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Grindelwal­d

Freshly minted Bergwelt is all jewel tones and textures, with plenty of character (many rooms have mountain views). The intimate abode has six restaurant­s and bars; its Sun Terrace providing the perfect perch for a pre-dinner Aperol spritz. bergwelt-grindelwal­d.com

Engelberg

Perched high in the mountains, Kempinski Palace occupies an atmospheri­c 1904 Belle Époque building. Sweeping alpine views are de rigueur, whether from your luxe room or the rooftop pool and spa. Pick up your jaw when you leave. kempinski.com

Lucerne

The who’s who have been checking in to the Grand Hotel National since 1870. Think antique vases, chandelier­s and overstuffe­d velvet sofas, alongside original art, textured wallpaper, vintage furniture and dreamy views over Lake Lucerne. grandhotel-national.com

Pontresina

Grand Hotel Kronenhof is the kind of place you never want to leave. Indeed, you never have to, its dreamy views complement­ed by an astounding cache of facilities: multiple restaurant­s, bowling alley, ice-skating rink and a spa among them. kronenhof.com

Zermatt

Views of the Matterhorn are practicall­y guaranteed from your room at Mont Cervin Palace – the only thing in your way is Mother Nature. Its spacious rooms channel the Alps in design, with natural timber and high ceilings a welcoming cocoon. montcervin­palace.ch

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