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12 city hotels under the spotlight – experiences for urban explorers

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Discover the treasures of an old town, get to know the flair of a trendy quarter, or relax on the banks of a river or lake – Swiss cities are sure to capture the heart of every City Breaker. The following hotel recommendations are intended to make the next city trip even more exciting and inspiring.

GAIA Hotel ****, Basel

Discover Basel by e-bike: When checking in at this sustainable hotel right next to the train station, guests receive the BaselCard, enabling them to hire an e-bike for just CHF 20 per day. To make sure you don’t miss any of the many sights, the hotel staff will be happy to share their favourite routes and insider tips. A visit to the spa area is the perfect way to end an eventful day.

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SILO Hostel, Basel

The former grain warehouse has been cleverly remodelled to create Switzerland’s first boutique hostel with the most modern 2 to 4-bed rooms. From the silo where grain and cocoa beans were once stored, Basel architect Rudolf Sandreuter has created a unique overnight experience. The trendy restaurant serves soul food made from local produce and all day breakfast.

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The Bristol ****, Bern

The Bristol is located in the old town centre of Bern, just a few minutes’ walk from the Parliament House. The hotel’s complimentary bike service means you can discover the city in comfort on two wheels. The hotel bar with its unusual interior design is attractive enough to compete with the city’s numerous highlights.

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H4 Hotel Arcadia ****, Locarno

Just a few minutes’ walk from the Piazza Grande and Falconeria, the spacious apartments offer every imaginable entertainment feature for guests of all ages. The hotel offers attractive, family-friendly prices: children up to the age of six and accompanied by their parents stay for free.

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Radisson Blu Hotel ****S, Lucerne

Behind the colourful glass façade of the Lakefront Center, the 189 luxuriously furnished rooms, the restaurant and the Luce bar provide guests with perfect places in which to relax. The hotel has a long history of doing business responsibly. Thus, the staff practise the principle of “responsible business” on a daily basis. Together with their hotel colleagues, and in their local communities, their aim is to create a better future for their immediate environment and for the planet as a whole.

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Beau-Rivage Hotel *****S, Neuchâtel

The Beau-Rivage Hotel in Neuchâtel boasts a fantastic location on the popular lakeside promenade and offers a spectacular view of the lake and the Bernese Oberland Alps. On a special city tour, guests can get to the bottom of the secrets of watchmaking or absinthe.

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Alex - Lakefront Lifestyle Hotel & Suites *****, Thalwil

With private access to the lake, a high-quality spa, cocktail bar and restaurant with terrace, this luxury boutique hotel attracts guests from near and far to Lake Zurich. Anyone in the mood for a leisurely boat tour in order to explore the wonderful landscape around the shoreline can hire the hotel’s own motorboat and use it to relax on a private tour or to get into town quickly and easily.

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Boutique-Hotel Spedition ***, Thun

The former shipping building of a cheese producer is now a small, personally managed design hotel with an urban ambiance and 15 individually designed and themed rooms. The restaurant is known for maturing its meats in-house and offers great seating in front of the former shipping building.

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Design Hotel Plattenhof ***S, Zurich

This stylish hotel is only ten minutes from the old town. Art is everywhere along the hallways and in the bar, while the 37 individually conceived rooms are furnished with design classics. Comfy seating in front of the hotel invites guests to linger over a coffee or aperitif. There’s no better place to enjoy the vibe of the district.

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Hotel City Zürich ***S, Zurich

Modern, yet cosy: this superior boutique hotel in the heart of bustling Zurich has a young soul. Forward-looking decisions are made here under the banner of sustainability and environmental protection. Resources such as electricity, water and consumables are used sparingly. The principle of recycling is firmly anchored in the company, and ecological and regional solutions are also taken into account when deciding on suppliers and contractual partners.

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Hotel Glockenhof ****S, Zurich

The Glockenhof is located in the centre of Zurich and is the ideal starting point for a sightseeing tour. Framed by listed buildings, the garden in the hotel’s secluded inner courtyard provides a relaxing contrast to these. Modern architecture and natural beauty come together in this oasis of calm.

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Hotel Schweizerhof, Zurich

This traditional family-run establishment has been delighting guests from all over the world for over 140 years. Warmth, an elegant ambience and an exclusive location on the world-famous Bahnhofstrasse make this 4-star superior hotel a stylish experience. Named after Switzerland’s highest peak, the Dufour Suites & Rooms offer the highest level of comfort.

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