Historic Hotels in Switzerland
Gasthof Hirschen. Eglisau.
Arguably the most important figure in German literature was a visitor to this beautiful little guest house back in 1797. Discover more about the extraordinary step back in time appeal of Gasthof Hirschen.
Arguably the most important figure in German literature was a visitor to this beautiful little guest house back in 1797. Discover more about the extraordinary step back in time appeal of Gasthof Hirschen.
Baur au Lac. Zurich.
Classic refinement and modern luxuries are seamlessly blended at this celebrated lakeside hotel. But its history is perhaps even more impressive than its reputation for hospitality.
Classic refinement and modern luxuries are seamlessly blended at this celebrated lakeside hotel. But its history is perhaps even more impressive than its reputation for hospitality.
Hotel Storchen. Zurich.
Anyone seeking to follow in the footsteps of Theophrastus Bombastus Paracelsus von Hohenheim would need to have this place on their list. But the majority will be more impressed with the hospitality at Zum Storchen.
Anyone seeking to follow in the footsteps of Theophrastus Bombastus Paracelsus von Hohenheim would need to have this place on their list. But the majority will be more impressed with the hospitality at Zum Storchen.
Beau Rivage. Geneva.
A grand 19th century luxury hotel, the family-run Beau Rivage was the site of an assassination which shook Europe in 1898.
A grand 19th century luxury hotel, the family-run Beau Rivage was the site of an assassination which shook Europe in 1898.
Grand Hotel National. Lucerne.
Created by the legendary chef Auguste Escoffier and hotelier Cesar Ritz, the 5-star Grand National provides the same luxury today as it has always done.
Created by the legendary chef Auguste Escoffier and hotelier Cesar Ritz, the 5-star Grand National provides the same luxury today as it has always done.
Fairmont le Montreux Palace. Montreux.
Home to the author Nabokov during the latter years of his life, this early-twentieth century hotel is undeniably a belle époque classic.
Home to the author Nabokov during the latter years of his life, this early-twentieth century hotel is undeniably a belle époque classic.
Die Krone. Solothurn.
20th century icons such as Henry Kissinger and Sophia Loren have enjoyed the hospitality of Die Krone, following in the footsteps of famous historical figures.
20th century icons such as Henry Kissinger and Sophia Loren have enjoyed the hospitality of Die Krone, following in the footsteps of famous historical figures.
Hotel Stern. Chur.
Frequented by merchants and travellers since the medieval period, it is unsurprising to find that one or two famous names have been among the many visitors to Hotel Stern over the centuries.
Frequented by merchants and travellers since the medieval period, it is unsurprising to find that one or two famous names have been among the many visitors to Hotel Stern over the centuries.
Les Trois Rois. Basel.
With a distinguished heritage stretching back as far as the eleventh century, one would expect Les Trois Rois to have a few tales to tell.
With a distinguished heritage stretching back as far as the eleventh century, one would expect Les Trois Rois to have a few tales to tell.
Hotel Krafft. Basel.
It may well have a contemporary-design theme to its interior these days, but it still has a notable literary claim-to-fame that should appeal to the history-enthusiast.
It may well have a contemporary-design theme to its interior these days, but it still has a notable literary claim-to-fame that should appeal to the history-enthusiast.
Hotel Interlaken. Interlaken.
Two of the guest rooms at this 4 star hotel are named after famous former guests from the 19th century: a German composer and an English poet.
Two of the guest rooms at this 4 star hotel are named after famous former guests from the 19th century: a German composer and an English poet.
The Angleterre and Residence. Lausanne.
Page to follow. Historic former patrons: Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic former patrons: Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
The Victoria Jungfrau. Interlaken.
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Mark Twain. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
Page to follow. Historic former guests include: Mark Twain. Further practical details are available courtesy of Booking.com
How you can help: if you are aware of a historic hotel in Switzerland that you believe ought to be included on the site, please contact us via email (info@nightsinthepast.com) in the first instance. Please note that these should have connections to famous people and events from the past.