Mandarin Oriental, Geneva

Set against the backdrop of breathtaking mountains and the picturesque River Rhône, this hotel is a welcome urban retreat. Private terraces in most suites offer incredible views over the city, and Geneva's historic old town is just a few minutes away. The hotel, which dates back to 1950, retains the early Art Deco style. A stay here whisks you away to the glamourous post-war period of the hotel's origins, while enjoying all the modern updates you'd expect from a luxury hotel like goose-down bedding and Bose Bluetooth speakers.