Seehotel Waldstätterhof

Shaken, not stirred! Best Hotel I've seen in a long time, right at the lake. It's like time travel back into the 19th century. Beautifully refurbished and a bit old fashioned in a very charming way. Excellent food and breakfast. Super cool old fashioned cocktail bar and Marco, the bartender, is the best. In general staff is very polite and supportive. If you want to feel like James Bond, go there!

One of the most beautiful view you ask from a Swiss hotel! Spa is great and breakfast is very complete. Staff was kind enough to upgrade us to better room which was extremely appreciated.

Everything in the hotel is beautiful. I had stayed here before in 2016, and I returned again in 2025. I loved the newly renovated rooms. Previously, the rooms were very spacious, but this time I stayed in the new rooms. I requested two connecting rooms because I have two children, and their response was excellent, they fulfilled my request very quickly. I loved their warm and friendly reception; the staff were cheerful and kind. Everything was wonderful, though there was no air conditioning. The only downside, which is minor and can be overlooked, is the limited breakfast options for me personally. However, I would still prefer to return because of the amazing view and the professional service

Excellent location and beautiful hotel. We chose this hotel due to visiting with relatives that live in Schwyz. We also wanted to climb Stoos and did the Stoos ridge walk which was very energetic and made the spa visit the next day very enjoyable. |Especially enjoyed the breakfast each morning at this hotel.|We stayed in 10 hotels, mostly 4 and 5 star, throughout Switzerland and France, this was the best breakfast buffet of all. The quality of the food was exceptional, so many varieties of cheeses, meats, fruits and the chef making omelettes is excellent. Best omelette I had in Europe! I loved how organised the breakfast room is and no pushy rude people staying like other hotels we were in, also it's not overcrowded, very pleasant to say the least. We were greeted with a big smile each day. |I noticed there were big wedding parties and those groups had their own space for meals, this is very well thought out and keeps the comfort of other guests at a top level. |The room itself is small but immaculate and beautifully furnished, comfortable bed, lovely outlook to the mountains and a view of the ferries coming in, the waterfronts were booked out. It was very quiet and peaceful over the weekend and the area plus hotel was incredibly busy. The complimentary drinks and chocolates in the mini bar were very welcome and the small chocolates left on the bed from room service well received. This is a very clean and well presented hotel. Loved the spa that is outdoors on the rooftop area and looks out to the mountains and the sauna is large as well. Highly recommend staying here and look forward to returning.

There are a few hotels in the area and I did quite a bit of research before going. This looked like the best one and I was not disappointed. Once in the hotel, its pretty obvious that it has the best views possible, with views right over the lake and mountains. Its also a fantastic hotel, with clean rooms and good facilities. Breakfast was excellent with an amazing choice. They have parking infront of the hotel, which is useful here. The spa is excellent with saunas, steam room and other facilities. The location is ideal, it’s an easy walk into the town and there are shops close by for evening nibbles and drinks. The balcony gives a fantastic view over the lake and you can spend a relaxing evening watching the world go by. Its perfectly located for Rigi and Stoosbahnen. In addition to being an easy drive to Lucerne and the other big attractions, Gemlerbahn and Schilthornbahn. Its also only an hours drive from Zurich airport. Its also a lovely quiet hotel. I would certainly recommend staying here if you go to this area.

We stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 and honestly can't gush enough about the staff, they were absolutely awesome, completely going above and beyond at every turn, even offering us a glass of prosecco while fixing up our room even though the mix up was our mistake! For dinner, we preferred to not partake in the full tasting menu for a special Christmas dinner, and they even redid their menu for us to offer us al la carte, which we thought was super accommodating to us. Our mountain facing twin room was absolutely adequate and the open mini bar was the clincher for us, so nice to be able to enjoy being in the room and grabbing a drink without worrying about all the associated charges. This is an outstanding operation and we loved our stay.

The hotel is old (even historic) but charming, despite its size. Amazing lake and mountain views. Food is also good and reasonably priced. Breakfast is fresh, of great quality and until 11am, which is rare these days. Staff is super helpful and accommodating. Eg. I did a stupid mistake on booking.com, mixing up the dates, with no refund possible. I called the hotel up immediately to see whether they could do anything about it. The receptionist, Ms. Bürgler, called booking.com in the middle of the night trying to move the booking, which they did. Thanks a lot! They also upgraded us for free on arrival, and were generally very nice. Fully recommended.

