Neuchâtel Switzerland

Hotel Palafitte ★★★★★

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  • Enjoying the stunning views of the lake from almost everywhere in the Lake Pavilion.
  • Diving into the lake for a swim directly from your Lake terrace.
  • Dining in La Table de Palafitte where the food is outstanding.
  • Lounging in our whirlpool bath with Bulgari Thé Vert toiletries.
Hotel Palafitte ★★★★★

A luxury pavilion on stilts, standing in the lovely Lake Neuchâtel.

Exceptional
9.7 /10
By Vivien Fox, VeryChic correspondent
On the shores of Lake Neuchâtel, The Hotel Palafitte***** is the only hotel in Europe built on aquatic stilts, making it one of the most delightfully surprising hotels in the world. Surrounded by state-of-the-art five-star hotel services, free Wi-Fi, a plasma screen TV, a minibar and lovely Bulgari Thé Vert toiletries in the bathroom, you will have everything you need in the Hotel Palafitte for an unforgettable holiday.

Shore Pavillion

Stay in a Shore Pavillion for 2 people (additional baby cot, child bed or adult bed available)

Shore Pavillion
Shore Pavillion
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    Surface area: 68 m²
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    Bed type: 1 double bed
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    Bathroom with: shower and whirlpool bath, separate toilet, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary toiletries
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    Pavilion with: private terrace with direct access to the lake, scandinavian style furniture, flat-screen TV, CD-DVD player, surround sound system, safe, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine, mini-bar

Lake Pavillion

Stay in a Lake Pavillion for 2 people (additional baby cot, child bed or adult bed available)

Lake Pavillion
Lake Pavillion
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    Surface area: 68 m²
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    Bed type: 1 double bed
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    Bathroom with: shower and whirlpool bath, separate toilet, hair dryer, bathrobes & slippers, complimentary toiletries
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    Pavilion with: private terrace with direct access to the lake, scandinavian style furniture, flat-screen TV, CD-DVD player, surround sound system, safe, air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, Nespresso coffee machine, mini-bar
  • 24-hour reception
  • 38 non smoking pavillon (possibility to smoke on balcony)
  • Wi-Fi available for free in the pavillions
  • Restaurant/Brasserie: La Table Palafitte led by Chef Maxime Pot (80 places - open 7 days a week)
  • Bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Private parking available for free
  • The establishment does not provides disabled and limited mobility access
  • Pets are permitted in the establishment for a surcharge of 22€ a night
  • The Wodey-Suchard confectionery shop is a tea room, cafe and salad-bar, which makes a gorgeous Wodey-Suchard Praline!
    Rue du Seyon 5, 2000 Neuchâtel, Switzerland
    +41 32 725 10 92
    http://www.wodey-suchard.ch/
  • Visit the town of Neuchâtel and its remarkably well-preserved ancient centre. Many of the buildings are constructed from the local yellow sandstone, leading Andre Dumas to describe the town as looking ‘like a toy town carved out of butter’.
  • Musée d’Art et d’Histoire. The Writer writes, the Musician plays tunes on an organ and the Draughtsman produces drawings. They are activated on the first Sunday of the month at 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
    Esplanade Léopold Robert 1, Neuchâtel , Switzerland
    www.mahn.ch
  • Le Maison du Prussien. A gourmet restaurant set in a grand old mansion and enclosed by woods. Great location, with fabulous food and service.
    Rue des Tunnels 11, Neuchâtel , Switzerland.
    +41 327 305 454

Hotel Palafitte ★★★★★

Route des Gouttes d'Or 2

2000

Neuchâtel

Switzerland

The Hotel Palafitte ***** enjoys an exceptional setting in Switzerland, sitting literally on Lake Neuchâtel with the stunning backdrop of the Swiss Alps. It is just an hour’s drive from Bern, around an hour and a half from Geneva, and around 2 hours from Zurich.

