Hotel Kronenhof

Northeastern Switzerland


A guesthouse since 1489, the Kronenhof has welcomed the likes of Goethe and Tsar Alexander. A recent makeover has spruced up the historic interior, with the best rooms now featuring dark wood floors, bold art and views of the Munot fortress. You can wind down with a steam in the little spa or a steak in the Ox bistro.


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