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.

Europe, Europe Hotels, France

Review of Grand Hotel du Palais Royale, Paris

Unbeatable location, beautifully renovated, fairly priced: For our family’s short trip to Paris, our choice for a hotel fell on this perfectly located, beautifully renovated hotel in a splendid 18th century building. Location The…

Europe, Europe Activities, Europe Hotels, France

Paris: my favorite city

Paris – always worth a visit, be it for hiking (Yes!) & its stylish hotels: Paris is my favorite city by far. When I was a bit over 20 years old, I stayed there for 5 months in order to improve my French skills and since then…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA East Coast

Review of Hotel The Reluctant Panther, Manchester Village VT, USA

Beautiful inn with superb grounds, fine food and good service: While traveling around in New England, we (2 couples) spent 2 nights at this beautiful country inn in the idyllic Manchester Village. The hotel’s situation is nice although…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA East Coast

Review of Church Landing at Mill Falls, Meredith NH, USA

Nice lake view, quaint place, no warm welcome: While vacationing in New England, my husband and I together with another couple stayed at this hotel for 2 nights. First of all, I have to say that it is not easy to find a top hotel in…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA East Coast

Review of Nine Zero Hotel, Boston

Perfect downtown location, nice design and good comfort: For our 2 nights’ stay in Boston we (2 couples) chose this conveniently situated and well designed hotel in downtown. The location could not be better for our purposes (tourists).…

Americas, Americas Hotels, USA East Coast

Review of Madison Beach Hotel, Madison CT, USA

Great location, room and food okay: We (two couples) stayed 1 night at this hotel when traveling from NYC to Boston. The location is great, right on the beach. When we arrived after flying in from overseas, there was quite a hustle…