In our world, it is no longer a given that simple restraint represents true elegance. To be recognized as one of the oldest purpose-built Grand Hotels in the world in our list is already something special. Operating it with such elegant understatemen...
This is Zurich's oldest grand hotel. When it opened on December 24, 1838, it marked a milestone in the history of the hotel industry. In 1837, Johannes Baur (pic) had bought the building, which had previously served as a rectory. It wasno s...
This historic hotel had is share of remarkable moments. It is of course a highly unpleasant affair that it is constantly associated with the death of leading personalities. In 1873, Duke Charles of Brunswick died at the Beau-Rivage. His death w...
Recently reopend mega resort — operated by Quatari management and money. Little Arba on Swiss mountain. We are waiting for detailed reports. There are related articels below. Hotel fails to update database.
The Schweizerhof was built in 1844 and, in terms of art and architectural history, is of national significance. Its original architecture has been preserved, and the interior design of the rooms is incomparable. The grand hall is famous. Lovely reli...
The hotel in the city centre of Zermatt was built 1852 by city council Josef Anton Clemenz. It originally only hat 14 beds. 15 years later it was bought by Alexander Seiler. The Mont Cervin Palace stands out with its attractive south-façade...
The house was built by the Grand Hotel Bellevue und Kurhaus AG in 1913 and 1914. Upon completion, World War I. broke out and international travel came to a standstill in central Europe. The hotel really picked up after the war, and we do have rec...
Built in 1868 and entirely renovated in 2006 by interior designer Pierre-Yves Rochon, the hotel offers 50 rooms. We are researching its history.
In case you wonder what sort of room reservation could possibly puzzle the receptionist at the Trois Coronnes: in October 1859 Tsar Nicholas I took all 60 rooms on all four floors for himself and his entourage and spent the winter at Vevey. Today you...
The D'Angleterre is basically too small to be a Select Member of The Most Famous Hotels in the World, but on the other hand it is too old and too famous to be ignored. The Hotel d’Angleterre is the work of the celebrated architect Anthony Kraff...
This one of Switzerland's famous historic hotels was once even saved by the democratic action of the "Giessbach to the Swiss People" foundation. It rests majestically in its unique setting high above lake Brienz and right next to the foaming Giess...
Grand Resorts Bad Ragatz is the new name for a combination of the historic hotels Quellenhof and Grand Hotel Hof Ragatz and other spa-related institutions including a casino. It is among the oldest spa hotels in the world. Bad Ragaz in Eastern Switze...
In our world, it is no longer a given that simple restraint represents true elegance. To be recognized as one of the oldest purpose-built Grand...Read More
In 1923/24, the construction of a 55-room hotel in Phnom Penh was proposed. Architect Ernest Hébrard, who was largely responsible for...Read More
Grand Hotel Lviv in 1894 The spirit is remarkable in this eastern Ukrainian city. Formerly part of the Austro-Hungarian, empire, Lemberg...Read More
This is Zurich's oldest grand hotel. When it opened on December 24, 1838, it marked a milestone in the history of the hotel industry. In...Read More
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of all...Read More
