Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen

Merlischachen, Switzerland

The Swiss-Chalet Merlischachen stands just a short drive from Lucerne and directly on the shores of Lake Lucerne, offering guests a view of the lake and its mountainous surrounds.  The hotel’s amenities include a traditional Swiss restaurant; lakeside bar and lounge; heated indoor swimming pool; sauna and spa with massage services (for a fee); laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee); and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Guest rooms are located in the Schloss-hotel building of the hotel, which features a rooftop terrace and park on the lake.  All rooms have lake views, private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, TV, and phone.  

Please note: The hotel does not offer air conditioning in guest rooms.

Number of nights: 2

Schlosshotel Zermatt

Zermatt, Switzerland

The Schlosshotel Zermatt sits directly across the street from the Gornergratbahn train station, and within walking distance of several of Zermatt’s small shops and restaurants. The elegant hotel is decorated in an Alpine style with light-colored wooden beams and exposed stone interiors. Amenities of the Schlosshotel Zermatt include a lobby bar and lounge, fitness center, spa, sauna, indoor swimming pool, laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone. Please note: Due to its elevation and generally cool Alpine climate, the Schlosshotel Zermatt does not offer air-conditioned guest rooms.

Number of nights: 2

Resort Hotel Alex (August 8 - 21, 2022 and August 10-23, 2023 Departure Only)

Zermatt, Switzerland

The Resort Hotel Alex sits directly across the street from the Gornergratbahn train station, and within walking distance of several of Zermatt’s small shops and restaurants.  This second-generation family-run hotel is decorated in a traditional Alpine style with exposed wooden beams.  Amenities of the hotel include a traditional Swiss restaurant, lobby bar and lounge, fitness center, sauna, spa with available massage treatments (for a fee), indoor swimming pool, laundry and dry-cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access.  Guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, TV, and phone.  

Please note:  Due to its elevation and generally cool Alpine climate, the Resort Hotel Alex does not offer air-conditioned guest rooms.

Number of nights: 2

Hotel Lugano Dante

Lugano, Switzerland

Situated on a quiet street in a pedestrian area of Lugano, the Hotel Lugano Dante sits just a five minute walk from the town’s namesake lake. Amenities include a bar, lobby snack corner with tea and coffee, laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar with complimentary soft drinks, TV, and phone.

Number of nights: 3

Hotel Seelos

Seefeld, Austria

A true Alpine lodge with wonderful views of the town of Seefeld and its surrounding peaks, Hotel Seelos offers modern amenities in a comfortable mountain setting. The hotel sits just a short walk from Seefeld’s main street, the Olympiastrasse, named in honor of the several Winter Olympics competitions held here. The hotel has a restaurant and bar, and includes a sauna and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Guest rooms are decorated with Alpine touches and have balconies with views of the Alps, private bath with hair dryer, TV, and phone. Please note: As with the Schlosshotel Zermatt, Hotel Seelos does not offer air conditioning in guest rooms.

Number of nights: 2

Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg

Salzburg, Austria

Imlauer Hotel Pitter Salzburg was extensively renovated in 2014 after being originally opened by the Pitter family in 1864. Located in Salzburg’s New Town, the hotel sits a short walk away from the Mirabell Palace and Garden and a 10-minute walk from the historic Old Town. Amenities include a beer cellar, a rooftop restaurant and bar, fitness center, sauna, laundry and dry cleaning services (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet service. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, TV, and phone.

Number of nights: 3