With spectacular panoramic views over the historic city of Lucerne, the Vierwaldstätter lake and the mountains, the Gütsch is known far and wide as one of the most beautiful locations for any hotel anywhere. A hotel has stood on the site for over 100 years. Built in 1888 by the architect Emil Vogt as a private residence with connecting hotel and restaurant facilities. The architecture was inspired by the Bavarian castle Neuschwanstein as Vogt sought to create a true fairytale Belle-Epoque palace. Today, the Château Gütsch has been reimagined to honor its rich history and important standing in the history of Lucerne. Our grand public spaces have been brought back to their original scale with very careful attention paid to the historic decorative details including the plaster work, wood carving, fine parquet flooring and paneling.
Martyn Lawrence Bullard has designed these spaces with historic integrity in mind, while adding modern day amenities and elements of luxury usually found only in Europe's grandest 5 star hotels. The decoration and attention to historic detail once again reinstates the Château as the jewel-in-the-crown of Swiss landmarks and provides a testament to the people who have graced its halls over the last 130 years, including international dignitaries, royalty, entertainment celebrities and most importantly the unswerving support of the inhabitants of Lucerne.
ROOMS: Each of Château Gütsch’s 27 rooms and suites have been designed to offer guests a genuinely original experience. No two rooms are the same, with décor rooted in a blend of traditional Swiss colors and patterns; each one has some element of surprise from cozy window bays to beamed ceilings and Victorian plasterwork. Beautiful upholstered canopy beds alternate with antique four-poster beds and French Louis XVI carved sleigh beds, dressed in fine linens and accessories. Most of our rooms offer spectacular views of Lucerne, the lake and the mountains or have generous balconies and living areas. Each room has a fine Carrara marble bathroom. As every room is different, our reception team will be happy to make a recommendation to ensure that your tastes and needs are perfectly met.
FOOD & DRINK: With panoramic views of the city, mountains and lake, our restaurant has been a destination for residents and visitors alike for over 120 years. With our commitment to outstanding, traditional cuisine and seating on a large outdoor terrace overlooking the city, the Gutsch restaurant offers the most spectacular dining experience in Lucerne. The Gütsch Bar: An intimate and sophisticated space, our bar is decorated first to maximise the breathtaking views over the city of Lucerne and the Great Lake, and second to pay homage to the magnificent collection of portraits from the chateau Gutsch archives. This whimsical collection of paintings include works from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries which are hung against a decorative scheme of orientalist Ikat painted walls, imperial green velvets, Prussian blue leather and handsome furnishings, all reflected under a gold leaf ceiling.
LOCATION: On the hill overlooking Lucerne.
Highlights:
Epic Europe is a luxury experiential adventure travel operator based in the Swiss Alps.
Epic Europe specializes in private bespoke itineraries for small groups. Experiencing the best of each region, from interacting with the local people and enjoying authentic regional food and wine, as well as time-honored traditions and festivals, to recreating in the alpine landscape, and truly understanding why the Alps are the birthplace of adventure travel. From custom ski, hiking, or cycling trips to building in city tours, cultural itineraries, or gastronomic discovery, these award-winning, multi-dimensional trips are tailored to our clients' wishes every time, and are not packaged tours. From Switzerland, Italy, and France's Alps, to world-class cultural cities and larger towns, Epic Europe can design a tailored adventure that fulfills your every need.
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