Hotel Montana: Art Deco Flair Overlooking Switzerland
High up on a hillside, perched in isolation, sweeping views overlook the waters of a silvery blue lake. Welcome to serene Montana— Hotel Montana in Switzerland. No more than a minute's ride via Switzerland's shortest funicular down to the bustling historic village of Luzern, located on a former dairy farm, this grand dame of hotels is one of the last of its kind.
From the grand lobby's towering marble pillars to the sweeping arches, star architect Pia Maria Schmid harmonized the hotel's original grandeur with art deco furnishings and luxury upgrades like Jacuzzi suites. The exterior façade was completely restored in 2000, just in time for Hotel Montana's 90th anniversary.
General Manager Fritz Erni's passion for fine whiskeys is readily apparent in their signature classic Scottish single malt whiskey menu that lists a whopping 130 different varieties. Several samples reveal flavors ranging from peaty to pungent smoky reflect Scotland's distinct whiskey regions, Campbeltown, Islay, Speyside, the Lowlands and the Highlands.
This post originally appeared on JustLuxe.