Switzerland At Its Best
Switzerland — a pristine country of lakes, mountains, and fascinating history has been a favourite among the world’s travellers, who come to this country to taste the culture and beauty of the European Alps. In Switzerland’s rankings of the most popular cities, there are Geneva, Zurich, and Lucerne, where guests can afford luxury, historical excursions and rest. The Mandarin Oriental hotels in these cities offer not only visually enchanting rooms but also the essence of luxury andcomfort which define the geography of Switzerland. Here is the story about these cities, their Mandarin Oriental hotels, and why each of them provides a Swiss experience per excellence.
Geneva: A Lakeside Haven of Luxury and Culture
In many ways, the city of Geneva is geographically situated between two of the great mountain ranges of the world — the Alps and the Jura mountains — and brings a rather elegant blend of global sophistication and raw nature. Popular for history and international relations, Geneva has it all including luxury, culture, and beautiful Lake Geneva.
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva: A Gem on the Rhône River
Mandarin Oriental, Geneva, is situated on the Victoria-Quai along the Rhône River with approximately of the financial centre and walking distance to the famous shopping area Rue du Rhône. The hotel comprises 178 rooms and suites with contemporary design solutions, referring to the nature of Switzerland. Some have direct views of the Rhône, the mountains or the old town of Geneva; many more are just next door.
Additional luxury at this hotel features separate large bedrooms or connecting rooms with separate smaller rooms — ideal for families; each suite has marble clad bathrooms with products from Diptyque. Royal Terrace Suites are 245 sqm, with large terraces facing the river, making the area calm and refined for those wishing to be left alone, enjoying a beautiful view.
Dining and Entertainment
As you will soon see, Mandarin Oriental, Geneva is a place of food and drink in its own right, whatever option takes your fancy. SACHI is a traditional and modern Japanese cuisine restaurant being operated by Chef Mitsuru Tsukada which serves an omakase counter where customers are served various dishes selected by the chef and have fresh foods during every season. Le Bistrot du Rhône, the modern French brasserie, is great for taking a relaxing yet sophisticated dinner, and MO Bar & Lounge provides a comfortable cocktail bar with Mo mixology and bites. You can savour cocktails inspired from Asia and Europe at MO Bar accompanied by fresh ingredients that are available according to seasons, to awaken your palate.
Experiences in Geneva
By now, Geneva is all about luxury and an array of leisure establishments. Apart from the luxurious purchase area of watches and expensive jewellery, tourists can attend extraordinary classes, for example, making a watch where people can learn the Swiss precision that has made this country known worldwide. Gourmands can take a “Chocolate initiation course” at La Bonbonnière Chocolaterie discovering the processes of Swiss Chocolate making. The tour on an antique steamboat across Lake Geneva is one of the most scenic tourist activities since the region has lovely towns by the lake and vineyards. Savour tasty fish caught in the lake and get surprised to see the Alps in the backdrop; add an offshore beach break in the warmer months, as it only augments the luxury quotient.
Sustainability at Mandarin Oriental, Geneva
No other luxury hotel speaks for sustainability better than Mandarin Oriental, Geneva. New energy from the deep well water of Lake Geneva is used by the hotel cooling system and single-use plastics are gone. From the supply of local food to the collaboration of GeniLac® network for power conservation, the hotel is the best example of the commitment of the group to the eco-sensitive luxury services required by the green conscious tourists.
Zurich: The Heart of Swiss Style, Art, and History
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland packed with Swiss traditional feel and asphalted modernity. As a city with a rich history of architecture and art, fine dining and fashion, good galleries, and vibrant after dark scene, Zurich provides a perfect insight into Swiss urban experience.
Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich: Modern Elegance in a Historic Icon
Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich is situated at Paradeplatz, a famous commercial and cultural address area of Zurich. The hotel was established in 1838 and after a fire that ejected it in the 1980s, it underwent renovation to its glory accompanied by a touch of new building. Many of the 80 rooms and suites boast balconies or terraces and feature glimpses of Zurich’s old town and city highlights. Each room is by Tristan Auer, who has designed custom furniture and decor for each room and commissioned artwork from Zurich’s artist community.
Dining and Entertainment
The Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich focuses on four unique food options making it a food lover’s paradise. As an Italian restaurant which was managed by the Michelin starred chef Antonio Guida itis possible to enjoy the Italian dishes with a modern twist. The elegant Savoy Brasserie & Bar provides continental dining with an option of French influenced / reminiscent dishes as well as traditional Swiss food. For beautiful looking the 1838 rooftop bar, which offers seasonal cocktails, Mediterranean food, and an atmospheric place to relax while hullabaloo the view of Zurich and Lake Zurich.
