Murren, Switzerland
Mürren Palace
Restored alpine palace
Restored alpine palace
The hotel hosted Europe's early ski racers, and it now runs as an easygoing social hub for modern mountain travelers.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Switzerland's oldest alpine palace retains its heritage-listed 1911 ballroom with restored crystal chandeliers.
Notable
Parquet-floored midcentury rooms join a contemporary five-story curved timber wing facing the mountains.
Listed
Set 1,650 meters up on Mürren's car-free mountain terrace above the Lauterbrunnen Valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Many of the building’s original assets remain — the dazzling setting on a high-altitude plateau, panoramic terraces facing snow-capped peaks, crackling fireplaces warming up a lively après-ski scene — and a new building has been added.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Mürren is completely car-free. Mountain trails run along the high terrace, directly facing the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau peaks.
The rooms
Every room opens onto a private balcony facing the Lauterbrunnen Valley. Suites in the new timber wing add fitted kitchens.
The gym
Bring a swimsuit.
An indoor walkway leads directly to the sports center fitness room, equipped with weight machines and cardio stations.
Sauna and steam
A timber-lined Finnish sauna and stone steam room sit beside traditional wooden foot soaking tubs.
The spa
Infrared loungers line the curved relaxation room, and quiet treatment rooms host massage and beauty therapies.
Restaurant
Palace Hall
Tables stretch across herringbone parquet floors, where an open show kitchen and wine cabinet serve Swiss classics.
At the table
Terrace tables look out on the snowcapped summits, serving casual bistro dishes and regional beer in fair weather.
How it began
Local residents and longtime guests banded together to rescue the bankrupt 1874 hotel, funding its complete restoration themselves.
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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.