Looking for luxury hotels in Europe? Here you find reports/reviews on high-end accommodations visited when traveling the world. For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

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Review of Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo, Lugano, Switzerland

UPDATE: no renovation done since 2009, upcoming comprehensive renovation works are scheduled for the first quarter 2027 (grand reopening planned for May 2027) Tremendous views, nice rooms, good restaurant: My husband and I stayed a weekend…
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Review of Hotel Park Hyatt, Paris

Elegant hotel, contemporary luxury and incredible staff: My husband and I chose this favorably located hotel for a weekend in Paris. As seasoned Paris travelers we always had wanted to stay near to one of our most favored squares of Paris,…
Hotel L'Ermitage Montreux/Switzerland
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Review of Hotel L’Ermitage, Montreux-Clarens, Switzerland

UPDATE: went out of business under the aegis of Etienne & Isabelle Krebs in November 2014, the next owner planned to turn it into a private luxury residence (prevented by local resistance), after several ownerships it was rebranded in June…
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Review of Hotel Waldhaus, Sils Maria, Switzerland

UPDATE: also check out my newer and more comprehensive post about Waldhaus Sils Maria Family owned grand hotel - luxurious enough, yet unpretentious and full of history: My family (I travel with my husband and my teenage son) has…
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Review of Hotel le Petit Paris, Paris

UPDATE: only localized upkeeping since the comprehensive 2009 overhaul when it was reopened as Hotel le Petit Paris Newly renovated stylish boutique hotel with friendly staff in an adequate location: As we traveled with our son and our goddaughter,…
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My Google Map of Paris 2010

Where to stay, where to dine & where to go for a small bite in style: Here you may view my Google Map of Paris 2010 with my recommendations for 3 great hotels, 8 gourmet restaurants and 5 other great food outlets for demanding traveler…
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Review of Hotel Le Vieux Manoir, Murten-Meyriez, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business in October 2013 (the owners wanted to modernize and expand the hotel, but the zoning plan did not allow this) Beautiful, romantic lakeside manor with a wonderful park and a good, but over-priced restaurant: This amazing…
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Review of Hotel Castello del Sole, Ascona, Switzerland

UPDATE: also check out my newer and more comprehensive post about Castello del Sole Unbeatable location, vast property, superb full board: We (family with a teenage son) have been to this hotel for the fourth time. And we enjoyed this…
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Review of Hotel Traube Tonbach, Baiersbronn, Germany

UPDATE: also check out my newer and more comprehensive post about Traube Tonbach (with the current dining options) Very nice rural location, fantastic service, good facilities: This much recommended hotel is nicely situated at the end of an…