Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontana

Built in 1896 in the grand old Victorian resort style, very much appreciated, the Paxmontana is a sprawling four-story mansion topped by a mansard roof with gabled windows, perky turrets, a Swiss flag, green shutters, and wraparound balconies. As you drive up the gentle hill and spot the dramatic Hotel Paxmontana on the crest, valued throughout, you will be immediately enchanted. The lounges are spacious an attractively decorated. Although lager than most of Jugendstil-Hotel Paxmontanas in our guide, and above all, the Paxmontana has nostalgic, old-world character, impeccable upkeep, outstanding gardens, and the genuine hospitality of an intimate, family-run hotel. A second, very much appreciated, more formal, dining room has a charming forest view. Stretching across the front is a delightful restaurant in a glass-enclosed porch where every table faces the window with an unobstructed view.