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ST MORITZ ZERMATT

Landhotel Meierei Surely the most romantic Romantik Hotel Julen A proper family hotel,
location in St Moritz for a hotel: it sits on the with resident children and a working sheepdog.
opposite shore of the lake from the town, but The bedrooms are lavish; some at the top
only a ten-minute walk away. Great views, have their own sitting area. Don’t miss the
especially at night, when the lights of St Moritz Schaeferstube (sheep room). The garden is large,
twinkle in the distance. The restaurant offers and there are marvellous views of the Matterhorn.
traditional Swiss food with modern twists. Adventure pool and many fitness facilities.
N 7500 St Moritz GR. Map p203 F4. § (081) 833 20 60. N 3920 Zermatt VS. Map p202 C5. § (027) 966 76 00.
` (081) 833 88 38. $ info@hotel-meierei.ch ` (027) 966 76 76. $ hotel.julen@zermatt.ch
0 b,l,d. Rooms 14 ∂ ¢ Apr, May, Oct, Nov. 0 b,l,d. Rooms 34. S ÷ ∂ ¢ Never.
/ AE, DC, MC, V. [[ / AE, DC, MC, V. [[[[
STEIN AM RHEIN ZURICH

Rheinfels This ancient hostelry is by the river Claridge Hotel Tiefenau Zurich is short on
next to the bridge, with the terrace restaurant unusual hotels and sadly, this discreet 19th-
jutting out over the water. There is a medieval century house near the university doesn’t buck
atmosphere: creaky wooden stairs, full-sized suits the trend. But it’s got a homely feel, with plants
of armour, and old beams. Edi Schwegler’s food and comfy sofas in the bar and library. Rooms are
is very popular, especially his fish and game in fully business-equipped; bathrooms small but
season. Bedrooms are functional. luxurious. Local dishes feature in the restaurant.
N 8260 Stein am Rhein SH. Map p203 D1. § (052) N 8032 Zurich, Steinwiesstr 8-10 ZH. Map p203 D2.
741 21 44. ` (052) 741 25 22. $ rheinfels@bluewin.ch § (01) 267 87 87. ` (01) 251 24 76.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 17. ¢ mid-Dec to mid-March. $ info@claridge.ch 0 b,l,d. Rooms 35. ∂¢
/ AE, MC, V. [[ Christmas and New Year. / AE, DC, MC, V. [[[[

VERBIER ZINAL
Golf Hotel Unpretentious golfing hotel, friendly if Le Besso Old inn at the top of the Val d’Anniviers.
a little old-fashioned. French cooking. Stunning The proprietor likes taking guests out on hikes.
views of Mont Blanc and the Trient. Stunning views of the Matterhorn and glacier.
N 1936 Verbier VS. Map p202 B4. § (027) 771 65 15. N 3961 Zinal VS. Map p202 C4. § (027) 475 31 65.
` (027) 771 14 88. $ golfotel@axiom.ch ` (027) 475 49 82. $ besso@netplus.ch 0 b,l,d.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 30. [[[ Rooms 10. [[
WEISSENBURG ZURICH
Alte Post Set by the river, this characterful inn Helmhaus Family-run small hotel in peaceful
has open fires and wood-panelled bedrooms. position near business district. Friendly welcome,
Popular with skiers and canoeists. Good food. relaxed atmosphere, good breakfasts.
N 3764 Weissenburg Dorf BE. Map p202 B3. N 8001 Zurich, Schifflände 30 ZH. Map p203 D2. § (01)
§ (033) 783 15 15. ` (033) 783 15 78. 0 b,l,d. 251 88 10. ` (01) 251 04 30. $ hotel@helmhaus.ch
Rooms 10. [[ 0 b. Rooms 24. [[[
For key to symbols see backflap. For price categories see p201

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