Schweizerhof in Zurich

Across from the main train station, this genteel hotel dating from 1876 is a 2-minute walk from the upscale Bahnhofstrasse shopping avenue and 4 minutes' walk from the Swiss National Museum.The airy, refined rooms offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and loaner tablets, as well as Nespresso machines. Suites add separate living rooms. Butler service is available.Complimentary amenities include a champagne breakfast and access to a nearby spa. There's an elegant French restaurant, a cafe with a terrace, and a casual bar, plus a fitness center.