One of eight vibes
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
2 hotels
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Hotel Schweizerhof Luzern
The 1845 lakeside landmark where Richard Wagner composed part of Tristan und Isolde.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern
A 1906 Belle Époque palace preserving original woodwork within Salon Alpine.
3 hotels
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Art Deco Hotel Montana
A Class A protected 1910 palace, accessed by a private electric funicular.
Hotel Villa Honegg
An Art Nouveau alpine chalet dating to 1905, retaining its preserved stone-and-timber mountain facade.
Hotel Vitznauerhof
A 1901 Art Nouveau landmark preserving original ceiling frescoes and historic Jugendstil stucco.
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.
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.
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.