Bürgenstock, Switzerland
Burgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa
Laketop Luxury
What it is
Straddling a lakeside mountain ridge, with 211 modern yet indulgent guest rooms, 8 exquisite restaurants (some at the sister hotel), and a 107,000 square foot spa.
What it isn't
Blah. The hotel and its adjacent sister property offer classes and activities galore, ranging from gin labs to masterclasses in Pâtissier with a Gault & Millau-awarded pastry chef.
What we think
You will feel a bit like you’re floating on air at Bürgenstock Hotel & Alpine Spa, and indeed you are. The property sits 1,476 feet above Lake Lucerne, with panoramic views in every direction. But if you wanted to simply hole up in your room for days, we’d understand: each and every guest room option here is topnotch, beginning with the 255 square foot Heritage Alpine Deluxe Room, where you’ll find pampering perks such as Apple TV, bluetooth radio, Acqua di Parma toiletries and plus robes and gratis minibar soft drinks that feel tailor-made for “me time” in your king sized bed. We find the Contemporary Lake View Bay Suite is well worth a splurge, with its sleek double sided fireplace and window seat in the living room that peeps out on the cerulean waters of Lake Lucerne below.
You're here because
The spa is like nothing you’ve ever seen, with 5 infinity pools (some of which appear to meld with the waters below) and dreamy treatments like private floats in a saline bath.
The Moment
You’ve tried each and every restaurant here, but your favorite might just be Taverne 1879, which is tucked in a century-old Swiss chalet that looks like it was plucked from a fairytale. The menu is just as delectable as the setting, including Nidwalkder alpine cheese sausage with onion-mustard and mutschli cheese.
Restaurants & Bars
Spices Kitchen & Terrace - Asian cuisine brings authentic flavors from Japan, China, India, and Thailand to the heart of Switzerland
Oak Grill & Pool Patio - Celebrates "Farm-to-Table from Nose-to-Tail" with exclusive flavors for Swiss gourmet meats
Lakeview Bar & Cigar Lounge - Enjoy classics and exquisite afternoon tea in addition to our signature cocktails
Osteria Alpina Terrazza - Offering a variety of soulful dishes
Verbena Restaurant & Bar - Healthy, colorful, innovative cuisine from the finest selection of ingredients
Brasserie Ritzcoffier - Contemporary French cuisine
Parisa - Offers authentic Persian dining experience with classic flavors represented in unique ways
Taverne 1879 - Hearty food, personal service, and rustic charm
Location
Just up the road from the Hammetschwand Elevator viewing deck, and a 34 minute drive from Lucerne itself.