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 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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My Google Map of Murten, Switzerland 2010

How to spend a weekend in Murten, western Switzerland, in style: Here you will find my Google Map of Murten with recommended accomodation, restaurants and things to do in two days in this small medieval town in the western part of Switzerland: Murten/Switzerland …
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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…