• There is no shortage of charming hotels in beautiful Switzerland.Schloss Werdenberg image by 666devil666 from Fotolia.com
  
  Located in Western Europe, the landlocked country of Switzerland is bordered by Italy, France, Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein. Known for its financial institutions, watch making, cheeses, chocolate, picture-perfect alpine scenery, world-class ski resorts and excellent public transportation, Switzerland has much to offer tourists year-round. It also has some charming hotels.
  
  

Hotel Baren, Adelboden

• In the Bernese Oberland, the chalet-styled Hotel Baren, with its colorful window boxes overflowing with trailing plants, is located in the traditional Swiss mountain village of Adelboden, which overlooks the Engstligen Waterfall. Summer visitors can enjoy an abundance of hiking trails and mountain climbing, and in the winter there are ski runs of varying difficulty, including the World-Cup giant slalom run on the Kuonisbargli. Run by Christine and Peter Willen and their family, the 14-roomed hotel offers cozy, comfortable wood-clad guest rooms featuring beds with the famed down quilts that are synonymous with Switzerland. Visitors who have read the alpine adventures of Heidi will fall in love with this hotel and wake to the sound of cow bells. As of September 2010, room rates start at around $180 per night.
  
  Hotel Baren
  
  Dorfstrasse 22
  
  3715 Adelboden
  
  Switzerland
  
  011-44-33-673-21-51
  
  baeren-adelboden.ch
  
  

The River House Boutique Hotel, Andermatt

• Located in the Central Swiss St. Gotthard, the eight uniquely decorated double rooms at this hotel give a contemporary twist to classic Swiss comfort, with old wood repurposed for decorative accents. The restaurant's American chef provides his own modern interpretation of regional classic cuisine, using only locally grown produce. The quaint exterior is sure to be the subject of many a visitor's photos. As of September 2010, rooms start from around $180 per night.
  
  The River House Boutique Hotel
  
  Gotthardstrasse 58
  
  6490 Andermatt
  
  011-41-887-0025
  
  theriverhouse.ch
  
  

Romantik Hotel Santis, Appenzell

• In the heart of the village, fronting the main square, the Romantik Hotel Santis, run by the Heeb family, will delight guests for both its exterior and interior, as well as its warm hospitality and elegance. The 30 rooms and six suites all have the usual facilities visitors expect of a fine hotel, and the gourmet restaurant boasts an extensive wine list. There is also another restaurant that serves family-style local favorites. As of September 2010, rooms start at around $220 per night.
  
  Romantik Hotel Santis
  
  Landsgemeindeplatz
  
  9050 Appenzell
  
  011-44-71-788-11-11
  
  romantikhotels.com/Appenzell