Langenthal, Switzerland
Boutique Hotel und Restaurant Auberge
Neoclassical merchant villa
Neoclassical merchant villa
The 1870 merchant residence operates as an intimate inn, centered on historic dining parlours and a sheltered garden terrace.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
This picture-perfect villa dating from 1870 complete with outbuildings makes for a tasteful hotel and is run with commitment and a personal touch.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Historic villas line the quiet street outside, and the town train station is a short walk away.
The rooms
Interiors beneath the mansard roof stay crisp and simple, and one Deluxe Room holds a private Finnish sauna.
The spa
Restaurant L’Auberge
Chef Andri Casanova prepares seasonal tasting menus in dining rooms with tall arched windows and herringbone parquet floors.
How it began
The nineteenth-century estate housed carriage stables and an insurance office before its 2011 conversion into a hotel.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.