Top Hotels in Schwyz
This guide to the best luxury, 5-star, and design-forward hotels in Schwyz is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
Located directly on Lake Zurich and only 12 minutes by car or train from the center, the 4-star superior Boutiquehotel Sonne Küsnacht - Zürich features a spa and fitness center, cozy lounges, 2 restaurants and art work by Andy Warhol, Mario Comensol, Julian Schnabel and others. All rooms have their individual character, some in maisonette style, some romantically located under the roof. All rooms are equipped with modern furniture and decorated in bright and warm colors. There are 2 restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine and modern interpretations of Swiss specialties. The stylish Turmbar is ideal for drinks or cocktails, and there is a garden restaurant by the lake during spring and summer. From 29 September 2025 to early April 2026, the Sonnengalerie restaurant will be renovated .The renovation work will take place Monday to Friday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm. During this time the guest can visit the Gaststuben restaurant.
Guest Reviews:
- "The beauty of the lake and unique combination of comfort, history and efficiency make stay at Sonne Hotel special" - "Agreeable stay on the outskirts of Zurich" - "we liked it." - "Friendly staff, unique property on lake Zurich" - "Magical architypal place close to Jung Inditute" - "Excellent stay and second visit. Will surely be back. Costly but that’s life in Switzerland." - "Good one day stay"
Fabulous
583 reviews
This 3-star superior hotel enjoys a quiet yet central location right on the banks of Lake Lucerne in Weggis. Newly renovated in 2014, it offers a panoramic outdoor pool and provides lake and mountain views from most rooms. Free WiFi is available. Fine Swiss and international cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant, in the winter garden or on the garden terrace of the Hotel Central Am See. From the garden with the heated swimming pool, sun loungers and the hotel's own boat moorings, you have direct access to the lake.
Guest Reviews:
- "We will be coming back" - "Beautiful setting, amazing views - very peaceful and quiet, and would absolutely recommend" - "Excellent location with immediate access to the lake to swim and relax. Great restaurant location and wonderful staff" - "amazing" - "We were surprised that it was as beautiful as advertised." - "Expected better" - "Weggis is as lovely as always, this hotel not as nice as it used to be" - "The room had its shortcomings but didn’t get in the way of a relaxed stay."
Very Good
525 reviews
Hotel Terrasse am See is located on the banks of Lake Lucerne, at the steamboat landing stage and the Rigi Mountain Railway Station in Vitznau. The historic hotel was opened in 1873 and dates from the earliest days of the railway service to Mount Rigi. Free Wi-Fi is featured throughout the property. The hotel celebrates Swiss traditions and each floor of the hotel tells a story of the railway and the house. The uniquely decorated rooms with attached bathroom at the Hotel Terrasse am See are furnished in historic style with carefully restored pieces of period furniture and old parquet floors. They feature seating areas, wired internet access as well as free WI-Fi, and some of them have a balcony. The accommodations has a fantastic view of the lake and mountains, a garden and a restaurant. Our restaurant is currently open during the day until 6.00 pm (subject to change). Tuesday and Wednesday closed. paid public parking can be found in the vicinity.
Very Good
161 reviews
Located on a peninsula on the shores of Lake Lucerne and directly at the boat stop, Campus Hotel Hertenstein opened its doors in 2013 and features rooms with attached bathroom with balcony and beautiful views of the lake, the Central Swiss Mountains or the Hertenstein Peninsula. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, a mini-bar with nonalcoholic beverages, a desk and a bathroom with shower or bath tub. Breakfast is available every morning. The hotel also provides a sauna, a small fitness room, a private boat jetty, 12 meeting rooms and free WiFi in the entire property. The bus stop for the Lido bus is located right in front of the house, a public bus stop is 1.2 mi away and the town of Weggis is 1.6 mi away. Lucerne can be reached within 30 minutes by car or ship.
