10 Cosy & Authentic Hotels In The Alps To Book

The Hotel Jungfrau stands on its own at Wengernalp, at a height of 1900 surrounded by a world of peace and tranquillity. This traditional family-run hotel, originating from the 19th century, has been lovingly restored and modernized in several stages, and by today’s standards is considered one of the most charming hotels in the Alps which is especially attractive to families with its pure mountain air. The Wengernalp train station and Jungfrau railway are conveniently reached and winter sports enthusiasts can get to the chairlifts after only a brief descent.

One of the few remaining grandes dames of the Swiss Alps of the nineteenth century, Bellevue des Alpes stands at a showstopping 2,054 meters on the Scheidegg Pass, overlooking the iconic Eiger, and is reachable only by train or on foot. Once there, you have a feeling of utter peace and of stepping back in time to a golden age of mountain hospitality. Open in both winter and summer, it is a very special option for those who lean toward tradition and the family-run— current owners Andreas and Silvia von Almen are the fifth generation to run Bellevue des Alpes.

Synonymous with the glamorous Swiss ski resort of Klosters, Chesa Grischuna is a simple but charming hotel that has remained true to its roots since it was opened by Hans Guler in 1938. A feat of Landi design and craftsmanship, it became a place of refuge for American GIs during the Second World War, as well as film stars, directors, and writers— earning it the name “Hollywood on the Rocks.” Greta Garbo, Gene Kelly, and Rex Harrison have all signed the guestbook in this historic house.

The Hirschen in Schwarzenberg is a very special place full of character, art, music, 26 individual rooms, and a dining experience second to none.

Berghoferin Fine Hotel & Hideaway is a private estate and hidden gem, offering just 13 beautifully appointed suites in a secluded and refined setting. Tucked away at an elevation of 1,500 meters, surrounded by rolling hills, lush meadows, and dense forests at the base of the striking Corno Bianco and Corno Nero peaks, this hotel offers breathtaking views of the southfacing mountain panorama. Escape the noise and chaos of city life and bask in the peaceful tranquility of nature.

Sitting prettily at the end of the sun-blessed Engadin Valley is Villa Flor, a hidden guesthouse run with care and passion by former gallerist Ladina Florineth. It is near to St Moritz in the diminutive village of S-chanf, yet feels a world away; something her cult following of creatives want to keep this way.

Hotel Bella Tola is a historic mountain retreat in Switzerland’s picturesque Valais valley rooted in its surrounding nature. A generous white property with pretty blue shutters, the hotel is ideal for those planning to ski or snowshoe in the Saint-Luc and Chandolin areas in winter or hike and bike in summer.

Located in the heart of Megève on the main square, Hôtel Mont-Blanc has been a fixture on the village’s impressive social scene since the glory days of the 1950s, when parties and prestigious dinners were in abundance.

The Pensiun Aldier is a charming little hotel in Sent, a beautifully preserved historic village in the sun-blessed Engadin. Set at 1443m, the hotel was built in 1865 and is an elegant home-from-home.

For more than 180 years, the Krone has overlooked the village square, seemingly unchanged, stoical, and serene. Helene Nussbaumer-Natter und Dietmar Nussbaumer, the Krone family’s third generation, runs the hotel on the principles of their ancestors and in the same spirit — but with their modern signature.