With "the majestic Matterhorn right there," this oversize 1870s lodge and longtime Alpinist mecca has homey rooms with murals, pine paneling, and blue and red accents. Restaurant Lusi, named for a traditional hiking lantern, serves Mediterranean fare in the fresh air and by candlelight. The Alpine spa's collection of options includes an ice grotto. With gasoline cars banned, the town's only transportation is electric cars and horse-drawn carriages.
(84 rooms)
Also featured on the: Gold List for 2005, Gold List for 2006, Gold List for 2007, Gold List for 2008, Gold List for 2009, Gold List for 2011