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Switzerland is a small country with great variety; its Design & Lifestyle Hotels are just as diverse. This map shows their locations at a glance.

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The Grand Tour is signposted in a clockwise direction. Environmental conservation and luxury in perfect symbiosis: the Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel & Alpine experience in Les Giettes. © M. Riechsteiner Grüezi

Living as an art piece – an experience offered by Swiss Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Innovative architecture, carefully chosen details and integra- ted design, art and culture are emblematic of these special properties. The creative concepts go be- yond decoration and can even be seen in the hotels’ often visionary cuisine. These hotels are not only found in big cities but all over Switzerland – on former premises of a factory to the heart of a mountain village.

We wish you an unforgettable stay at the Design & Lifestyle Hotels of Switzerland.

Martin Nydegger Claude Meier CEO Switzerland Tourism Director hotelleriesuisse

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Pictograms In the city By the water In the mountains In the country

There are two hotel classification systems in Switzerland. You will find information on both systems at www.hotelleriesuisse.ch and www.gastrosuisse.ch. Design &LifestyleHotels Der Teufelhof Basel: Luxury withatwist: sleeping between art andculture 3 6 2

Eastern Switzerland / Eastern Lake GenevaRegion Lake Lucerne Region Lake Lucerne Zurich Region Basel Region Liechtenstein Graubünden Lucerne- Geneva Ticino Valais Bern 22 44 2 4 4 3 5 1 1 1 8 4 0 8 4 8 6 4

© Y. Garneau Urban nomads can look forward to a luxurious yet cosy place to stay, featuring thoughtful decor. © M. Ramel Baechler Ms Morrongiello, what is the design concept behind the Eastwest Hôtel? Furniture, artwork, decorative elements and books were carefully Luxury selected to make this hotel feel like a home. with a twist

Welcome to the Design & Lifestyle Hotels

Anne-Marie Morrongiello Owner of the High standards in creativity, clear design forms Eastwest Hôtel, Geneva and top-quality materials – the Design & Life- What guests are you style Hotels are renowned for their inspiring hoping to reach? Discerning travellers and architecture. For guests who enjoy good style, urban nomads looking a stay in one of these hotels is a lifestyle for understated luxury in experience. Just like at the Eastwest Hôtel. a relaxing environment.

The name already hints at it: this Geneva hotel And how exactly is offers a fascinating mix of designs from Far this reflected? Our rooms are luxurious East and the western world. From the entrance pods, while the lounge, with round windows reminiscent of the tradi- library and meeting room tional moon door of Chinese gardens to seats offer an inspiring setting in bright colours. for guests to meet, work or simply relax. And our Like in all the Design & Lifestyle Hotels, the terrace is a true oasis in the heart of the city. carefully planned concept can be seen in every single detail of the decor – and even finds its way to the cuisine. The hotel’s seasonal dishes perfectly reflect its cosmopolitan philosophy. Contrasting tastes and flavours from across the world mirror the feeling of international travelling.

7 At the Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort in Living in style. Zermatt, the smallest details make the biggest Innovative architecture and contemporary difference. interiors are the hallmark of all Swiss Design & Lifestyle Hotels. The premises are stylish, but never at the expense of functionality. Attention to detail goes beyond just design: high-quality fare and an often unique location make each hotel an exclusive experience.

Design meets functionality at Hotel/Restaurant Spedition in Thun. The 15 stylish rooms are decorated with 120-year-old oak beams, which were previously used for storing cheese wheels.

8 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. The staff at Restaurant Löweneck in Hotel City Zurich spoil their guests with diverse tapas and well-paired wines. Checked and recommended

These Design & Lifestyle Hotels, tested by hotelleriesuisse, all fulfill criteria including:

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Strong aesthetic appeal without neglecting functionality

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Highest quality of architecture, facilities and services

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Design concept includes all aspects of guests’ experience

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Design incorporates impressive attention to detail With its striking yet subtle façade, Hotel InterContinental Davos MySwitzerland.com/ is an eye-catching sight designlifestyle high above the village.

9 Basel Region. Basel is home to the largest concentration of museums in Europe (40). The city also has an Old Town rich in history and ground-breaking architecture. This makes Basel synonymous with art and culture.

A festive ferry just before the “Mittlere Brücke” in Basel © A. Gerth Ô 1 Basel: DASBREITEHOTEL am Rhein

The design of the 36 extra- ordinarily large rooms is focused on the essentials. The shapes are simple and the lines clear – there are no unnecessary details.

