Hotel Grand Hotel National, Luzern, Suíça (Luzern, Switzerland)

Originally established in 1870 by Cesar Ritz with his chef Auguste Escoffier, the Grand Hotel National is a luxury five-star superior hotel that combines tradition with comfort making it the perfect venue for business and holidays. Located directly by the Lake of Lucerne, the legendary Grand Hotel National is a member of the elite WORLDHOTELS Deluxe Collection, radiating fin-de-siècle grandeur in every detail.

Its 41 rooms and 12 suites all feature Italian marble floors, silk wallpaper and hand-woven carpets, many offering superb views over the lake to the Swiss Alps. It is within walking distance of the old city and the famous Chapel Bridge, the medieval wooden bridge that crosses the Rheuss, the river of Lucerne. Guests of the Grand Hotel National enjoy views across the lake to the Alps: one can see the famous Rigi, Stanserhorn, and Pilatus mountains. Guests to this legendary hotel have included monarchs and diplomats from all over Europe.