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The Luxury Hotel Insider: Exclusive luxury hotel deals, features and special rates from the luxury hotel experts at Five Star Alliance.
Named one of Tripbase's Best Luxury Travel Blogs for 2011, below are Five Star Alliance's newest articles featuring exclusive information on luxury hotels worldwide including special offers and deals at the world's best hotels.

| By: Rachael Weir

Featuring breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps, the Corner Suites at the Gstaad Palace Hotel provide a luxurious alpine setting during the winter ski season and the summer months. Recently renovated, the suites have 90 square meters of space, including a bedroom with a king size bed, lounge area, and a dining room. Read more below the photo. 

Corner Suite at Gstaad Palace Hotel

For relaxation, each suite has a private balcony, and bathrooms feature steam baths. There are walk-in wardrobes and all Corner Suites can be connected to Deluxe Junior Suites. Continue reading below the photo.

Gstaad Palace Hotel

The Gstaad Palace Hotel is a legendary hotel in the heart of the Swiss Alps offering one-of-a-kind views. A favorite of national and international guests since opening in 1913, the hotel has been family owned for three generations. From elegant dinners to casual get togethers, the hotel has an array of dining options including Le Grill, and La Fromagerie serving Swiss specialties. Read more below the photo of Le Grill Restaurant.

Le Grill Restaurant at Gstaad Palace

FIVE STAR ALLIANCE PERK: Reservations booked under the "5 Star Signature Package" rate will also include daily dinner at Le Grand Restaurant (up to CHF110 per person) or CHF50 credit at all other restaurants and a CHF100 spa voucher per stay for spa services.

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| By: Rachael Weir

Taking Alpine luxury to a new level, the Panorama Suite at The Alpina Gstaad is a 400-square-meter duplex apartment. Occupying two floors, the suite has three bedrooms and one-of-a-kind Swiss Alps views to the north and to the south. Centered around a main living room with a grand fireplace, the residential-style retreat opens onto a large terrace. On the other side of the lounge, a hidden kitchen provides an ideal place for guests to create in-suite cuisine. Read more below the photo.

Panorama Suite at The Alpina Gstaad

The master bedroom has a private retreat with its own fireplace, walk-in dressing area, and private balcony. Plus, an ultra-luxe bathroom with marble-clad walls, mirror with built-in TV screen, shower with oversized shower head, and a separate free-standing soaking tub. Continue reading below the photo.

Panorama Suite at The Alpina Gstaad

Reachable via a grand staircase, the top floor of the Panorama Suite is bathed in natural light from the skylights that frame the mountain peaks. There's another fireplace, a bedroom with classic timberwork and a veranda, as well as a private spa, Jacuzzi, fitness, and massage area. Learn more about the hotel below.

Panorama Suite at The Alpina Gstaad

The Alpina Gstaad is a boutique hotel combining Swiss tradition with a fresh interpretation of Alpine chic. Focused on refined luxury, the hotel offers a Six Senses Spa and Michelin Star dining at Sommet & the MEGU Restaurant. 

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| By: Rachael Weir

Featuring one-of-a-kind views of Lake Geneva, the Bellevue Suite at Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva provides guests with a private haven to enjoy the scenery of one of the world's iconic cities. Furnished in understated elegance, the suite includes personal butler service, a VIP champagne welcome, fresh flower bouquet, basket of fruits and mineral water, a selection of homemade mignardises, and evening canapes with cognac and porto. Continue reading below the photo of the Bellevue Suite. 

Bedroom of the Bellevue Suite at Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva

There's a private balcony for guests to relax, as well as two bathrooms within the suite, one with a bath and the other with a hammam and Italian shower. Deluxe sizes of Penhaligon's toiletries are provided, as well as a selection of international soaps, plus bathrobes and slippers. For technology, there's an LED TV with 50 satellite channels, AT&T direct access facility, a Logitech iPod docking station with an integrated digital clock, and a DVD player is available upon request. Read more below the photo of the Bellevue Suite's living room. 

Bellevue Suite at Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva

The Hotel d'Angleterre Geneva is a historic boutique hotel poised on the edge of the lake. Combining British charm with Swiss hospitality, the Red Carnation Collection hotel offers the Windows Restaurant with a gastronomic experience and views of Mont Blanc. Traditional British Afternoon Tea is served in the Observatory, and the Leopard Bar has live music and cocktails.

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| By: Rachael Weir

Featuring panoramic views of the Bernese Alps, Bellevue Palace Hotel is the offical guesthouse of the Swiss goverment. As a place of living history for 150 years, the historic luxury hotel is a popular meeting place in Bern, and has welcomed diplomats, politicians, and celebrities for generations. The iconic property is a Berne institution, and features classic guest rooms and suites with antique furniture, stucco ceilings, and views of the Alps, along with balconies or sloping ceilings in select suites. Continue reading below the photo. 