Architecture: Larghi & Stula Architekten AG

+41 (0)61 315 65 65 [email protected] www.dasbreitehotel.ch

à 2 Basel: Der Teufelhof Basel

GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 star The building includes a hotel, a theatre, the Atelier restaurant, the Bel Etage restaurant, a bar & café as well as a brewery and a wine shop, all in the heart of the historic centre of Basel.

Architecture: Hans Pösinger Interior design: Nathalie Wyniger

+41 (0)61 261 10 10 [email protected] www.teufelhof.com

11 Switzerland has the highest standard of living. Good thing it’s available on the go.

Extend your well deserved holidays and enjoy highest Swiss quality already on your  ight.

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The Nomad Hotel, with a bar, lounge, fitness room, sauna and business room, is a trendy place for world travellers. The world food concept of the Eatery will take you on a global gourmet trip.

Architecture: Buchner Bründler Interior design: Grego/This Weber

+41 (0)61 690 91 60 [email protected] www.nomad.ch

à 4 Bubendorf: Bad Bubendorf Hotel

GaultMillau: 16 points Michelin: 1 star The foundation stone for the demicanton of Baselland was laid here in 1830. A modern exten- sion with elegant suites and design rooms joins the listed building.

Architecture: Leuenberger Architekten Interior design: Lian Maria Bauer/ Nicole Gottschall

+41 (0)61 935 55 55 [email protected] www.badbubendorf.ch

13 Bern. A canton as diverse as any country: magnificent mountains, majestic lakes, the lovely Emmental and historical cities such as Switzerland’s capital Bern make for unforgettable memories. Lake Oeschinen near Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland © D. Birri À 5 Adelboden: Bellevue Parkhotel & Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points The classic façade from the 1930s remains, while inside the popular mid- century classic furniture in the airy, light-filled rooms provides for a time- less aesthetic.

Architecture: Buchner Bründler

+41 (0)33 673 80 00 [email protected] www.parkhotel-bellevue.ch

Ä 6 Bern: Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & The Spa

GaultMillau: 14 points The mix of historic grandeur and contemporary design makes the Schweizerhof in the heart of the capital a work of art in its own right with a 360-degree pano- ramic terrace and spa.

Interior design: Maria Vafiadis, MKV Design

+41 (0)31 326 80 80 [email protected] www.schweizerhof-bern.ch

16 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Bern. Ã 7 Thun: Boutique-Hotel Spedition

The former shipping build- ing of a cheese producer is now a small, personally managed design hotel with an urban ambiance and 15 individually designed and themed rooms.

Architecture: Stylt Tramoli

+41 (0)33 550 59 09 [email protected] www.speditionthun.ch

À 8 Thun: Congress Hotel Seepark

GaultMillau: 16 points Bright, elegant rooms, a splendid wellness oasis and a gourmet restaurant with 16 GaultMillau points provide for a modern hotel lifestyle on the shore of Lake Thun.

Interior design: Iria Degen Interiors, Zurich

+41 (0)33 226 12 12 [email protected] www.seepark.ch

17 Geneva. The world’s smallest big city with its centre on the lakeshore is located near the foothills of the Jura. Inter­national organi­ sations such as the UN and ICRC underpin the city’s multicultural vibe.

View of Geneva from Mont Salève © Switzerland Tourism À 9 Geneva: Eastwest Hôtel

This boutique hotel offers discreet luxury and atten- tive service. This urbane oasis has an atmosphere of a private home. The waterfall in the courtyard will help you find inner peace.

Interior design: Studio Marc Hertrich & Nicolas Adnet

+41 (0)22 708 17 17 [email protected] www.eastwesthotel.ch

Ô 10 Geneva: Hôtel Jade

Harmony in the heart of Geneva: from the arrange- ment of the furniture to the selection of materials, the entire hotel is based on the principles of the centuries-old Chinese philosophy of feng shui.

Interior design: Feng shui master Xian Chan Zhang

+41 (0)22 544 38 38 [email protected] www.hoteljadegeneva.com

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This centrally located hotel is a mecca for urban hippies and modern bohe- mians. Forty works of art, an elaborated sound concept and exclusive scents create an atmos- pheric ambiance.

