The Rex shortlist
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St. Moritz, Switzerland
A legendary Alpine palace hotel since 1896, Badrutt's Palace epitomizes Swiss luxury with its iconic Belle Époque architecture and world-class hospitality. The property seamlessly blends timeless elegance with contemporary sophistication, offering unparalleled access to winter sports and summer mountain experiences.
Sils Maria, Switzerland
In the village of Sils Maria, Chesa Marchetta is a 13-bedroom hotel spread across historic buildings in Switzerland’s Upper Engadin. Its intimate scale and art collection give the stay a distinct local character: individually designed rooms pair traditional Engadine furniture with work by local artists and artisans. The restaurant, set in former cattle barns, serves seasonal cooking shaped by Swiss and Northern Italian traditions. The hotel operates in winter and summer, leaving spring and late autumn outside its published seasons.
Geneva, Switzerland
Opened in 1834 on Geneva’s waterfront, the hotel occupies a neoclassical building on the right bank of the Rhône, overlooking Lake Geneva. It has 115 accommodations, including 43 suites, and has been operated by Four Seasons since 2005. The historic setting is paired with interiors by Pierre-Yves Rochon; room palettes draw on the lake, while views vary by room and can include the water, city or courtyard. Its central position puts the Old Town and the lake within easy reach.
Lausanne, Switzerland
Zurich, Switzerland
In Zurich’s central business district, Park Hyatt Zurich is a short walk from Lake Zurich and the Old Town, with tram connections nearby. The hotel combines guest rooms and suites with on-site dining, a spa and fitness facilities, and spaces for meetings and celebrations. Its character is urban rather than resort-like: contemporary interiors and a notable art collection shape the stay, while the lake and historic center remain close at hand.
Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Above Crans-Montana’s main gondola, this 78-room-and-suite resort sits on the Chetzeron piste, with direct ski-in/ski-out access in winter. Its chalet-inspired buildings look toward Alpine forest and mountain scenery, while the resort remains close to Crans’s shops and restaurants. The draw is a slope-side base that pairs mountain days with a substantial Six Senses Spa and two restaurants; the destination also offers summer pursuits including hiking, biking and golf.
Zurich, Switzerland
Above Zurich on the Adlisberg, The Dolder Grand looks across the city, Lake Zurich and the Alps, with woodland and walking routes alongside the hotel and the city centre reachable by funicular. The 1899 main building, reopened in 2008 after extensive renovation, is joined by two modern wings. Its 175 rooms and suites sit alongside a 4,000-square-metre spa and an art collection of more than 100 works, making this a hillside city resort with a distinctly cultural streak.
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