Best Preferred Hotels & Resorts in Switzerland

Nestled among the staggering Diablerets and Bernese Alps mountain ranges about 95 miles northeast of Geneva, The Alpina Gstaad brings a touch of refined elegance to a traditional Swiss chalet. Here, Michelin-starred chefs create memorable meals at two of the three on-site restaurants, Restaurant Sommet and Megu. There's also a wine cellar with more than 1,700 bottles and a cigar lounge with 50-plus kinds of cigars stored in a walk-in humidor. The Asian-inspired Six Senses Spa boasts indoor and outdoor pools, an extensive menu of services, a juice bar, fitness classes and an in-house comprehensive wellness program. Additionally, this Preferred Hotels & Resorts outpost has a kids club that offers numerous activities and receives high praise from guests. On top of that, the 56 guest rooms and suites were designed by local artisans and feature regional materials and period artwork, plus private terraces with panoramic views. Visitors say that the mountain vistas are unparalleled and that the hotel's service is simply unbeatable, as the employees all go out of their way to make you feel at home. And because The Alpina Gstaad is pet-friendly, your furry friend is welcome to come along.