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Hotel des Balances

LUCERNE  Weinmarkt;   ph 41-418-2828
front@balances.ch   www.balances.ch  
"Des Balances" takes pride in its reputation of being "The" chic, gourmet hotel, nestled in the heart of Lucerne’s Old Town. We are dedicated to preserving a reputation, whose roots date back to the 13th century.  

Ideally situated between the Fish Market and the Wine Market, the "Des Balances" has long been a popular meeting place for local municipal and private organizations, such as the prestigious "der Herren zu Schützen", alike.

In 1807, "das Wirsthaus zur Waage" or "The Balances Inn" opened its doors to the public. The building underwent major reconstruction in 1837, and so, the "Hotel Des Balances" was born.  Since then, we have had the pleasure of hosting many prominent guests and dignitaries. Among them, the famous Irish writer, George Bernard Shaw, Princess Luise of Baden, and Queen Wilhelmine from Holland, to name but a few.

Our forefathers, Jean Haecky and Fritz Rindlisbacher, both exceptional Hoteliers in their own right, were highly celebrated gourmets as well. They laid the foundation for a standard of excellence which is a tradition at "Des Balances".  

Magnificent Façade
Our hotel, steeped in Lucerne’s history, presents itself in splendid glory, inside and out. The view of "Des Balances" from the "Weinmarkt" is unforgettable. Its façade was painted in the style of the famous Swiss artist, Hans Holbein. Admired and cherished by locals and tourists alike, it is counted amongst the most photographed landmarks in the region. As one observes our hotel from the Reuss, our elegant terrace and picturesque balconies, overlooking the river, bring to mind a Venetian palace in all its splendour.  Today, "Des Balances" harmoniously incorporates its historical architectural past and modern interior design in perfect "balance".

Carlton - Europe Hotel

Interlaken, Höheweg 92-94

e-mail: info@carltoneurope.ch
www.carltoneurope.ch
The art nouveau Carlton Europe Hotel dates back a hundred years but today, our young team will look after all your needs with all the charm and taste that the house dictates.
Location

• Located quite centrally, 200 meters from the Interlaken EAST Station at the quiet end of Interlaken's famous high street, Höheweg.
• The perfect starting point of any excursion into the magestic mountains of the Jungfrau region, a tour around or across the magnificent Lake Thun or Lake Brienz.
• 5 minutes from the center of Interlaken on foot, past the scenic meadow, the Casino, and numerous restaurants.

The Hotel

• Each room has been restored with its own charm and character
• Several restaurants at your disposal: Wine and Steakhouse Restaurant and Bar, Shalimar, Chez Pierre and Johnny's Bar and Club
• Billiard, table tennis and chess available
• Central but calm location

Hotel Butterfly

Zermatt, Bodmenstrasse 21
info@hotel-butterfly.com
www.hotel-butterfly.com
The Best Western Hotel Butterfly, a superior three-star hotel, is situated in a quiet and sunny spot, in the center of car-free Zermatt.  Only 2 minutes walk from the train station, Gornergratbahn and to the bus which takes you to the different mountain lift areas.

Our hotel has 60 comfortable rooms, 1 Junior Suite and 1 Suite with fireplace.  The hotel is featuring great ambiance and outstanding food and service.
All rooms with balcony, bath or shower / WC, telephone, hairdryer, work desk, wireless LAN, television with CNN, safe, water boiler for coffee and tea.

Relax in our Wellness with Finnish- and Infra-red Sauna, steambath and solarium.
Our restaurant has approx. 85 seats. In a cosy atmosphere we serve you a copious breakfast-buffet. In the evening you enjoy our nice bar around the fire place.

In our restaurant we serve 5-course dinner with swiss and international specialities.
Zermatt, at the foot of the majestic Matterhorn, is a world without cars. Electric-cars and horse-drawn sleighs and carriages are the only transport allowed.
Come to car-free Zermatt - the perfect Alpine resort for rest and relaxation.

Hotel Geranio au Lac

Locarno: Viale Verbano 13
www.hotelgeranio.com

Hotel Geranio au Lac is the perfect place to relax and enjoy your vacation while indulging in the rich culture of Locarno and it's surrounding villages.

This is the ideal place for both nature lovers and those who enjoy delicious regional cuisine and fine wines. Situated on the beautiful Lake Maggiore, the Hotel Geranio au Lac is just a few minutes walk from the Railway Station, Lakeside and the City Center.

Available to our clients is a beautiful lakeside breakfast room. We offer a Library, Conference Room, small Fitness Center and Intenet Corner. Bicycles are available free of charge to further explore the splendid views and landscape of Ticino.

The Hotel offers 42 rooms, Single, Double, Twin bedded, a s well as family rooms. All rooms have bathrooms with bath or shower, Radio, television LCD and WIFI.

Hotel St Gotthard

Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse 87

www.hotelstgotthard.ch

The Hotel St. Gotthard, built in 1889, has been owned and managed by the Manz family for over a century. Recently refurbished, modernized and enlarged with great attention to details, it can be considered as one of the leading hotels today in Zurich.

A five-floor building, with 143 spacious rooms, 11 of which are Suites, comfortable lobby and three restaurants, the Hotel Gotthard meets all the expectations of the demanding traveller.

The Hotel Gotthard lies directly in the heart of the city, located on the world famous Bahnhofstrasse, within 10 minutes walk from sightseeing, the Old Town, dozens of restaurants, hundreds of shops and Lake Zurich. Caspar Manz, the founder's grandson, established the famous Lobster and Oyster Bar in 1935 and since then it has been a culinary institution amongst gastronomic circles. Pleasant piano live music will welcome you for your aperitif at the Lobby Bar and will accompany you through the evening.

The Hotel St Gotthard is perfectly located to reach the main districts in and around Zurich. Only 10 minutes walk (or two tram stops away) from the world famous Paradeplatz, with the train station located within walking distance from the hotel.