Experiences in Zurich
This city has a rich cultural and shopping life. The well-preserved district of medieval architecture, narrow streets, and homelike coffee shops can give the tourists a glimpse of the city’s history. Tourists interested in art should go to Kunsthaus Zürich, as this museum contains some greatest pieces of art by masters such as Giacometti and Monet. Central Zurich’s Bahnhofstrasse will likewise be victual to luxury Shipways ends extravert for the highest quality Swiss watches from mblematical Swiss watchmakers, fashion, and jewellers. You can add a private walking tour of Zurich that gives you better comprehension of Zurich and its background and tradition. Visitors can also have fun by participating in a cocktail mixing session or a visit around the art gallery with tour guides making visitors understand more about the Zurich artworks and class. To complement the golden sand, Lake Zurich is found a few minutes away from the hotel where guests can take relaxing nature walks, get to enjoy a delicious meal by the Lake or even hire a boat during your summer vacation.
History and Heritage at Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich
From its start, the hotel has welcomed all sorts of guests such as musicians, diplomats and artists who opted for a stay at this hotel out of their love for its polite sophistication. Nowadays the hotel known as Mandarin Oriental Savoy Zurich proudly represents its history while providing the guests with a combination of classic design and innovative facilities; that is why it is an excellent place for travellers who like historic buildings but also want to feel Swiss comfort.
Lucerne: Alpine Serenity and Mediterranean Elegance
Switzerland is a spectacular country to visit and Lucerne gives the tourists a quite charming medieval alpine feel. Possessing picturesque views of lakes, charming old town, skiing resort nearby — Lucerne as a luxurious and leisure vacation.
Mandarin Oriental Palace, Luzern: Lakeside Elegance with a Historic Touch
Located on the brilliant shore of Lake Lucerne, The Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern is a relic from the Belle Époque epoch that was renovated and has now 136 guest-rooms and suites of which majority boast of terraces with stunning vistas of the lake & the mountains. Lots of references to the building’s Mediterranean beginnings are evident against the backdrop of Belle Époque and modernity that is the reason why the hotel is a perfect luxurious place for having a great time.
Dining and Entertainment
The dining possibilities of Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern are very special ones, Michelin star Chef Gilad Peled. Colonnade is a classy French restaurant, which serves Mouthwatering Seasonal Produce from local producers while Mozern Bar & Brasserie has a lively Mediterranean brasserie feel with a terrace overlooking the lake. Minamo is an eight seat Japanese restaurant which wants to give prestige to the Omakase-style desserts. Quai 10 also offers Mediterranean food and is afavourite spot for outdoor diners because of its view of the lake, which is great for a dinner or cocktails.
Experiences in Lucerne
Lucerne is rich in providing the necessary balance between picturesque views and history. Morning swim in the serene waters of Lake Lucerne backed by the Alps could really help you begin your day in the right spirit. Two places best known in the entirety of Lucerne include the Kapellbrücke or Chapel Bridge, and the Lion Monument. If that sounds exciting, then the visitor can take a tour on the steepest cogwheel railway in Mount Pilatus where after can hike and get to view various parts of the region. There are many other villages near the coast of the lake, where tourists can enjoy the unexpected atmosphere of rural Switzerland. The boat tour on Lake Lucerne gives the fantastic opportunity to watch the enchanting beauty of Switzerland’s Alpenland peasants’ dwellings and the territories close to the water. The Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern also caters Facials and a variety of Spa treatments at the SPA Bellefontaine that features Swiss fusion and elements of Far East the SPA Bellefontaine also has a wide ranging treatments and services featured with beautiful view of the lake and mountains.
Art and Heritage at Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern
The hotel Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern just got updated and now it is creating a Belle Époque atmosphere again. The concept of art, the interiors and architecture of the hotel respect the history of the place and contain professional art collections that refer to the natural landscapes of Switzerland and monumental elements of building and décor. The mix of charming European feel and innovative comfort services gives travellers not just a quiet and stately vacation experience with historic appeal but a truly luxurious one.
Not only are the Mandarin Oriental hotels in Geneva, Zurich and Lucerne exquisite places to reside when visiting Switzerland, they are the key to unlocking an experience of culture, landscape and sustainability. Every city has its own vibe, from the elegant lake-side setting leading to Geneva, through the city-based allure of Zurich to the serene alpine scenery of Lucerne.
Being Mandarin Oriental’s guests, they can experience rich and diverse services: exquisite accommodation, exquisite dining, and observance of environmental projects in each property, as well as the most advantageous offers in visiting the main sites of each city. From watch-making and chocolates of Geneva city to art and historical buildings of Zurich to the mountains of Lucerne and the serene lake city conference there is no way you would forget your tour. For those that are searching for traditional Swiss luxury and comfort but infused by the modern perspective of Mandarin Oriental — our hotels are perfect in every aspect of Switzerland’s grace and appeal. Begin here a vacation as fulfilling as it is restful, and allow Mandarin Oriental to present to you — the colours, the glamour and history of Switzerland.
Useful links: geneve.com ; zuerich.com ; luzern.com ; pilatus.ch
Photos: Courtesy of The Mandarin Oriental Hotels
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