Bernina Express: From Glaciers to Palms

About Art Boutique Hotel Monopol

Located in the center of St. Moritz, legendary for its over 300 days of sunshine, glamorous ambiance and champagne atmosphere, this boutique hotel offers a chic and colorful retreat. Immersed in a setting ideal for spending your days hiking the trails or evening world-class skiing, after a day of play look forward to unwinding at the rooftop spa which offers a menu of massages and beauty treatments, a steam room, Finnish sauna, and a hot tub for soaking with an unforgettable view of the mountains and St. Moritz.

A sumptuous breakfast is included in the rates while the on-site restaurant serves Italian-Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner. Half-board is available and includes a five-course dinner. Choose from rooms and suites with Avante-garde works of art and all the essentials, with some featuring spectacular mountain or lake vistas. The Deluxe suite provides the best of the best with views of St. Moritz and the mountains.

About Badrutt's Palace Hotel

An iconic St. Moritz landmark, Badrutt’s Palace is world-renowned. A historic luxury hotel, it sits right at the start of the main drag overlooking the lake while setting the standard when it comes to over-the-opt opulence for over a century.

You’ll be treated like a VIP here, with a full staff that even includes serving the freshest foods to pets. There’s an ice rink, a tennis court, yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness room, and a ski shop all on-site. The spa is accessed through an underground tunnel and at the end you’ll find an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows. An indoor hot tub, a large outdoor whirlpool, and an expansive sauna area with saunas, steam rooms, and an ice room are all included.

The multiple restaurants include an eatery helmed by a Michelin-starred chef, while rooms feature minibars, Bose docking stations, dehumidifiers, and swanky bathrooms with standalone tubs and rainfall showers. Some have magnificent lake views.

About Villa Sassa Hotel

Surrounded by mountains while overlooking Lake Lugano, the Villa Sassa Hotel is located in the heart of Lugano, renowned for its breathtaking setting, medieval castles, and baroque architecture.

Transportation is available to and from the airport and the hotel hosts a stress-melting spa. Couples treatments, anti-aging and weight-loss programs, massages, and more are all available. You’ll also find a steam room, sauna, and an indoor/outdoor pool.

The multiple dining options include casual bites throughout the day, like grill options and gourmet pizzas, while the fine-dining Restaurant Ai Giardini di Sassa offers romantic candlelight dinners with views of the lake and mountains.

Accommodation is in luxurious rooms, all of which come with cozy fireplaces, minibars, high-tech like remote control lighting and draperies, and flat-screen satellite TVs. Each one has its own private balcony too.

About Villa Principe Leopoldo

Nestled among lush gardens overlooking the turquoise waters of glacier-fed Lake Lugano, Villa Principe Leopoldo offers the region’s classic luxuries. It’s a lavish affair, set within the former palace of a prince while retaining its regal grandeur.

The Dot Spa is on-site offering exclusively designed treatments and beauty programs that are personalized to meet your particular needs. A private suite includes a sauna, steam bath, and whirlpool where you can take advantage of anti-aging body and face rituals. There are two seasonal, heated outdoor pools, two tennis courts with instruction available, and a well-equipped fitness room with personal trainers included.

At the Principe Leopoldo Restaurant, enjoy lakeside dining on dishes using fresh, local ingredients led by an award-winning chef. After dinner, retire to the piano bar.

Guest suites are fresh and modern with a gilded look, and all come with private balconies overlooking the gardens or the lake. Some have large terraces with Jacuzzis.

About Sorell Hotel St Peter

A high-quality boutique hotel in the heart of Old Town Zurich with the lake promenade and the railway station just a few minutes’ walk or two tram stops away, Sorrel Hotel St. Peter offers urban charm near a wealth of attractions. An intimate property, the focus is on personal service that includes a warm welcome and being greeted by name throughout your stay.

Start your day with a delicious breakfast featuring dishes made in the hotel’s kitchen and bakery, using regional ingredients like organic milk from a Seelisberg family, ham from a family in Lenzburg, and free-range Swiss eggs. The 24-hour lobby lounge is a great place for a refreshing drink or casual hot and cold bites like pizza, paninis, sandwiches, and salads.

Accommodation ranges from single rooms to apartments with kitchenettes. All include standard amenities like Nespresso machines, minibars, yoga mats, Chromecast TVs with streaming capabilities, and bathrooms with rain showers.

About Hotel Baur au Lac

The 5-star Hotel Baur au Lac is one of Europe’s best hotels. Set within a luxurious villa on private parkland near the high-end Bahnhofstrasse shopping street, it boasts glimpses of the Alps and the lake along with historic character.

Opened in 1844, many illustrious characters have stepped through its doors, including Alfred Hitchcock. Afternoon Tea is served in magnificent Le Hall under a sparkling chandelier and there are four restaurants to choose from, including fine dining at the two-Michelin-starred Pavillon, one of the top restaurants in Switzerland. There’s also a lively bar serving artisanal drinks like the truffle martini.

On the top floor, is a gym where guests can work out on state-of-the-art equipment while enjoying lake views. Pampering massages can be enjoyed here too. The elegant rooms tastefully mix Louis XVI, art deco, and Regency styles, while featuring minibars and TVs with DVD players. Some have water views.