Author Archives: David

Kulm Hotel

For more than 160 years, the Kulm Hotel has helped define winter travel in St. Moritz, attracting generations of jet-setters and VIPs with its proximity to snowy activities like skiing and tobogganing. Whether you visit in winter or summer, save time for the spa—a pioneer of the Swiss wellness scene. The 21,500-square-foot space focuses on […]

Tschuggen Grand

Starchitect Mario Botta didn’t want the 54,000-square-foot Tschuggen Bergoase spa to disrupt the lush mountain landscape above the town of Arosa. So, he hid it underground, making its striking, sculptural skylights the only perceptible structures among the forested hillsides. Inside, however, is a wellness wonderland, with 12 treatment rooms, a gym with Techogym and Kinesis […]

Park Hotel Vitznau

Don’t let the Park Hotel Vitznau’s 100-year-old, castle-like exterior fool you: Inside lies a sleek and modern haven with a Michelin-starred restaurant, unique themed suites, and James Bond–level technology. You’ll certainly feel as if you’re in a Bond film when swimming in the spa’s heated infinity pool, which juts out toward the Rigi mountains high […]

Dolder Grand

With its lush hilltop setting overlooking Zurich, museum-quality art collection, and striking design by London-based Foster + Partners, it’s clear the iconic Dolder Grand holds aesthetics in high regard. You’ll find further proof in the award-winning spa—a 43,000-square-foot oasis with a sleek central pool, outdoor hydrotherapy and relaxation nooks, and a spa library and café […]