Interior design: Patrick Ribes

+41 (0)22 544 66 66 [email protected] www.hotelnvygeneva.com

Freitag is the surname of the brothers Daniel and Markus, who have been writing Swiss design history since 1993 by making bags and accessories out of used truck tarps, car belts and bicycle inner tubes. freitag.ch

21 Lake Geneva Region. A dazzling lake, sun-soaked vineyards and cultural capital Lausanne, with its ballet scene, fascinating museums and outstanding restaurants: celebrate the local “art de vivre”.

The Lavaux winegrowing area is a UNESCO World Heritage. © M. Gyger Ô 12 Montreux: Tralala Hotel

Each room is dedicated to a different musician who has played at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Here you can sleep in the company of David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Miles Davis or ZZ Top.

Architecture: NOR Architectes

+41 (0)21 963 49 73 [email protected] www.tralalahotel.ch

Ä 13 Vevey: Grand Hôtel du Lac

GaultMillau: 16 points Michelin: 1 star This grand hotel with a privileged location direct- ly on Lake Geneva has a great sense of taste – in the Michelin-starred Les Saisons restaurant and La Veranda gourmet bras- serie.

Interior design: Pierre-Yves Rochon

+41 (0)21 925 06 06 [email protected] www.ghdl.ch

23 Graubünden. 937 peaks, 150 valleys, 615 lakes – Graubünden combines pristine nature with picturesque villages. Enjoy incredible views as the Albula/ Bernina railway route, part of the UNESCO World Heritage, crosses the landscape. Bridge over the Inn between Scuol and Gurlaina © J. Geerk 14 Celerina: All In One Hotel Inn Lodge

Simple, urban, practical: the unusual hotel concept on the outskirts of the village of Celerina promis- es “more holiday for less money”. A stylish lodge for the young and young at heart.

Architecture: Büro Fanzun

+41 (0)81 834 47 95 [email protected] www.innlodge.ch

15 Davos: InterContinental Davos

The gold-coloured, futuristic hotel in the shape of a spruce cone lies deep in the Graubünden Alps. An eye-catcher in the lobby: the light installation of London artist Moritz Waldemeyer.

Architecture: Oikios GmbH Interior design: Living Design Group AG

+41 (0)81 414 04 00 [email protected] www.davos.intercontinental.com

26 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Graubünden. 16 Flims: The Hide Hotel Flims

An exciting, new mix of earthy tones and striking design based on high- quality natural materials, unusual light sources and timeless penthouse style.

Architecture: Erik Nissen Johansen

+41 (0)81 911 15 11 [email protected] www.thehideflims.ch

à 17 Parpan / Lenzerheide: Bestzeit Lifestyle & Sport Hotel

The name says it all: here you can enjoy a relaxing and uncomplicated time- out in the Graubünden mountains. Local wood and a bold colour scheme support the special atmosphere.

Architecture: Christoph Sauter Architekten AG

+41 (0)81 354 00 54 [email protected] www.bestzeit.ch

27 MY LITTLE PIECE OF SWITZERLAND TO GO.

At Zurich Airport – before take o . Ã 18 Samedan: Hotel Donatz

GaultMillau: 14 points Nature, wellness and de- sign in Engadin mountains: the Donatz family offers guests a modern and pleasant home for their holidays – uncomplicated and with no Alpine kitsch.

Architecture: Könz / M. & K. Lazzarini Architekten

+41 (0)81 852 46 66 [email protected] www.hoteldonatz.ch

Õ 19 Scuol: Engadiner Boutique-Hotel GuardaVal

GaultMillau: 15 points The first boutique hotel in the Lower Engadin is in the heart of the histori- cal village of Scuol. The 36 rooms and 3 apartments of the 400-year-old building are furnished with hand- picked designer objects.

Architecture: Renato Maurizio

+41 (0)81 861 09 09 [email protected] www.guardaval-scuol.ch

29 À 20 Silvaplana: Nira Alpina

This terraced wood-and- granite building offers guests a choice of restau- rants and bars, and direct access to the cable car that goes to the Corvatsch mountain for both skiing and hiking.

Architecture: Hans Hirschi AG, Samedan und Stricker Architekten, Pontresina

+41 (0)81 838 69 69 [email protected] www.niraalpina.com

Ä 21 St. Moritz: Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

GaultMillau: 17 points Michelin: 1 star Warm tones and lush ma- terials make this legendary suite hotel, which has two exquisite restaurants and a spa, a trendy palace of hospitality. It is open in winter only.

