We loved our stay at hotel de gruyères! Phenomenal location, comfortable and cozy rooms, very…read morefriendly staff, and great restaurant! Not only was our room cozy, but the view was incredible! Looking out to rolling hills, cows, deer, biplanes, and the storybook-like views you can only find in Switzerland is incredible. And the bed was comfortable. You cannot beat the location. Nestled at the entrance to the medieval city, staying here allows you to both easily walk anywhere in the city and park your car in their lot right by your rooms. No lugging your briefcase over cobblestones to get to your hotel in the medieval city, and no driving to get to the medieval city. And you aren't sacrificing any beautiful architecture staying here - it's a great building. The restaurant is so good! We had a lot of fun with the raclette, and the ice cream and meringue dessert was huge but super fun. If I ever came back to Gruyeres, I would definitely stay here again. We had a great time!

We had three lovely experiences at this restaurant during our four night stay in Gruyeres. We left…read moreevery meal noting the great customer service and how lovely the atmosphere was. Note that all menus in Gruyeres are extremely identical so good customer service is a great way to set them apart. During our three visits we tried a variety of wines, Cafe Vienna, the beef broth soup, fondue, raclette, meringue and double cream, liqueur soaked cherries with ice cream and double cream and the salad. One dish that set this eatery apart was their version of the Brazilian pan de queso with gruyere stuffed in the center (perfection!). You'll notice that this restaurant takes over two buildings across the street from one another with patio seating as well as indoor (two levels). We really appreciated that they allowed us to share the one serving size of both the fondue and raclette (ordering two portions is not only too much food but pricey as well).

From the owner: Château du XIIIe siècle Au bord du Lac Léman, entre Evian et Genève, la château de Coudrée vous…read moreassure un séjour enchanteur. 17 chambres de grand standing sont équipées d'un accès wifi, d'un minibar, d'une télévision et d'une salle de bains. Spa, sauna et tennis sont à votre disposition pour un moment de détente. L'hôtel abrite aussi un restaurant gastronomique le François 1er qui saura vous ravir avec sa cuisine française raffinée.

Over 60 years of tradition! The roasted chicken (Poulet à la broche) is outstanding, served with…read moredelicious traditional rösti potatoes, and the service is always excellent and welcoming. Note: the restaurant is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so plan accordingly, and reservations in advance are highly recommended.

Serve chicken or lamb rotisserie style. Nothing fancy but solid and consistent. Difficult to get…read moreto, outside of Genevea

I wish you could give it 6 stars. This is the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. Top of line all…read morethe way around. And the views... Oh my gosh... The views! The check in and check out procedure is so personal. They sit you down and treat you as one on one. Unlike anything I have ever experienced. Upon checkout, they give you a small parting gift too. The dinner was fantastic albeit small portions but 8 courses! The cheese bar is out of this world with 20-30 different cheeses. You can also get cheese to go if you want. As much as you want. They have a neat little cigar bar with Cubans of course. The breakfast buffet in the morning was fantastic with plenty to eat. Oddly, we never got to the spa or pools but we did check them out. Next time... If there is a next time.

Just came back from a stay at Lenkerhof. For sure it was a highlight. A great way to end a long…read morevacation to relax and unwind before heading back home. The town of Lenk is very small but oh so beautiful! Very fortunate the weather was clear and warm compared to the rest of my rainy and grey trip. It is a journey to get to the resort. I was coming from Salzburg which was about an 8hr journey. If you're coming from Zurich it's about 2.5 hrs and if you're coming from Bern it's about 1.5hrs, all by train. Long story short, since I was coming from Salzburg the journey took longer than expected and we didn't check in till about 21.30. We were so tired and hungry when checking in they could sense how exhausted we looked and they called the restaurant to see if they would stay open for us and they said yes! We immediately went to eat and the servers never rushed us and they treated us so well. I was very grateful they stayed open late for us. Tips/Comments: The website, at least for me, was very difficult to get information on what was included in my booking. Friends were the ones who told me about this place and I just mimicked the same packaged they got. So when we arrived I felt like such a cheapo asking if this and that was included b/c i just didn't know. So with the gourmet package dinner AND breakfast is included. Couldn't find a place on site to eat lunch except for in the Sauna they have this vegan broth that provided some substance. Also the contents in your mini fridge are included as well (thank god!). It was the first and only part of our trip where we had free water. Speaking of which, note that most of Europe's drinking water comes from Switzerland so drinking the water from tap is completely ok, even at the airport. When you're at the fancy dinner you can ask for free tap water as well. You also get a city card that lasts the duration of your stay. Highly recommend taking the lifts up to the top (about a 20minute ride) and the views are worth it. If you ever wonder why the town seems empty or quite it's because everyone is on that mountain hiking down. And let's not forget the sulphur pools and sauna. The pool is wonderful and just note that the Sauna's are nude. I get nude is totally an ok thing for Europeans but I'm sorry, my American-ness just couldn't strip down. They do provide a thin towel that I wore to cover up while i was in the sauna, just don't expect anyone else to do the same. Also, don't talk in the saunas. You will get scolded. Last but not least, if you decide to go into town and eat food off site its is VERY expensive. My lunch of a soup, salad, and coke was 38 swiss franks. 0_0

This hotel has everything to host you and your children for unforgettable holidays, either in…read moresummer or winter. Just in front of the lake, the terrasse-restaurant is a great place to enjoy some typical food and wine! The surrounding mountains to bike or hike are awesome. The hotel rooms are clean, spacious, with individual and comfortable beds. The silence and peaceful atmosphere will help you relax. We really recommend this place! The owner is a great guy!

This place has changed over the years but Stefano and his staff always makes it an enjoyable visit.read more

The palace is no longer what it used to be... rude and unprofessional staff, bad management, poor…read morewelcome and the list goes on... It only lives in the memories of its past.

Very nice hotel: completely renovated, lots of wood, cosy furniture, good atmosphere…read more Food in the restauarant is also very good and the village is very quiet and relaxing.

Not a single thing I would change. The service was outstanding. Our waiter was funny, kind, and…read morealways checked in on us. The atmosphere was great and it was an outstanding open space. The decor was beautiful. Most importantly, the food was perfect. I had one of the best beef tartare here and they gave me a generous portion. The cheesecake was amazing. Sweet, tart, and good texture contrast. I would love to come back when I have the chance!

What a wonderful place, right by the bus stop to Chateau de Chillon…read more We had the "plats du jour" of duck with a black cherry sauce and a white fish with croutons and mashed potatoes. The white fish was wonderful, but the potatoes were *heavenly*. Thoroughly doused in butter and perfectly fluffy; I could have eaten more. The duck was moist though a little chewier than expected. It still had a fantastic flavor and the vegetables were to die for. What really knocked the meal out of the park was the dessert. We split a piece of chocolate cake on a lemon cookie crust with raspberries on the side. Just...wow. Sweetness, tartness, texture, this dessert had it all in perfect balance. With reasonable prices (for Switzerland) this is a fantastic place to eat.