Guest Reviews:
- "We had a birthday party with 12 people and it was wonderful to stay there, to swim in the lake, have a sauna near the la" - "10/10 just amazing" - "Must stay" - "Overall amazing stay" - "Great stay"
Very Good
528 reviews
Located in Beckenried at Lake Lucerne, Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel offers rooms of unique charm in a historic building dating back to 1820. WiFi access is free of charge. The restaurant serves fine seasonal cuisine with many products from local farms. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 6.30 pm. A rich buffet breakfast is offered every morning. Coffea-coffee, selected teas, tap water and fruits are free of charge and available on each floor, drinks from the mini-bar for a fee Transfers to the boat station, the bus station, and to the Klewenalp cable car can be organized. Boutique-Hotel Schlüssel is 6.2 mi away from Lucerne and close to 13 different ski areas.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing!!!" - "Lovely stay in the mountains"
Superb
242 reviews
Newly renovated in 2014, the Hotel Beau Rivage Weggis is located right on the shore of Lake Lucerne. It offers a restaurant with a lakeside terrace, free parking and free WiFi, and from March to October an outdoor pool and a spa center are available. Our Hotel has no aircondtion From every room in the Hotel Beau Rivage you can enjoy panoramic lake or mountain views. The seasonal heated outdoor pool (26 °C) is open between mid March and mid October. The sunbathing lawn, and the wellness center including a steam bath and a hot tub invite you to unwind. The restaurant serves fine Italian and international cuisine including fish specialties.
Guest Reviews:
- "We was blown away when we arrived it was incredible we love it" - "Come back again!" - "Relaxing weekend on the Luzern Riviera" - "If in Weggis, Beau Rivagevis a charming hotel by the lake" - "Nice hotel in front of the lake"
Very Good
591 reviews
Only 1640 feet away from Lake Zurich, this 4-star hotel in Rüschlikon features free access to the own spa area with a hot tub and sauna, a fitness center, and a bowling alley with 3 lanes. Upon availability, 2 e-bikes can be used free of charge. Free WiFi is available. The elegant rooms at the Hotel Belvoir Lake View & Spa come with a balcony or terrace, cable TV, complimentary beverages and a Nespresso coffee machine. They all have a bathroom with a separate toilet. The prayer rugs are available upon request. The Belvoir has a bar with an outdoor lounge. At the Belvoir Restaurant & Grill with 14 GaultMillau points they are serving modern gourmet cuisine and local specialties. During fair weather, meals can be enjoyed on the sun terrace with a beautiful view of Lake Zurich and the mountains. Hotel Belvoir is located 0.6 mi from Rüschlikon Train Station and only a few steps away from several bus stops. Zurich can be reached within a 15-minute drive. The hotel offers 4 charging stations for electric cars. For the charging stations, the hotel charges CHF 0.45 per kWh, in addition to the cost of parking.
Guest Reviews:
- "Great hotel" - "Loved it" - "Perfect stay, Highly recommend for Zurich! Right on the lake!" - "A must on your trip ." - "To be repeated - little city gateway" - "Very good stay" - "Fantastic hotel with great view of the lake" - "I love it" - "Good food with a great view!" - "Staff very welcoming, very good attention to detail. Excellent location." - "Stunning Views over Lake Zuerich" - "Good location with nice view"
Fabulous
744 reviews
Facing the beachfront, Alex Lake Zürich offers 5-star accommodations in Thalwil and features free bikes, fitness center and garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as a sauna and a spa center. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, a shared lounge and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel each room comes with air conditioning, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a kitchenette, a dining area, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All rooms come with a coffee machine, while selected rooms are equipped with a balcony and others also offer city views. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and an electric tea pot. Guests at Alex Lake Zürich will be able to enjoy activities in and around Thalwil, like hiking, skiing and cycling. Guests can use the business center or relax in the bar. Museum Rietberg is 4.9 miles from the accommodation, while Fraumünster is 5.4 miles away. Zurich Airport is 14 miles from the property.
Guest Reviews:
- "FANTASTIC VIEW, GOOD STAFF.THANK YOU ALEX !" - "Excellent service. Good location." - "Perfect stay at one of the best managed hotels and an experience that left us wanting to come back soon"
Fabulous
332 reviews
The Hotel Vitznauerhof - Lifestyle Hideaway at Lake Lucerne is located at the foothills of Mount Rigi on the shores of Lake Lucerne, in the heart of Central Switzerland. The bright and elegantly furnished rooms and suites have free access to Wi-Fi. Spa facilities include an outdoor hot tub in the garden, a sauna, a steam bath and fitness facilities. Massages and other treatments are available as well. All of the carefully designed rooms at Vitznauerhof Hotel feature LCD TVs and entertainment equipment. The bathrooms come with fluffy robes and slippers. Panoramic views of the lake can be enjoyed from all 3 restaurants, from the bar and from the terrace. They serve gourmet Swiss and international cuisine.