Suite at Bellevue Palace Hotel

Within the regal palace there's a variety of dining and lounge options, such as VUE with traditional Swiss elegance and gourmet cuisine. There's also the legendary Bellevue Bar known as a destination for sophisticated snacks and chic cocktails. Plus, Le Fumoir with an extensive cigar menu, and Bellevue Terrasse with one-of-a-kind views. Read more below the photo. 

Dining at Bellevue Palace Hotel

Five Star Alliance Perk: All guests booking through Five Star Alliance receive a complimentary fruit and chocolate welcome amenity and $100 USD food and beverage credit. Also, based on availability at time of check-in, a room upgrade, early check-in, and late check-out. 

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| By: Rachael Weir
Nestled amongst its own park overlooking the lake, the Baur au Lac is a historic hotel steeped in 170 years of tradition, enhanced with modern styling and state-of-the-art technical amenities. Luxurious guest rooms have modern styling, and marble bathrooms have heated floors and high end amenities. Learn more below the image. 

Exterior view of Baur au Lac Zurich

Showcasing the finest of Swiss traditions, the hotel's on-site 1844 Chocolat offers exclusive Swiss chocolate creations using a selection of handpicked cocoa varieties. A short stroll from the Paradeplatz financial district and the celebrated shopping street of the Bahnhofstrasse, the elegant property is close to Zurich's landmark destinations, yet removed enough to offer an upscale retreat with views of the Alps. Continue reading below the photo.

Dining at Baur au Lac Zurich

The hotel's Le Hall offers a celebrated traditional afternoon tea from October to April, and the Christmas season is particularly festive with a Christmas Tree Lighting celebration, Chalet au Lac with fire tongs punch and mulled wine with Swiss dishes, and the New Year's Eve Ball ends with a fireworks display over the lake.

Five Star Alliance Perk: All guests that book the "Best Available Rate" with Five Star Alliance will receive complimentary breakfast for two at Pavillon, $100 food and beverage credit, fruit amenity, and homemade chocolate from 1844 Chocolat.

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| By: Rachael Weir
Known as one of the most luxurious suites in the world, the Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson in Switzerland, has welcomed dignitaries and celebrities from all around the world.

Set on the eighth floor, the magnificent suite occupies the entire top floor of the hotel with 12 luxurious bedrooms. There are two master bedrooms, each with spacious marble bathrooms offering lake-facing jacuzzi tubs, separate showers, steam, and in-mirror TVs. Continue reading below the photos.

Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite Bedroom
Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite Bathroom

The suite features an array of high end amenities geared at the most prestigious travelers, including a Bang & Olufsen BeoVision 4-104 TV screen— one of the world's largest with audio system, Steinway grand piano, and Brunswick billiard. There's also a collection of artwork and private antique books, plus a separate fitness room.

Hotel Royal Wilson Penthouse Suite Living Room

To top it off, there's a panoramic terrace offering breathtaking lake views. Continue reading below the photo.

Hotel President Wilson Royal Penthouse Suite Balcony

There's also maximum security features including bulletproof windows, private lift, reinforced safe, and emergency alarm buttons.

The Hotel President Wilson is a luxury hotel in Geneva, Switzerland set along the Leman lake shore. Steps away from the city's parks and the upscale boutiques along Rue de Rhone, the hotel combines the Genevan lifestyle and fine Swiss heritage. There's Michelin starred cuisine from chef Michel Roth, Spa La Mer, and an outdoor pool with lake views.

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Bellevue Palace offers guests a view of the Bernese Alps with their dinner.

Bellevue Palace

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The view from the Penthouse Balcony Suite at Grand Hotel Quellenhof Bad Ragaz is is of the mountains in Switzerland's Heidiland holiday region.

Grand Hotel Quellenhof Bad Ragaz

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| By: Five Star Alliance

The Rive Gauche Terrasse at Baur au Lac is the most exclusive place in Zurich to while away those hot summer days and lazy, hazy evenings. Refreshing cocktails and ice-cold champagne are served as aperitifs in the decidedly chic lounges. Small snacks and light meals are served till midnight by a friendly, outgoing team. Soak up the distinctly cosmopolitan atmosphere of grandeur and extravagance.

 

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| By: Five Star Alliance

Direct on the shores of Lake Lucerne next to the jetty is Park Hotel Vitznau's nostalgic pavilion with its lake terrace. Spend a while here, sampling sweet and savoury delicacies, listen to the gentle splashing of the bronze Bull & Bear fountain and enjoy stunning views of the Alps.

Park Hotel Vitznau

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