Interior design: Carlo Rampazzi

+41 (0)81 836 70 00 [email protected] www.carlton-stmoritz.ch

30 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Graubünden. Õ 22 Vals: House of Architects by 7132

GaultMillau: 15 points & 17 points Michelin: 2 stars The hotel, to which the world-famous thermal baths belong, is a place unto itself in every aspect: the rooms were designed by Pritzker prize winners and the cuisine is also excellent.

Interior design: Tadao Ando, Kengo Kuma, Thom Mayne, Peter Zumthor

+41 (0)58 713 20 00 [email protected] www.7132.com

Ô 23 Vals: Hotel Alpina

This hotel has been mod- ernised in regional style. The traditional “Beiz” and the restaurant are consid- ered to be institutions. Hotel guests receive a discount for the famous thermal baths, just five minutes’ walk away.

Architecture: Gion A. Caminada

+41 (0)81 920 70 40 [email protected] www.alpina-vals.ch

31 The Artpiece

The Teufelhof offers a heavenly spectacle. “Art makes even the impossible possible”: Raphael Wyniger

To celebrate its 30th anniversary, the guest house and cultural centre Der Teufelhof Basel unveils new art rooms. The Dieter Meier guestroom stays: its story is just as curious as the one of the Teufelhof itself.

Text: Matthias Mächler Photos: Markus Bühler

33 A kick for the mind A complex cultural cosmos, the listed building of the Teufelhof brings together satirical theatre, top cuisine and a brewery. It never fails to surprise. The art rooms are redesigned every three to four years. “The dismantling is never easy,” says hotelier Raphael Wyniger. “But transience is part of the concept.”

35 A mix of “Yello”, “Ojo de Agua” and plenty of home vibes: in room no. 2, Dieter Meier pays homage to the in Basel registered office of the “association of the master of none”. He is its only member and chairman.

“What remains is the void of nothingness which shines in the objects of gold with radical insignificance, or not.” (Dieter Meier)

It all happened in a square in Düsseldorf: while “Das schiefe Theater” was playing, a devil teddy fell into the hat. This then became the mascot of the group, who would go on to establish the Teufelhof.

36 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. The Artpiece. 20 years ago, Raphael Wyniger worked at the Teufelhof as a waiter and fell in love with a colleague. The couple are now the managing owners of the art hotel.

Conceptual artist, musician, restaurateur and intellectual jack-of-all-trades: room no. 2 is where you can get right up close to this universal genius.

37 Lucerne-

Lake Lucerne Region. Peaks offering a great view, such as Pilatus, Rigi and Titlis, the fjord-like Lake Lucerne and the eponymous city – this central Swiss region offers plenty of variety. View from Pilatus of Lake Lucerne near Horw © A. Graessl 39 Ä 24 Andermatt: The Chedi Andermatt

GaultMillau: 14 points & 16 points Michelin: 1 star The Chedi Andermatt has its very own magic: its exterior is in conservative Alpine style, while its interi- or is an Asian spectacle for the senses with four restaurants and a 2,400m2 Spa & Health Club.

Architecture: Jean-Michel Gathy

+41 (0)41 888 74 88 [email protected] www.thechediandermatt.com

À 25 Lucerne: Art Deco Hotel Montana

GaultMillau: 15 points This city hotel with a special rooftop bar offers well- being in a unique Art Deco ambiance. Spectacular views of the city of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne and the mountains are included.

Architecture: LIGNO in-Raum AG/Hunikat AG

+41 (0)41 419 00 00 [email protected] www.hotel-montana.ch

40 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Lucerne-Lake Lucerne Region. Ô 26 Lucerne: Hotel Anker Luzern

A new and stylish world has arisen behind the historic walls: with a fresh touch and a carefree ambi- ance, the Hotel Anker offers enjoyable moments for your stay in Lucerne.

Architecture: Hans Kunz Architekten Interior design: Martin Polzer

+41 (0)41 220 88 00 [email protected] www.hotel-restaurant-anker.ch

Ö 27 Lucerne: Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern

The 101 rooms and suites in the beautiful Schweizer- hof on the port promenade use wall tattoos to tell the stories of famous hotel guests, from Winston Churchill to B.B. King.

Interior design: LIGNO in-Raum

+41 (0)41 410 04 10 [email protected] www.schweizerhof-luzern.ch

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Behind the colourful glass façade of the Lakefront Center, the 189 luxuriously furnished rooms, the res- taurant and the Luce bar are places for guests of the nearby Culture and Con- vention Centre to relax.