Guest Reviews:
- "Excellent location and beautiful Hotel" - "Wonderful welcome beautiful location. Staff could not have been nicer. Food delicious. Spa beautiful and rooms modern" - "A perfect stay on the shore of Lake Luzern, with fantastic rooms overlooking the lake, gorgeous grounds and pier on the" - "Fantastic location to go hiking at Rigi and excellent service! 10/10!" - "Great,and would definitely go again maybe not high summer." - "Overall enjoyable especially the spa"
Fabulous
403 reviews
Rising high on Mount Bürgenstock, this early 1900s villa offers luxurious rooms with balconies and a heated infinity pool overlooking Lake Lucerne. Facilities include a private cinema and a wellness center. Hotel Villa Honegg was entirely renovated in 2011 and its rooms are decorated with leather armchairs and relaxing beige colors. All rooms feature a Nespresso coffee machine and are equipped with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and safety deposit boxes. All guests receive coffee and tea in the room, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Guests can exercise in the modern gym or relax in the wellness area, with hammam, sauna, steam bath and indoor pool. A wide selection of massage and beauty treatments are also available. There is an elegant restaurant with terrace that serves local dishes and Lebanese specialties, while the lounge bar offers a fireplace and an extensive cigar and cocktail menu. Honegg Villa has a 24-hour front desk and guests can use the free electric bikes or visit the 9-holes Bürgenstock Golf Club, which is just 0.6 mi from the hotel. Lucerne is 20 minutes away by car.
Guest Reviews:
- "Lovvvve it" - "So beautiful" - "Wonderful experience" - "Perfect stay!" - "My second stay was as good as my first!" - "Incredible stay! Highly recommended!" - "Marvellous surroundings, excellent spa-area and wonderful service, also very family friendly!" - "Marie and Steve" - "Amazing" - "The most amazing stay. You have to stay here to believe it." - "Perfect facility and swimming pool view is stunning"
Superb
386 reviews
The luxurious Park Hotel Vitznau right at the banks of Lake Lucerne has been entirely renovated in 2012 and 2013 and features its own private beach, 2 restaurants, a large spa area and free garage parking. Each of the suites and residences has been individually designed and offers 24-hour room service, free WiFi, a Nespresso Coffee Machine and a tea maker. Spa facilities include various saunas and steam baths, an ice grotto, a hot tub, as well as indoor and outdoor pools. A wide range of gourmet dishes is served in the 2 restaurants of Park Hotel Vitznau, which have an inviting lake-view terrace. Moreover you can select from fine wines from all over the world stored in 6 wine cellars on site. A free shuttle service to the Rigi Cable Car is provided by the hotel. The Küssnacht Train Station is 8.1 mi and Lucerne is 16 mi away.
Guest Reviews:
- "Amazing beautiful property and food and service was excellent" - "Room was such a disappointment that I’m not sure I would ever want to stay here again… property itself is stunning!"
Exceptional
302 reviews
Located 1476 feet above Lake Lucerne in the canton of Nidwalden close to Lucerne, this 5-star hotel awaits you with a combination of modern comfort and a traditional Swiss ambiance. The Bürgenstock Hotel is located on the piazza, at the heart of the Bürgenstock Resort, next to the Bürgenstock funicular, which takes you down to the shipping pier (connections to Lucerne). The resort sits on the Bürgenberg mountain and offers several restaurants with terraces, as well as panoramic views of the picturesque lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. The 32808 ft² spa area features an indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, 1 of which offers an infinity edge with breathtaking views of Lake Lucerne, 3 private spa rooms, 15 treatment rooms and a fully equipped fitness area. The Hammetschwand elevator, Europe’s highest outdoor elevator and an Alpine golf course are in the immediate vicinity. The area offers guests in need of relaxation a whole range of excursion, hiking and mountain biking possibilities. Throughout the stay, guests can enjoy the Bürgenstock shuttle boat to and from Lucerne, as well as the funicular, free of charge.
Guest Reviews:
- "The Best Hotel I've ever stayed in." - "Amazing location, top quality stay." - "Very beautiful and comfortable, I like it" - "Extraordinary" - "Most exceptional stay, very quiet and romantic." - "Best hotel ever" - "super, thank you so much, looking forward visiting next time" - "A truly standout experience, will think about it forever!" - "Perfect place for 3 nights." - "Beutiful view of fhe lake Luzern"
Superb
1071 reviews
