Historic Hotel Of Europe

Alpinhotel Grimsel Hospiz

Country: Switzerland
General Region: Bernese Oberland
Local Region: Guttannen
Organisation: Swiss Historic Hotels

The centuries old Grimsel Hospice is located in the midst of a bleak and rocky landscape, on the turquoise waters of an artificial lake. From the former defiant miner's home an extremely elegant hotel emerged after comprehensive renovations, a place made for aesthetes and lovers of nature. With a panoramic lounge, a fireplace lounge, bar, restaurant, seductive wine cellar and cosy rooms that include every possible kind of comfort. This inn, on the Piedmont-Burgundy trade route, was mentioned in documents as early as 1142. Built in 1932 between two dam walls after the old hospice had been flooded, this was the first electrically heated hotel in Europe. Horgen Glarus furniture from the 30's. The stone pine and tower halls testify to the former construction style. The large wine cellar came into being because of the mule trains and is lovingly maintained.

Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Country: Switzerland
General Region: Graubünden
Local Region: St. Moritz
Organisation: Swiss Historic Hotels

Majestically situated amid breathtakingly beautiful and unspoiled scenery. The Palace is a haven of tranquility. A historic symbol of St. Moritz. No room is alike, each has it's own dinstinct character. Badrutt's Palace is a celebration of style, sports, cuisine and fashion, with discreet service and traditional elegance evoking an atmosphere of pampered luxury for all. An ideal destination in both winter and summer, the hotel is located in one of the most challenging ski areas in the world and offers a host of summer alpine activities.

Ballyfin Demesne

Country: Ireland
General Region: County Laois
Local Region: Ballyfin
Organisation: Ireland's Blue Book

Set at the foot of the Slieve Bloom Mountains just over an hour from Dublin, Ballyfin long been admired as the most lavish Regency mansion in Ireland. It is a place of history and romance, of tranquillity and great natural beauty.

Activities include boating and fishing on the lake, biking riding, picnics, exploring the 600 acre estate, swimming pool and fitness centre, spa treatments, wine and whiskey tasting, and feasting on Chef Cordonniers fine food.

It is the perfect place for a break from the stresses of the modern world and provides discretion and privacy like few other destinations.

Berghotel Zirmerhof

Country: Italy
General Region: South Tyrol
Local Region: Etsch Valley
Place: Radein
Organisation: Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser

High above the Etsch/Adige Valley, on the sun drenched Radein Terrace, lies the Zirmerhof: An ancient country manor which has attracted guests from all over the world for more than a century. It's quiet up here – the stillness is unbroken by traffic noise or other disturbances. The view encompasses the majestic glaciated peaks of the Ortler/Ortles Group and more than 100 other pinnacles of the Brenta, the Pre-sanella, Adamello, all the way over to the Ötz / Similaun Valley and the Stubaier Alps. A paradise of wide open spaces and freedom in South Tyrol.

Bergschlössl

Country: Austria
General Region: Tyrol
Local Region: Arlberg
Place: St. Anton am Arlberg
Organisation: Schlosshotels & Herrenhäuser

The Bergschlössl in St. Anton on the Arlberg is a veritable piece of old Austria and counts amongst the most comfortable hotels in the region. To entice the guest there are eleven comfortable rooms and suites all with individual names and characters. Some rooms are equipped with a cooking recess and have a fireplace or traditional tiled stove; after a full days skiing guests will feel quite at home.