Architecture: Rüssli Architekten AG

+41 (0)41 369 90 00 [email protected] www.radissonblu.com/hotel-lucerne

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43 Eastern Switzerland /

Liechtenstein. From the mystical mountains of the Alpstein with the iconic Säntis to the vast expanse of Lake Constance – this region is a treasure trove of natural and cultural gems.

Apple trees in bloom in Egnach, with the Säntis in the background © Switzerland Tourism Ô 29 Arbon: Hotel Wunderbar

The name says it all: the old factory canteen of the company Saurer will en- chant with its post-indus- trial charm and warmth. Guests stay in stylish rooms – or in one of the two dream tubes on the lake.

Architecture: Züst Gübeli Gambetti

+41 (0)71 440 05 05 [email protected] www.hotel-wunderbar.ch

The rocket has been a stone- cold classic ice lolly since man first landed on the moon in 1969 and is a genuine Swiss cult product. Over eight million rocket lollipops are produced annually. Purely arithmetically, this means that every Swiss person consumes at least one rocket every year. frisco.ch

45 Ticino. A touch of Italianità, Medi- terranean charm and cool atmosphere in the towns: life is sweet in Switzerland’s sunny south – for example when sipping an espresso in the piazza.

San Lorenzo Cathedral beside the funicular railway in Lugano © T. Sturzenegger Ä 30 Lugano-Paradiso: The View Lugano

GaultMillau: 14 points The interior of this bou- tique design hotel is just as dazzling as the view: classy shades of brown, wood flooring and discreet furnishings give it the aes- thetic of a luxury yacht.

Architecture: Alessandro Galloni

+41 (0)91 210 00 00 [email protected] www.theviewlugano.com

The Landi Chair is an iconic Swiss 20th-century creation and a best-selling outdoor chair. It was dreamt up by artist and designer Hans Coray for the Swiss National Exhibition in 1939. The aluminium chair weighs only three kilogrammes. vitra.com

47 Valais. 45 four-thousanders, mighty glaciers, picturesque villages, cherished traditions and fine wines, with specialities such as raclette and dried meat: this mountain paradise is a treat for the eyes and the palate. Verbier is an El Dorado for freeriders © G. Gunderson 31 Les Giettes: Whitepod Eco-Luxury Hotel & Alpine Experience

Ecology and luxury in per- fect symbiosis: the semi- spherical pods stand on platforms in the middle of nature and offer not only comfort, but a spectacular view as well.

Interior design: Montalba Architects/Y. Nicoucar

+41 (0)24 471 38 38 [email protected] www.whitepod.com

Ä 32 Verbier: Hôtel W Verbier

GaultMillau: 13 points The W Verbier hotel in the Alps is a place of pilgrimage for cosmopolitans. Innovative and trendy, it sets new stand- ards and enchants guests with the Away® Spa and the signature restaurants.

Architecture and interior design: Concrete architectural associates The Netherlands

+41 (0)27 472 88 88 [email protected] www.wverbier.com

50 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Valais. Õ 33 Zermatt: Backstage Hotel Vernissage

GaultMillau: 17 points Michelin: 2 stars Here everything is differ- ent: the wellness circuit through various sensory realms tells the story of creation, while every piece of furniture is a unique work by the artist Heinz Julen.

Architecture and interior design: Heinz Julen

+41 (0)79 814 26 16 [email protected] www.backstagehotel.ch

Ö 34 Zermatt: Cervo Mountain Boutique Resort

GaultMillau: 14 points With eight chalets, each with its own spa, two res- taurants, a bar and lounge, the ski-in ski-out resort at the forest edge easily clos- es the gap between Alpine tradition and modernity.

Architecture: MLS Roman Mooser Interior design: Roger Bächtold

+41 (0)27 968 12 12 [email protected] www.cervo.ch

51 Õ 35 Zermatt: Cœur des Alpes

The Cœur des Alpes, which rises above the rooftops of Zermatt, impresses guests with its spectacular view of the Matterhorn, the intimate ambiance and the luxury wellness area in the cliff.

Architecture and interior design: Heinz Julen

+41 (0)27 966 40 80 [email protected] www.coeurdesalpes.ch

À 36 Zermatt: Hotel Matterhorn Focus

The Matterhorn Focus combines design, lifestyle, architecture and nature amid the mountains of Valais, with an innate sense for the smallest detail.

Architecture and interior design: Heinz Julen

+41 (0)27 966 24 24 [email protected] www.matterhorn-focus.ch

52 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Valais. Ö 37 Zermatt: The Omnia

GaultMillau: 14 points The Lodge sits on a 45m-high rock in Zermatt, combining materials from Valais with American mod- ernism. Granite, steel, glass and wood are fea- tured in the architecture, and the kitchen has 15 GaultMillau points.

