I stayed in this hotel for 3 nights this winter, together with my work team. We had our group…read moreretreat here. Schweitzerhof is located right next to the train station in Engelberg, which makes it a very convenient destination for tourists. Across the street from it there are couple of bars and restaurants, as well as a Mammut sports and rental centre. The rooms are spacious, clean and very nice. The bathroom was also big and quite modern. The staff at the reception was polite and helpful: in the last day they let us use their lobby for many hours (we were a large group, so we were literally taking up all the space in their lobby) and even served us some fruits. Very important to mention is that the food we had at their restaurant was great: not only very tasty, but also attractively arranged on the plate. And they have a separate Cheese room, where they only serve fondue and raclette in a traditional atmosphere. You cannot leave Engelberg without having the traditional fondue pot and that's one of the nicest and well priced places to have it! For the hotel however, be prepared to empty your pockets, as you can easily spend around 200 chf/night. But it's worth pampering / being pampered every once in a while, isn't it? :)

Historical building and more than adequately sized rooms. This hotel is centrally located within…read morewalking distance of old town, new town, and all sights in Lucerne. The buffet breakfast at the pavilion was above average, with a nice selection of local meats, cheeses, fresh juices, homemade breads and even sparkling wine. I can't speak to other meals at the hotel since we dined out for other meals and only spent two days there. Our primary complaint was that the room wasn't available for the early checkin, despite pre-requesting same through virtuoso. When we planned our trip we were unaware that we would be visiting during carnal all, and nothing could have prepared us for the craziness! It was like Mardi Gras on speed, with insane costumes and people of all ages singing, dancing, playing music, eating and drinking in the streets. There as even a party on Saturday night in the lobby, lobby bar, and ballroom of the hotel that went until 4 am. What a blast!!

Before I knew I was staying in an igloo... all I was told was:…read morea) "I booked a night for us up in the mountains... but we're not staying a hotel." b) "Make sure you bring all your WARMEST clothes... and a bikini." HUH? I was surprised with a trip to the Iglu-Dorf in Engelberg! Not knowing exactly what to expect was definitely part of the fun so I won't give it all away in my review, but here are some HIGHLIGHTS: 1) Friendly, knowledgable, helpful guides that are fluent in English and German. 2) HUGE igloo. It's much bigger than it looks from the outside complete with a bar and dining room! 3) Beautifully decorated inside with detailed ice sculptures in every room. Every year the sculptures focus around a different theme; this year's theme was "Comics & Cartoons." Characters from The Lion King, South Park, Snoopy, and many others were all carved in ice. We had the Batman room! 4) Delicious dinner with charcuterie & cheese, mushroom soup, fondue, and prosecco! For dessert we had chocolate cupcakes and coffee gelato! They definitely feed you well. It's very rich and FILLING, but much needed to survive the night. 5) Lovely guided moonlit night-hike around the Lake at Engelberg. They provide the snow shoes and trekking poles (as well as a little nip of Jägermeister half way through!) 6) There is a jacuzzi/hot tub IN the igloo! (So that's what I needed the bikini for...) Take full advantage of this-- it's SO nice after the hour hike in the snow, and it'll really warm you up before you go to bed. 7) TOASTY sleeping bags! Arctic-rated sleeping bags are no joke, and staying the night in the igloo much warmer than I would have ever expected... I would totally recommend it to anyone who's looking for a new experience! It's an exceptional and truly memorable once in a lifetime adventure!

Sleep in an igloo A…read morenight at the Iglu Dorf is definitely a cool experience. There are a few places in Switzerland where they offer the night in the igloo. The one in Engelberg/Trübsee is with 1800m probably one of the lowest places, but with the Titlis mountain right beside it makes a fantastic two day trip and we had plenty of snow. After a small walk the dinner is served, Gerber fondue. I had better, but I didn't expect too much in an igloo. It is the experience that counts. At the bar various drinks can be bought. I don't recommend booking the special candle light dinner, as it is simply just means that you get a table for two alone and a bottle of white wine. Our group was an internationally mix of nice people. Hence mingling is no problem. The guides are very friendly and help to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The igloos are decorated with a different theme each year. I was a bit disappointed that there were no ice scupltures and not a classical ice bar. Maybe they change that next year. A cool thing is the Jacuzzi where you can have a hot bath and see the stars above you, as the igloo is open on the top at the hot tub. There is a heated room where you can get changed, so definitely bring your swimming clothes! The personal igloo room is nicely decorated and illuminated with LEDs. The bed is lined with fur and has a special sleeping bag. With a normal pyjama you will heat up the air and not freeze. The igloo is constant at around 0 degree, and I definitely did not feel cold during the night. We had a room with it's own WC. Else you may have to walk 40m to get to the public toilette during the night ;-) The breakfast is served early in the morning at the Alpstübli restaurant, which is a 10min walk from the igloo. All in all a very special experience, I definitely would do it again.

This is a charming & cozy hotel located at the edge of town, possibly a 25min walk from the train…read morestation. It is great for families, for the have play areas for children and the breakfast buffet is excellent with fresh eggs cooked to your favor. Francisca, the owner, is so attentive and really puts in so much time and effort to make sure all her guests and satisfied. There is a daily cleaning service, a bar with snacks and non/alcoholic beverages, a parking garage, outside patio & picnic area and wifi. The BEST part for me was the view from my window and the feeling of being nestled in the majestic mountains. Waking up to cowbells is so refreshing... A perfect place to stay. :-) Loved it, you will, too!

When in the area perfect place for fondue! Only challenge for me if you want cheese fondue it only…read morecomes with bread The meat fondue includes all of the meat and accompaniments just no Cheese! Had the cheese very good!

This restaurant was recommended by a local for Swiss food. It was nearly empty when we arrived. The…read moredecor inside is like a cabin with a homey feel. I tried the Geschnetzeltes Kalbfleische (Engelberger Art) - basically, veal, rosti in cream sauce with mushrooms herbs, apple, herbal schnapps, and walnuts. Our server named it as one of the four specialty dishes.. I devoured this. Another dish our server recommended incorporated some kind of cheese from Schaukäserei Kloster Engelberg, which is a must-go if you are in the area! The cheese was just phenomenal. Beware of the water! It was refreshing, but each bottle was $9 USD equivalent... so we were charged $18 for two bottles. Good service... except the server actually stood there and informed to us that the tip % was not included. He stood there watching us add tip. Awkward right?

We stayed at Hotel Waldegg when visiting the tourist village of Lucerne and to take the trek up to…read morethe nearby Mt. Titlis. This hotel is dated, but rest assured, it is very clean. I think a good word to sum up this hotel is "retro". My favorite part was probably the retro elevator. It was literally an elevator probably dating back to the 1940's or '50s. The elevator didn't have doors, and you had to close the outer door by hand. My wife thought it was absolutely adorable. The door locks were also pretty low-tech too--no key cards, just a very large and heavy key (to my dismay). The room was very clean, but with torn carpet and an old CRT television. My favorite part of the hotel had to be the amazing view of the mountains from our balcony, and the crisp mountain air. There was no air conditioning inside the hotel room at all. But with all the comfortable temperatures, it really wasn't needed. The breakfast was VERY generic--yogurt, cereal, bread, juice....The usual. But as I came to figure out, all European breakfasts seem to always have the same items. Overall, a typical mountain top lodge, but still clean and comfortable.