Betsy BlumenthalĪ suite at Claridge's James McDonald Claridge's – Londonįounded in 1812, frequented by Queen Victoria and listed by 1878’s influential Baedeker’s guide as “the first hotel in London,” Claridge’s could easily rest on its storied laurels. From around £631 in summer to around £1,019 in winter.

It’s mountainside glamour at its most extravagant, a palatial fairy tale hidden in the Swiss Alps and surrounded by endless landscapes for hiking, trekking, skiing and even lake swimming in the warmer months. There are 11 restaurants, two bars, the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, a spa, a series of shops and, naturally, plenty of winter sports opportunities. But guests now have more choices to ensure that their stay features all their personal creature comforts. At its core, it’s still the magnificent palace it’s always been, complete with turrets and twisting towers.

The hotel has, for years, been the go-to spot for those looking for a sophisticated Alpine escape (it opened in 1896) and it keeps going from strength to strength. Perched among the clouds at 6,000 feet, Badrutt’s Palace is set against a backdrop of craggy, snow-capped mountains with cascading views of the winding valleys and mirror-like lakes below. There are few places quite as iconic as this grande dame in St Moritz.

Moritz Paul Thuysbaert Badrutt's Palace – Switzerland

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