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.

Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Hotel Dominion 1912, Quebec, Canada

Modern hotel in old town with good personnel: Dominion 1912 is a fine boutique hotel in the old town of Quebec. It is centrally located, modernly furnished and has kind, competent employees. We had a Superior Deluxe Room for our family (with…

Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Hotel Fairmont Le Manor Richelieu, La Malbaie, Canada

Impressive state and nice setting: Le Manoir Richelieu is really one hell of an estate, it is majestically located above the St. Lawrence river and surrounded by lots of gardens with walking trails, very beautiful! It offers all the features…

Americas, Americas Hotels, Canada

Review of Hotel Nelligan, Montreal

Pleasant and trendy hotel in old Montreal: Hotel Nelligan is situated right in the middle of old Montreal meaning some noise from partying people but of course the hotel is equipped with a good air-condition so it doesn’t really matter. …

England, Europe, Europe Hotels

Review of The Halkin Hotel, London

Central and quiet location, fine and classy hotel: The Halkin was for our family (two adults and a teen) the ideal hotel for a sightseeing trip to London. It is conveniently located (near Hyde Park and The Harrods) but in a quiet neighborhood…

Austria, Europe, Europe Hotels

Review of Hotel Schwarz Wellness Resort, Mieming, Tirol, Austria

Great hospitality, good activities, fine food, but ...: The „Schwarz“ offers a lot for a reasonable price! The proprietor (family Pirktl) cares for the well-being of the guests showing with all the employees: everyone greets you and wants…

Europe, Europe Hotels, Italy

Review of Grand Hotel Miramare, Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy

Beautifully located hotel at the Ligurian coast: Finally we had the chance to go to the lovely Ligurian seaside. We had our reservations to go to Italy again (after one not too good experience in Tuscany) because often Italian hotels cost…