La Réserve Eden au Lac Zurich

Conceived by French design heavyweight Philippe Starck, these 22sq m rooms are sleek and modern, dressed with warm-toned woods and polished metals that call to mind the interiors of a luxury yacht. Each room has a king-size bed, a dressing room and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower. You’ll also find free WiFi, a flatscreen TV, minibar and a Nespresso coffee machine.

These 30–34sq m rooms have been designed by Philippe Starck, with the looks to match. Channelling a nautical theme, each room has a king-size bed (or twins), a TV, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, and tea and coffee kit. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has a shower and twin sinks.

Soak up lashings of natural light from the comfort of these 29–32sq m rooms, which benefit from a double source of light. Some rooms have prime vistas of the lake, but each has been styled with sensitive serenity courtesy of Philippe Starck. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has a shower, bath tub and twin sinks. Each room also has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, shaving mirror, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, and tea and coffee kit.

Spy on sparkling Lake Zürich from these south-facing, view-toting, 27–32sq m rooms. Some are perched on the fifth floor, with sloping, attic-style ceilings. Philippe Starck has kitted these rooms out with woodwork, shiny metal accents, soft fabrics and minimalist lines. Each room has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, and tea and coffee kit. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has a shower and twin sinks.

These south-facing, 34–39sq m rooms each have a private balcony. Sit back and admire tourists and locals strolling happily alongside the lakeside promenade, or eye-up the bright white sails of the boats, the jagged Alps in the distance and the leafy trees. You can continue to enjoy the view from the comfort of your king-size bed. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has a shower, bath tub and twin sinks. Each room also has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water,tea and coffee kit.

Positioned on the first floor of the hotel, these 28–39sq m rooms each have a terrace lined with stone colonnades and statues, emblematic of the hotel's historical façade. Philippe Starck has had fun with the interiors, creating contrasts between wood and metal, wool carpets and net curtains, and other sartorial combos. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has a shower, bath tub and twin sinks. Each room also has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, shaving mirror, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, and tea and coffee kit.

Blessed with prime views of Lake Zürich, this 59sq m corner suite sprawls decadently across the fifth floor. On the south side, it has several balconies with iron railings and a knee-weakeningly lovely view of the lake. Its large attic spaces with curved windows add to the charm. Continue spying on the lake from the separate bathroom, which has a bath tub, shower and twin sinks. The suite also has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water,and tea and coffee kit.

The two 75–79sq m Eden Suites are on the third floor, occupying the south-east and south-west wings respectively. With five openings to the outdoors, including four elegant ironwork balconies, these suites are bathed in light throughout the day. The vast lounge area overlooks the lake on the south side, allowing lucky spectators to admire the boats and the Alps in the distance. Each suite also has a king-size bed, a TV, WiFi, desk, air-conditioning, minibar, free bottled water, and tea and coffee kit. Separated from the bedroom by a glass door, the ensuite bathroom has partial lake views, a shower, bath tub and twin sinks.