Architecture: Ali Tayar

+41 (0)27 966 71 71 [email protected] www.the-omnia.com

Helvetica is one of the most popular fonts in the world. It was devel- oped by Max Miedinger and Eduard Hoffmann in Münchenstein near Basel in the late fifties and has even made it to MoMA New York. linotype.com

53 Zurich Region. The city on the Limmat is an economic hub and global metropolis, with the charm of a small town. In the alleys of the Old Town or by the lake, the joie de vivre is almost palpable. Morning mood over Lake Zurich © Switzerland Tourism à 38 Baden: Trafo Hotel

Urban, exciting, “electrify- ing”: the unique environ- ment of the historic trans- former factory and the industrial-style design of its 81 rooms make the Trafo Hotel unique.

Interior design: Atelier West

+41 (0)56 203 80 80 [email protected] www.trafohotel.ch

à 39 Zurich: Design Hotel Plattenhof

This stylish hotel is only ten minutes from the historic city centre. Art is every- where along the hallways and in the bar, while the 37 individually conceived rooms are furnished with design classics.

Architecture: Bächi Steiner Architekten GmbH

+41 (0)44 251 19 10 [email protected] www.plattenhof.ch

56 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Zurich Region. Õ 40 Zurich: Four Points by Sheraton Sihlcity

The industrial touch is evocative of the former pa- per factory and the design has a cosmopolitan spirit: the only Four Points in Switzerland is an architec- tural hit.

Architecture: Theo Hotz Partner AG Interior design: Bachhuber-Geissinger Planning Office

+41 (0)44 554 00 00 [email protected] www.fourpointssihlcity.com

Õ 41 Zurich: Greulich Design & Lifestyle Hotel

The austere but comfort­ able design acts as a coun- terpoint to the pulsating life of the city, and there are also surprising touch- es such as yoga mats in the hotel rooms.

Architecture: Romero & Schäfle Interior design: Jasmin Grego

+41 (0)43 243 42 43 [email protected] www.greulich.ch

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Modern, yet cosy: this superior boutique hotel in the heart of busy Zurich has a young soul. Thanks to the various colours and style elements, each of the 60 rooms is unique.

Interior design: Dyer-Smith Frey

+41 (0)44 217 17 17 [email protected] www.hotelcity.ch

Õ 43 Zurich: Marktgasse Hotel

Timeless, stylish and charming, this boutique hotel connects the past of one of Zurich’s oldest guest houses with the present through eclectic design.

Architecture: Miller & Maranta Interior design: Kessler & Kessler Execution: IDA14 by Karsten Schmidt

+41 (0)44 266 10 10 [email protected] www.marktgassehotel.ch

59 Ä 44 Zurich: Park Hyatt Zürich

GaultMillau: 14 points Ninety-two works by contemporary artists beautify this comfortable and stylish city hotel be- tween Paradeplatz and the lake. The “Porca Miseria!” chandelier by Ingo Maurer adds a special touch.

Architecture: Meili Peter Architekten

+41 (0)43 883 12 34 [email protected] www.zurich.park.hyatt.com

Õ 45 Zurich: Sorell Hotel Zürichberg

The historic Art Deco build- ing was tastefully expand- ed with a rotunda and of- fers 66 design rooms and stylishly creative market kitchen – plus a beautiful view across the lake to the mountains.

Architecture: Büro Burkhalter Sumi Interior design: Hannes Wettstein

+41 (0)44 268 35 35 [email protected] www.sorellhotels.com/zuerichberg

60 Design & Lifestyle Hotels. Zurich Region. Õ 46 Zurich: Steigenberger Bellerive au Lac

GaultMillau: 14 points The first Art Deco design hotel in Zurich is in a great location, with a superb view of Lake Zurich, near the Opera House and historic city centre. Naturally, a stay here is all about culture and lifestyle.

Interior design: Tilla Theus

+41 (0)44 254 40 00 [email protected] www.zuerich.steigenberger.com

À 47 Zurich Airport: Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport

The avant-garde design of the only hotel with a direct connection to Zurich Airport extends from the atrium lobby to the rooms and restaurants all the way to the fitness club.

Interior design: Matteo Thun

+41 (0)44 800 40 40 [email protected] www.radissonblu.com/hotel-zurichairport

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