The selection of five-star hotels in Lausanne is quite large. Almost 10 years after my visit at Beau-Rivage Palace, this time I decided to go for a hotel at good distance from the lake and the old city. And here is the Royal Savoy Lausanne, a stunning castle hotel with beautiful lake views and a gorgeous modern Spa. Few steps…
Discretion, minimalism and faultless service. This is to me a good definition of Swiss luxury, and the Bellevue Palace in Bern is a great example. This hotel, throughout its dense history, has always been the discreet house of distinguished travelers and international diplomatic delegations. Let’s have a look at this unique location. Located in the historical center of Bern, on…
After exploring Zurich canton and its luxury hotels, I headed to Interlaken and stayed at the flamboyant Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa. A grande dame with a long history and luxurious facilities, ideally located in that lovely Swiss city. The Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel is a bit like the Majestic Barrière in Cannes or the Fullerton in Singapore. It’s…
Michel Reybier Hospitality opened recently La Réserve Eden au Lac, in Zürich. This little sister of the great La Réserve Genève offers unparalleled views of Zurich Lake in a yacht club-like building designed by Philippe Starck. This boutique hotel also hosts two surprising restaurants. Settled right on Zurich Lake’s shore, La Réserve Eden au Lac is the latest baby from…
La Prairie is definitely the finest skincare brand in the world. The Platinum Rare collection is one of its most famous and expensive product line. But does it worth it? I will answer that question in the conclusion. Let’s focus on the Platinum Rare Cellular Cream, currently the most trendy cream when it comes to luxury skincare and daily routine.…
Indulging yourself by staying in a luxury hotel during a weekend doesn’t require any pretext. But still, let’s say Valentine’s Day is a great occasion to do so and I found the right place in my new home country: the Dolder Grand hotel in Zurich, Switzerland. Located at the top of a hill, the Dolder Grand offers unparallel views over…
Only a few places worldwide can take pride in being luxury institutions. The legendary Hotel de Crillon, in Paris, is definitely one of them. Re-opened in 2017 after the largest and most expensive renovation period in the industry, the splendor of that grande dame is now back on Place de la Concorde. Almost three years after its re-opening, I finally…
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