Herzog & de Meuron spared no attention to detail in its overhaul of this medieval manor. Spot the LED lamps designed to evoke the original chandeliers and 17th-century etchings transferred to wallpaper, before exploring the art scene in the surrounding neighbourhood.

Lit by shimmering beer-bottle chandeliers, the B2 Boutique Hotel's library is a meeting place for Zurich's creative movers and shakers. Pull up a Diesel armchair in front of the log fire, peruse the rare wines list, and plot the next chapter of your Swiss escape.

Bought by watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet in 2003 and reconstructed in 2016 to meet the highest standards of eco-responsible tourism (following a public auction of its furniture), this makes a great base year-round for Vallée de Joux expeditions.

Set within a historically protected former cheese house in Thun, this urbane bolthole features a moody, five-colour palette complemented by high-quality natural materials including 120-year-old oak beams, tactile fabrics and Jensen beds.

Riffing on Switzerland's traditional "berghotels" with its clutch of minimalist huntsman's lodges, plus 54 rooms and suites, Cervo positions itself as the gateway to the mystical mountain world. Expect outdoor pursuits aplenty, and a robust après offering.

One of the many charms of this intimate, 12-key property in the village of Vico Morcote is that it has its own 172-hectare vineyard. Wild thyme and olive trees backdropped by the snowy peaks of the Alps make for spectacular strolls around the terroir.

Fusing home-from home comfort with avant-garde Swiss design, this smart hotel honours Grindelwald's ice-harvesting history in myriad thoughtful ways, from the mountain patterns woven on bedspreads to the traditional alpine dishes served in its restaurant.

Sitting at the foot of the Dents-du-Midi mountain range, like something from a Tolkienesque fever dream, Whitepod's luxe eco-pods offer easy access to the hotel's own ski slopes, comprised of 7km of red and blue runs, snowshoeing trails and a sauna.

A serene, family-run haven redesigned by Annie Zéau in 2021, Hôtel Bristol Genève is known for its exceptional service and standout spa, where guests can unwind in its hammam steam bath, Jacuzzi, Finnish sauna and organic sauna infused with plant aromas.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard-designed interiors peppered with quirky flourishes and Med-leaning cuisine by Lucovico de Vivo - ex-Noma - await at this beguiling eyrie. Outside, two inclined elevators connect the Gütsch to Lake Lucerne in just 90 seconds.