Renaissance Lucerne Hotel

Lucerne, Switzerland

The Renaissance Lucerne Hotel offers guests an ideal location from which to explore this Swiss gem. The hotel’s stately exterior gives way to a chic, modern interior with amenities including a South American restaurant, an Asian-inspired bar and lounge, library, fitness center, and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms have private bath with hair dryer, rainfall shower, and lighted makeup mirror, as well as an in-room safe, tea- and coffee-making facilities, minibar, TV, and phone.

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

Hotel de la Paix

Lugano, Switzerland

The Hotel de la Paix is located close to Lake Lugano and at a walking distance from the city center and from the brand new arts center Lac Lugano Art & Culture. Amenities include a bar, 2 restaurants, laundry and dry cleaning service (for a fee), and complimentary Wi-Fi internet access. Air-conditioned guest rooms include private bath with hair dryer, in-room safe, minibar, TV, radio, 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