Location: Zermatt, Switzerland
Classification: 4 star superior hotel
Official website: hotelpost.ch

Unique Hotel Post is one of a kind hotel in the middle of Zermatt! This four star superior hotel has been in town since 1875 and is one the best hotels in town! There are places that have a special magic, places that bring us so close to nature that we feel as if we were part of it. The mountain lodge style hotel made an impressive impression on me, let me tell you why…

First of all, you can’t beat the location! Zermatt is a gorgeous town with stunning views over the world famous Matterhorn. With sweeping views of magnificent mountain peaks, Unique Post Hotel takes advantage of its prime location! Although the hotel was built many years ago, today it is a trendy yet cozy place where it is fun to hang out. The lobby area with wooden touches gives a good first impression! It is a great place for meeting new friends, for exchanging ideas, warming up, etc. A cozy fire crackles in the stove and I loved the lovely corners and nice furniture. We were welcomed with a smile and our keys were handed in just seconds.

With 29 rooms, Unique Hotel Post is a pretty small hotel which is why they could offer a very personalized service. This is why Unique Post Hotel gets so many good ratings. Every staff member I met was friendly and everybody seemed to be enjoying working here.

The Matterhorn Suite we stayed in blew me away! The suite looked recently furnished in bright wood and feature nice materials and warm colors. Featuring two floors, it is the most gorgeous room I could have wished for. The private rooftop terrace offering the most amazing Matterhorn views is the best! It offers a 360° view over Zermatt… I couldn’t believe my eyes when I entered the terrace!! Other facilities I appreciated were the Nespresso coffee machine, high quality bathrobes and slippers. I did visit other rooms as well and must say they all looked very comfortable!

Our luxuriously appointed bathroom featured a nice walk-in shower, an oversized jacuzzi, double sinks and a separate toilet. After spending a full day in the mountains, spending some time in the jacuzzi was a treat.

After a day in the mountains, the SPA at Unique Hotel Post is the place to be. Although not too large, it does offer an amazing (large!) jaccuzi, a traditional Finnish sauna and a steam room. I could have spent hours here without getting bored. The place is so peaceful and quiet! I must highlight the most comfortable loungers.

Although Unique Hotel Post is a quite small hotel with 29 rooms, it does has 4 restaurants ranging from casual to more formal dining. The Factory is a wooden style pizzeria offering great pizzas and pasta. Pöstli Stübli is a traditional Swiss restaurant offering local dishes. If you like fondue or raclette in an authentic and unique atmosphere, this is your place! P.O.S.T is a more casual dining option if you’re looking for a small bite with a nice beer. I loved the terrace of this place with cozy lounges and a fire place. Excellent burgers, sandwiches, tasty hot dogs, soups and salads can be found at the Brown Cow: a pub where it is great to hang out and meet up with family and friends.

The first night, we had dinner at The Factory. This place is beautiful and gives you this truly Swiss feeling with all the wood. I highly recommend the veal steak accompanied with ligurian vegetables, herbs and grana padano. It was just delicious… As was my starter – a wonderful tomato soup with basil and cream and the yummie dessert – a banana split! Oh, and do order one of their signature cocktails! You won’t regret!

As we had such an amazing rooftop terrace, we ordered room service from the Brown Cow Pub and totally enjoyed our dinner on the terrace. The chicken burger with Swiss Cheese was heavenly, especially with those surrounding views. Truly unique and unforgettable!

Unique Hotel Post is a great hotel with an excellent location, offering top notch service and a wide range of facilities! I felt home here… Definitely one of my favorite places in Zermatt!

Location: Crans-Montana, Switzerland
Classification: 5 star hotel
Official website: cransambassador.ch/en

Located in the fancy town of Crans Montana, Crans Ambassador is a top notch five star hotel with fairytale surroundings. This prestigious hotel has an excellent reputation and I can only say that it definitely deserves its fantastic ratings. Crans Ambassador recently underwent a complete make over and opened back its doors in December 2013. Every single aspect in this hotel has been developed with attention to detail. It is all about “well-being” here and I can only say that we loved every single second of our stay here.

Crans Ambassador is designed in a luxurious contemporary mountain style. This is the kind of hotel where a surprise is waiting for you behind every corner. The comfortable seating areas all over the hotel are excellent for meet up with family and friends. It all felt ‘right’ from the moment I stepped in to Crans Ambassador to the moment I checked out.

Lobby area is just gorgeous and decorated in luxurious way. Front desk staff was ultra friendly and everything we needed to know about the hotel was explained in a very professional (and kind!) way. I couldn’t wait to explore the rooms as soon as I got the key… Note that Crans Ambassador offers different kind of rooms. I stayed in an Alpina Prestige room. At 30m² it had a great size. I immediately fell in love with the large south-facing terrace overlooking the Swiss mountains. What a gorgeous room! It had a very thoughtful floor plan and beautiful furnishings. I appreciated the separate small living area with its comfy couches and other five star amenities such as coffee making facilities and the amazingly designed bathroom with wooden fittings to emphasize the mountain feeling even more. Molton Brown toiletries were a bonus! Trust me, all rooms here are in a class of their own, offering exceptional comfort and tranquility with enough place to ensure complete relaxation!

A must visit while staying at Crans Ambassador, is a visit to their wellness center, Spa Nescens. Spread over 1,300 m² it is HUGE! From the moment you step in, every sensation invites you to unwind. The 17-metre pool is one of a kind and offers surrounding views. This is the place to swim in style with gentle sounds of the water. A luxurious sauna and steam room are available as well. If you are into working out, the nice fitness center is the place for you with high tech equipment. I loved the floor to ceiling windows with panoramic views over the Swiss Alps! Just beautiful!

I totally enjoyed a ‘De-stressing’ massage with gentle pressing motions that are combined with targeted stretchings. It felt so good… this kind of treatment releases accumulated tension (where I’m suffering of) and even improves quality of sleep. The therapist used essential oils and excellent massage techniques to make me feel completely relaxed and energized at the same time. Can’t say enough good things about Spa Nescens! This is a place where time seems to stand still and every moment is devoted to tranquility.

After the treatment I was ready to explore the restaurants at Crans Ambassador. The first night, we totally enjoyed a delicious dinner at La Terrasse. As a starter I ordered the royal sea bream tartar accompanied with passion fruits and crunchy vegetables. What a great start 😊 The pan fried Swiss Black Angus beef Entrecote with a pepper condiment was one of the best I have ever had! This dish came with mashed sweet potatoes, grilled Pak Choi and sweet chili eggplants. Trust me, you will LOVE it as much as I did! And I always keep some space for dessert – the Swiss chocolate soft heart cake was a treat! La Terrasse is a superb restaurant with an excellent menu!

The second night, we had dinner at Le Carnotzet, a typically Swiss restaurant where they serve local dishes such as Cheese fondue and Raclette. I must admit the champagne fondue and raclette with two local cheeses were sooooo yummie! Service was top notch as well! Every request was dealt with in a very kind and professional way! A must-try is the meringues with double cream from Gruyeres and exotic fruits. I loved every single bite and I’m sure you will too.

Breakfast is something to look forward to at Crans Ambassador! Each morning, a delicious breakfast is waiting for you offering fresh ingredients and many healthy options for an excellent start of the day!

Crans Amabassador is a great luxury hotel with the best atmosphere one could wish for! From the moment I stepped in until I checked out, I felt at home here and can’t wait to return! I truly loved every single aspect of this place.