Spiez, Switzerland
Hotel Eden Spiez
Belle époque spa resort
Belle époque spa resort
This 1903 kurhaus is today a classic Swiss resort, where days revolve around thermal pools and quiet walks above the bay.
“Keep watch on the bustling harbor at the Hotel Eden Spiez, a circa-1903 lakeside resort with a saltwater pool, hydrotherapy spa, and waterfront restaurant”
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
It’s not just for the bright, sunny, contemporary look of the rooms, with their hardwood floors, their mix of antique furnishings and modern comforts.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Spiez Castle sits downhill on the bay, steps from a quiet harbor promenade and lakeside vineyards.
The rooms
Sunny bedrooms look out over Lake Thun, with wide glass doors opening to private balconies framed by the Bernese Alps.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The panoramic indoor pool is heated to 28 degrees, looking through glass walls toward the surrounding mountains.
The spa
The Finnish sauna is backed by glowing salt stones. In the relaxation rooms, ergonomic loungers sit beneath wood-slatted ceilings.
Restaurant Belle Epoque
Tables sit beneath crystal chandeliers and marble pillars, with live piano music playing on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Eden Bistro-Bar
The curved wooden bar is backed by glowing red shelves, serving coffee, wine, and cocktails until midnight.
At the table
Tables on the lake terrace sit beneath parasols, serving lunch and drinks with clear views across the water.
How it began
Entrepreneur Lisbeth Mathys bought the shuttered property in 2005, reopening it specifically as Switzerland's first hotel for solo travelers.
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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.