Wondering where to go for luxury travel in Europe? Here you find recommendations where to stay & dine in style with value for money. In addition, there are tips what to do (often involving walking). For Switzerland, go to the separate category!

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Review of Hotel Zuerserhof, Zuers-Lech, Austria

Simple perfection in the Alps: After having stayed at the Zuerserhof for the ninth time I feel obliged to write a review of this superb hotel once again (see also my earlier one posted on 10/21/2009). I cannot emphasize strongly enough how…
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Luxury skiing vacation in the Alps

One of the best mountain hotels in the Austrian and Swiss Alps: The Zuerserhof in the Austrian region of Arlberg is one of the best mountain hotels I am aware of. As I have been skiing for more than 40 years, I am familiar with most high-end…
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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’s stay at this lovely boutique hotel amidst Rome’s old town. It’s just off Campo dei Fiori, a bustling…
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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 his hotel, and this in context with the Menuhin-Festival Gstaad where we visited a concert (the Ermitage…
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Review of Hotel Alma, Barcelona

Modern, minimalist hotel in a favorable location with good service: Our family chose the Alma for our 3-night stay in Barcelona and was very satisfied with the offered. My husband and I had a Grand Deluxe Room going to the courtyard garden…
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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 this historic, expertly renovated hotel. While my husband and I had a double room De Luxe,…
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Review of Park Hotel, Weggis, Switzerland

UPDATE: out of business 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 with lake view and were…
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Review of Radisson Blu Hotel, Zurich Airport, Switzerland

Convenient, well-appointed and good (pricey) grill restaurant: This hotel is just perfect in the case of having to catch an early flight as we (family with one teen) had to do. It is directly linked to the terminal so it is very convenient…
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Review of Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo, Lugano, Switzerland

Tremendous views, nice rooms, good restaurant: My husband and I stayed a weekend at this hotel wonderfully located above the Lake Lugano in a historical mansion with astounding views of the lake and the surrounding mountains. You have to…