The upgraded rooms are amazing and the amenities are to die for.
I had a single upgraded room that had a balcony facing the Wetterhorn. I would enjoy my coffee on the balcony each...
Alexandria
Reviewed October 15, 2024Reviewed October 15, 2024
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