This article first appeared in TRAVEL IDEAS MAGAZINE
Autumn 2008

Switzerland's Historic Hotels

Jaded business travellers are fond of complaining that, inside and out, one hotel is just the same as another. Indeed, although accommodation is an important consideration for most people when they’re planning a holiday, once they’ve decided on a destination and a budget, the only criteria they apply are a clean, comfortable room (a hearty breakfast is a bonus) and a not-too-inconvenient location.

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Herrenschwanden, September 2005

www.swiss-historic-hotels.com

A new organisation for historic hotels, guest houses and restaurants

In Switzerland starting early 2004, several historic hotels have come together under the trade name „Swiss Historic Hotels“, in a marketing venture. The mission of the founders of „Swiss Historic Hotels“ is to profile authentic historic hotels, guest houses and restaurantsof various ages and categories as cultural heritage, to put them under the spotlight and to give them an emotional revival.

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