PLANE

  • Bern Airport is the closest international airport (around 60 km / 37 mi to the east of the hotel). Relatively few flights operate to this airport, however, some are listed below:

    SkyWork Airlines offer flights from London in the UK, Amsterdam in the Netherlands, Barcelona in Spain, Vienna in Austria and Berlin, Cologne, Hamburg & Munich in Germany. BMI Regional also provide flights from Munich.

    Geneva Intenational Airport is the next closest, and better served, international airport (124 km / 76 mi to the south of the hotel). Some flights are listed below:

    -From the UK: EasyJet, Swiss and British Airways all offer direct flights out of London. Easyjet also offers direct flights out of Bristol and Edinburgh

    -From Ireland: Aer Lingus and Swiss offer direct flights from Dublin.

    -From Germany: Easy jet offers direct flights from Hamburg and Berlin. Germanwings offers direct flights from Hamburg and Dusseldorf.

    -From the Netherlands: Easyjet and KLM offer direct flights from Amsterdam.

    -From Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland: Indirect flights are available with Brussels Airlines from all four respective capitals. Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo.

    -From France: Air France offers direct flights from Paris and Marseille. Swiss offers direct flights from Nice while Easy jet offers direct flights from Nantes.

    You may also consider flying to Zurich Airport (around 150 km / 95 miles to the northeast of the hotel), or to EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (around 130 km / 80 miles drive north of the hotel, across the German border). Both these airports are served by many more airlines, between many more destinations.

HOW TO GET FROM THE AIRPORTS TO THE HOTEL

  • From Bern Airport:
    - By bus / train: The airport is connected to the nearby Belp Railway Station by the AiportBus Bern (lines 335 & 160). From there, it is possible to can connect to frequent S-Bahn trains S3, S4, S31 and S44 to Bern’s Main Station. The journey time to Bern city center is around 30 minutes and should cost around 6.40 CHF.

    Once at Bern Station, take an RE train to Neuchâtel, the fare costs around 20 CHF and the journey takes around 30-50 minutes (depending on the train taken). Arriving in Neuchâtel it is then just a short taxi ride to the hotel.

    - By car: Leaving the airport, turn right towards Belp. Once there follow the direction of Rubigen and the motorway. Then follow the direction of Bern onto the motorway. As you approach Bern, begin following the direction of Lausanne on the E25 / 1. After around 15 minutes take exit 29 towards Neuchâtel. Keep following the signs to Neuchâtel. As you enter Neuchâtel, continue straight along the road with the lake on your left and after a few minutes begin looking out for the hotel signposted to the left.

    From Geneva Airport:
    - By train / bus: It is possible to catch the ICN train at the airport, directly to Neuchâtel. The fare costs around 23.50 CHF and the journey takes around 1 hour & 13 minutes. Arriving in Neuchâtel it is then just a short taxi ride to the hotel.

    - By car: Leaving the airport, follow the signs for Lausanne onto the E25 / 1 motorway. Continue on this road for around 30 minutes then follow the direction of Neuchâtel. Once you arrive in Neuchâtel, keep following the road with the lake on your right, for a few minutes until you see the hotel signposted to the right.

Location
9.7/10
Common areas
9.5/10
Rooms
9.6/10
Service
9.5/10
Restaurant
8.9/10
  • Local tourist taxes are not included in the VeryChic prices: 3.70€ per person, per night (to be paid directly to the hotel)
  • Baby cot (ages 0-2) available for free at time of VeryChic booking
  • Additional child bed (ages 2-12) available for free for free at time of VeryChic booking - breakfasts not included at a rate of 17€ (to be paid directly at the hotel)
  • Additional adult bed (ages 12+) available at time of VeryChic booking for a surcharge of 44€ - breakfasts not included at a rate of 34€ (to be paid directly at the hotel)
  • Maximum of 1 additional bed per room
  • Check-in from 4pm & check-out by midday - late check-out up to 2pm for VeryChic guests
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From Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays, Sundays and French bank holidays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local call charges may apply.