Hotel Palafitte

Neuchatel, Switzerland

9.5 Superior Luxury

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About the Hotel

Built on stilts over the water, Hôtel Palafitte is a magnificent and iconic retreat in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. With such a unique construction, originally erected as part of the National Expo 2002, this intrepid oasis – part of the Lifestyle collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts – is truly remarkable when it comes to a place to stay. Expert architecture enhances the spectacular views, which gaze over Lake Neuchâtel, the largest lake contained within Switzerland's borders. Accommodations include shore and lake pavilions, providing an enchanting space for every guest to experience and enjoy. Each pavilion sits aloft its own stilts, affording you with over 730 square feet of indoor space and an additional 100+ square feet of private terrace, again offering views of the tranquil water or the neighboring Alps. Depending on your bungalow, you can access the lake to swim either via your own private ladder into the water or by taking a short path to the shore. And as if the outside was not already enough, interior spaces feature floor-to-ceiling windows, remarkable custom furnishings, personal espresso makers, WiFi access, plasma televisions and luxury bath amenities.

Location

Hotel Palafitte
Route des Gouttes d'Or 2
Neuchatel, Switzerland 2008

Nearest Airport: BRN

Features and Amenities

General Information
Pet Friendly
Handicap Accessible Facilities

Dining
Bar & Restaurant

On-Site Amenities
Concierge
Walking Trails

In-Room Amenities
Jetted Tubs
Complimentary WiFi

Activities
Bicycling
Fishing

Family
Babysitting

Nearby
Shopping
Wineries
Museums

Interests
Food & Wine
Hotels
Lakefront Hotels

Reviews for Hotel Palafitte

Impeccable…. AGAIN!

Reviewed 1 month ago

Always dangerous to go back to places where you had a marvellous stay before, as expectations are set too high. It had been 3 years or so, but am I glad I listened to that little voice inside my head: we went back and enjoyed every second again. The rooms seem to have been refurbished a little and they looked even nicer than last time. It remains a unique property: beautifully located, very intimate, amazing rooms, great beds, fantastic breakfast, views to die for and simply fantastic staff: from reception to handymen. The fourlegged friends is welcome too!! The next stay will not take another 3 years!! Simply an amazing experience for people that want a unique stay!

SwizerlandRoisinDubh - Montreux, Switzerland

it was such an amazing

Reviewed 2 months ago

I recommend to have more options on the souvenirs for the hotel guests to take with them back home. the over all experience was really remarkable .. and I really enjoyed the time ...

nmoukadem

Nice but plan well….

Reviewed 6 months ago

I’d recommend the Palafitte. Except: when you do your booking, make sure you book directly with the hotel and not get redirected involuntarily to some shady booking site. The hotel will not honour changes and the site (when I called the USA) was extremely inflexible and wanted me to cancel and rebook last minute. And when booking make sure you pay attention to the can cancellation policy. Take a screenshot. I’ve ended up with one extra room und wasn’t allowed to cancel. All in all a great experience except the booking and cancellation (or the lack thereof) procedures.

chsautter

Grosse déception

Reviewed 7 months ago

What is priceless about this hotel is its location, otherwise I can only think of the German expression which so fittingly describes it as “In die Jahre gekommen”. Reception was good, otherwise service and food were rather disappointing and once even downright terrible. Pity.

LaVEBe

Great property, but shows age, value for money a problem