I mean, not all of them, obviously, but the ones we stayed in on our recent trip.
The Hotel, Lucerne
Overall: A very nice hotel, located in a quiet street across from a park but very close to everything.
The room: Small for a suite but not tiny. Interesting ceiling with a still from a Fellini movie on it.
The service: Excellent. Staff were lovely and always helpful.
The airconditioning: Not that good. Struggled with the great European Heatwave of 2015.
The best thing: The breakfast was exceptional. Restaurant and bar staff were a delight.
Would I stay there again: Yes.
Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel, Interlaken
Overall: Amazing hotel in an amazing location.
The room: Lovely. Decent size and a very big bathroom.
The service: Could not be faulted. Everyone was excellent.
The airconditioning: Not fantastic as it turned off overnight. Not that helpful during the great European Heatwave of 2015.
The best thing: Hard to pick one thing. If you are looking for old world glamour without the stuffiness, the Victoria Jungfrau is pretty hard to beat.
Would I stay there again: In a heartbeat.
Royal Plaza, Montreux
Overall: May have once been a five star hotel but isn't any more. The food in the restaurant was very good.
The room: Spacious but decor not updated for a long time.
The service: Let's just say it's on the French side of Switzerland and leave it at that, shall we?
The airconditioning: Exceptional. And thank goodness as it was about 34C every day.
The best thing: Location right on the lake was quite good. Automated shade sails that extended over the balcony every day at just the right time were clever and useful.
Would I stay there again: Unlikely.
The Omnia, Zermatt
Overall: You would have to search very hard for a better hotel anywhere in Switzerland. From the secret tunnel entrance, to the terrace bar looking up at the Matterhorn, this place is wonderful.
The room: Gorgeous. Blonde woods and white walls, two bathrooms, very spacious. Just about my favourite from the whole trip.
The service: Faultless. Every single staff member was wonderful. The restaurant manager was practically our best friend by the time we left.
The airconditioning: Non existent. Thankfully Zermatt sits at an elevation of 1600m and it was therefore a lot cooler than the rest of the country during the great European Heatwave of 2015.
The best thing: The setting is spectacular. But then again, everything about this hotel is wonderful.
Would I stay there again: I would move in if I could!
Kempinski Grand Hotel des bains, St Moritz
Overall: Lovely hotel. St Moritz is not the most exciting town during summer but I'm betting in winter it is an amazing place to visit.
The room: Very nice indeed. Spacious and well appointed.
The service: Don't think you could find nicer restaurant staff anywhere.
The airconditioning: Not bad but again, at altitude it's not so essential.
The best thing: The food in the restaurant and at breakfast was delicious.
Would I stay there again: Yes, especially to experience St Moritz in winter.
Hotel Belvedere, Bellagio (Italy)
Overall: If you complain about Lake Como there is something wrong with you.
The room: Very small but the bed was extremely comfortable.
The service: Very good. Restaurant staff in particular were a delight.
The airconditioning: Brilliant. And just as well, as the temperature in Bellagio was 39C each day during our stay.
The best thing: Location at the top of the hill gave us some wonderful views.
Would I stay there again: Probably but I'd splash out on a bigger room.
Schweizerhof Hotel, Lucerne
Overall: An excellent location overlooking Lake Lucerne. Service was a bit hit and miss.
The room: Very nice. And a universal power point provided!
The service: Average. Disappointing really, for what could have been an exceptional hotel experience.
The airconditioning: Very good.
The best thing: Handy location. View across the lake was delightful.
Would I stay there again: No, I'd go back to The Hotel instead.
The Alden, Zurich
Overall: A wonderful hotel. Absolutely loved it.
The room: Spacious and wonderfully decorated, a homey feel to the luxury.
The service: Could not complain. Everyone was wonderful.
The airconditioning: Brilliant, especially during the great European Heatwave of 2015.
The best thing: All the elements of the hotel combined to make it a tremendous experience overall.
Would I stay there again: Absolutely.
Armani Hotel Dubai
Overall: I am not sure it gets more glamorous than this hotel.
The room: Excellent and spacious, with very comfortable furniture.
The service: Good but slightly impersonal. Don't think I was allowed to open a single door for myself the whole time.
The airconditioning: Brilliant. They know how to do airconditioning in Dubai.
The best thing: The location in the Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world). And if you're interested in that sort of thing, a secret entrance to the Dubai Mall which means you don't have to go outside in the scorching heat to go shopping.
Would I stay there again: Probably although there are so many hotels in Dubai it would take a long time to try them all for comparison.