My fiancé and I spent a few days at the hotel to celebrate our anniversary, and overall we had a very lovely stay. We booked a special offer, three nights for the price of two, which made the experience even more appealing. The hotel initially drew us in with its stunning lake views and the promise of extensive spa amenities, both of which featured prominently on the website. The hotel is beautiful in any season; however, during our winter stay the weather did affect how much we were able to enjoy the surroundings. Heavy fog frequently obscured the lake and mountain views, and on one occasion, we attempted a nearby hike that became unsafe due to the conditions. While this is in no way a reflection of the hotel itself, it is something future guests may wish to keep in mind when booking during colder months. We stayed in the Executive Double Room with lake view and balcony, which is advertised as one of the most luxurious room categories. The room was comfortable and well appointed, though slightly smaller than we had expected, particularly given its reputation and historical significance. Nothing was lacking as such, but it’s something future guests may appreciate knowing. One definite highlight was the minibar: fully included and restocked daily, which was a very welcome touch :))) I would also like to make special mention of Deborah at reception, who was exceptionally helpful throughout our stay. She went out of her way to answer our questions with warmth and professionalism, always with a smile, it truly made a difference. There are two areas where we felt the experience fell slightly short of expectations: breakfast and the spa. Breakfast, while pleasant, felt somewhat sparse for a hotel of this caliber. The selection included salmon and dried meat cuts, fruit, yogurt, bread, cereal, pancakes, eggs, and an omelette station. On paper this sounds generous, but for guests with dietary requirements, many of these options quickly become unavailable, leaving limited choices for a satisfying and filling meal. We visited at different times over several mornings and found the offering consistently modest. The main disappointment for us, however, was the spa. We were not informed prior to arrival that the spa is fully nude and mixed gendered, information that does not appear on the website. While this may be customary in some Swiss-German spas, it can be uncomfortable for many guests and should be clearly communicated in advance. We also found it slightly awkward that staff members checked several times to ensure guests were nude, which involved peeking into the space. This made us feel uneasy. We briefly considered booking the private spa suite as an alternative, but ultimately felt that the amenities offered did not justify the additional cost. As a result, we didn’t make use of the spa facilities much, which was disappointing given how central they were to our decision to book. On a more positive note, we dined at the hotel restaurant one evening and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. We opted for the four-course menu, which was excellent value and beautifully prepared. Our server was attentive and offered wonderful sightseeing recommendations, adding to an already pleasant evening. Another great highlight was that the car park and electric vehicle charging station were completely complimentary, which made our stay even more convenient and stress-free. In summary, this is a truly lovely hotel with attentive staff, beautiful surroundings, and many strong points. While the spa experience did not meet our expectations, we still enjoyed our stay overall and appreciated the care and hospitality shown throughout. Thank you Seehotel Waldstätterhof!

Alina at the front desk needs to be recognized and hopefully promoted to management. She is the best reflection of this property - elegant, warm, gracious and accommodating. The property itself is situated on the lake with gorgeous views of the snow covered Swiss mountains. Everyone who worked at the property were wonderful but Alina was exceptional. Thank you for making our trip memorable!!

This is a grand old hotel right on the waterfront in Brunnen (the main Brunnen boat dock is literally outside the front of the hotel). It's the sort of place you see belle époque celebrities coming to by boat. And you wouldn't be wrong: on the ground floor is a discrete sign listing the various minor and major political figures who have stayed at this place (from Victoria and Churchill to various minor royalty). That list ends in 1963, perhaps because of a change in policies, but also perhaps because we live in a different era now, and the hotel's business now comes as much from meetings and tour buses. Indeed, its halls have a whiff of age and fustiness, and a renovation that left them with light sconces so ugly even our 8yo daughter commented on them has not done it favors. All of this, however, is unfair to the place. Where it matters, the hotel has done a great job. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. They have astounding views (if you have a "mountain view" room and all you see is the hills behind town, crane your neck a bit and you should see the Grosser and Kleiner Mythens). The restaurants are modern. The breakfast is outstanding, with little touches that are almost knowingly ironic, like prosecco with vegetable juices on offer. Places like this aren't known for their modernity, and one might expect menus that Victoria would have been equally at home with. Yet their dining menu is absolutely modern and the service, just like at breakfast, is outstanding: proper and solicitous, not what it could so easily have been (stiff or snooty). You also notice the hallways filled with old art and furniture, presumably leftovers from previous refurbishings. It all really grows on you. You start to feel a bit royal yourself. You almost wonder, if you stuck your wrist out at the wait staff, would they bow low and kiss it? You wonder, but you don't try it out. In short: a delightful place, well worth the cost (which must be judged by Swiss standards), meeting and exceeding expectations, and worth a return visit.

I'm a returning guest to this breathtaking hotel at the shores of Lake Uri for the last 25 years. Neither the hotel's website, promoting "relaxing" travel packages nor their booking confirmations provide the slightest information or caution that there is major construction going on along the complete length of the hotel lake front. The noise pollution during the work week, starting at 7:30AM (!!!) until 4PM, is deafening and makes a stay at this hotel a total disaster! Where's the courtesy and responsibility of the hotel management to provide cautionary information to guests from abroad about this nuisance? I am extremely disappointed in how this situation is being handled by this otherwise reputable hotel! Dec. 23, 2015 Management of the hotel has taken my suggestion into consideration and posted a cautionary note about the noise situation on the reception desk as well as provided respective notes on their website. One cannot expect more and I appreciate that the hotel management followed-through on my observation which will be helpful for all future guests during the next few weeks. Thank you Ms. Hoffmann, this has restored my belief in Swiss quality!