Friendly service is a lucky dip, but we can’t fault the charming pine-clad quarters at this central hotel. Up the romance by opting for a four-poster bed. There’s a small sauna and steam room, as well as a rustic restaurant (mains Sfr24 to Sfr52) festooned with cowbells and accordions.
Hotel Alpbach
Bernese Oberland
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