Location
Murren, Switzerland

This delightful boutique hotel is set on a mountainside in the car-free village of Murren. It features classic alpine chalet architecture, with wood siding, painted shutters, mullioned windows, carved balconies and a pitched roof. The interior was recently updated to incorporate fresh modern touches with traditional decor elements that sustain a cozy mountain ambience. Most of Alpenruh's 26 rooms have a balcony or terrace overlooking the Eiger, Monch and Jungfrau, the famous trio of peaks across the valley. All guest rooms have an en suite bathroom with shower, hair dryer, flat screen cable TV, complimentary Wi-Fi, direct-dial telephone and safe. After a day of hiking in the surrounding alpine meadows, relax in the sauna before heading to the Restaurant Alpenruh, specializing in traditional Swiss mountain cuisine and featuring an extensive list of fine European wines. A highlight of any stay is an opportunity to sit on the expansive deck and survey the stunning panorama of glacier-iced peaks in every direction.