Rigi

The welcome at this family run hotel is from the heart. All the staff appear part of this family and guests equally become valued and feel at home. The hotel has two parts, the original hotel with Art Deco bar and restaurants and the newer wing with superior spacious rooms and mostly with a balcony. Between the two is a fabulous garden terrace open in the spring to autumn and ideal for an afternoon coffee, lunch and evening meal. In addition there is a further dining experience, when weather allows, in the garden of the adjacent church garden. It is extremely popular and no wonder it is a glorious spot. Wherever you are and what ever you do, you can expect amazing service. This a three star hotel but you can rely on a 5 star welcome. The restaurant experience is outstanding as is the food (way above 3 star). I actually chose to eat the four course evening menu every day of my stay and I was never disappointed. The a la carte menu is stunning though! The rooms very clean and cosy. I stayed in the original hotel. The great thing also is that the hotel is situated in Vitznau, a charming village with an absolutely stunning location by what must be the most beautiful lake in Switzerland, well I have seen a few and to be honest any journey in Switzerland is stunning. The journey is just as enjoyable as the destination. From the lake one can take fabulous journeys on paddle steamers and motor ships to so many locations, Luzern, Brunnen, Weggis, are always worth a day or two. Or make it a full day on the lake or do round trips incorporating the many nearby mountains. There is so much to do. The hotel is a two minute walk from the boat station, walking past the mountain railway station to Mount Rigi, rightly named the Queen of the Mountains. A day or a week can easily be spent just hiking around, visiting the spa or taking the train down the other side or the cable car to Weggis. We all know that Switzerland is not the cheapest of destinations but the charming hosts at the hotel reception eagerly support the traveller in finding the best value, knowing everything you could possibly need to know. The Tell Pass is a must. It is for 2, 3, 5 or 10 days. Once you have it, EVERY form of transport in Central Switzerland is FREE! Don't rule out the busses either. They are extremely reliable and run every half hour in either direction along the lake. I have been here before, but I wanted to share another review, because it was confirmed yet again, that if one is looking for an ideal location for exploring central Switzerland, with all manner of possibilities in all weathers, with good value this is the hotel to consider. Plus I met so many people who, like me, return again and again. That in itself confirms what a gem this hotel is.