Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

Do you enjoy staying at luxury hotels and dining at exceptional Michelin-recommended restaurants while traveling? Are you looking for outstanding accommodations and acclaimed dining experiences that offer excellent value for money? Then you have come to the right place.

Here you will find detailed reviews and insights into luxury hotels and fine-dining establishments that are truly worth the expense.

From time to time, you will also discover recommendations for local activities, with a particular focus on exploring destinations on foot. As Johann Wolfgang von Goethe famously said, “Only where you have walked have you truly been.”

Keep traveling—and do it in style.

Review of Hotel Shangri-La’s Al Husn, Muscat, Oman

UPDATE: change of ownership as from 2026, new Hilton property (Al Husn Hotel Muscat), will be opened as Waldorf Astoria Al Husn after renovation works in 2027 Tremendous setting, nice beaches and premium facilities: My husband and I…

Europe, Europe Hotels, Italy

Review of Hotel Lunetta, Rome

Conveniently located, well-appointed refurbished rooms, friendly staff: Our family (two adults and a teenage son) had a three-night stay at this lovely boutique Hotel Lunetta in Rome’s old town. It is centrally located, just off Campo dei…

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Review of Hotel Ermitage, Schoenried, Switzerland

Newly renovated hotel (lobby), impressive facilities, friendly employees: Together with friends (two couples in total) we spent one night at Hotel Ermitage, and this in context with the Menuhin-Festival Gstaad. On this occasion, we visited…

Europe, Europe Hotels, Spain

Review of Hotel Alma, Barcelona

Modern, minimalist hotel in a favorable location with good service: Our family chose the Alma for our three-night stay in Barcelona, and we were very satisfied with the offered. My husband and I had a Grand Deluxe Room going to the courtyard…

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Review of Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland

Masterly renovated historic hotel with good facilities and friendly staff: Together with friends (two families with a teenager each) we spent six days at the historic Grand Hotel Kronenhof, which came expertly renovated. While my husband and…

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Review of Park Hotel, Weggis, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business since September 2017 Picturesque lake-side location, beautiful rooms and gourmet food: My husband and I spent a weekend at this gorgeous resort bordering the Lake of Lucerne. We reserved last-minute a double room…

I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list (Susan Sontag)

I am a luxury travel and gourmet blogger with a passion for the finer things in life. I seek out exceptional luxury hotels and Michelin-recommended restaurants that merit the experience – and the cost – , and I prefer to explore destinations on foot whenever possible. Occasionally, curiosity takes over, and I find myself diving deeper into the stories behind the places I visit.

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Where to stay in style on a northern Spain road trip

A 14-day road trip itinerary through northern Spain in style

6 top fine-dining restaurants in Japan, 5 recognized by Michelin

Where to stay in style on a second trip to lesser-known Japan

A second trip to Japan, a 24-day off-the-beaten-path itinerary

Welcome to Swiss Traveler – a luxury & gourmet travel blog

Review of Hotel Shangri-La’s Al Husn, Muscat, Oman

Review of Hotel Lunetta, Rome

Review of Hotel Ermitage, Schoenried, Switzerland

Review of Hotel Alma, Barcelona

Review of Grand Hotel Kronenhof, Pontresina, Switzerland

Review of Park Hotel, Weggis, Switzerland

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