Preferred Hotels

From grand palaces to intimate hideaways, from restored monasteries to modern boutique properties, from country chateaus to seaside resorts, all preferred hotels featured in Ormina Tours’ itineraries have been meticulously handpicked for their unparalleled hospitality offering, comfort, location and uniqueness. All preferred hotels are four or five star properties and are luxuriously appointed. Our preferred hotel choices reflect our desire to ensure you enjoy a comfortable and relaxing stay.

Switzerland, Lucerne – Hotel Des Balances

Location

Situated in a former Guild Hall, Hotel des Balances, a Four Star Superior haven, beautifully occupies the heart of Old Lucerne along the Reuss river. Its prime location immerses guests in a quintessential Lucerne experience, with iconic sights, shopping, and cultural gems just steps away.

Featured in: Scenic Switzerland Luxury Rail Journey

Switzerland, Lugano – Hotel Splendide Royal

Location

Set in a 19th-century palace across the street from Lake Lugano, this luxe hotel is a 12-minute walk from shops along Via Nassa.

Featured in: Lake Lugano, Switzerland, Italian Lakes and Swiss Mountains (2024|25)

Switzerland, Lugano – The View Lugano

Location

On a hillside with sweeping views of the city and Lake Lugano, this polished all-suite hotel is a 10 minute walk from Lugano-Paradiso train station and 2 km from the LAC cultural center.

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Switzerland, St. Moritz – Hotel Grace La Margna

Location
Positioned next to the UNESCO heritage train station of St. Moritz at the picturesque shore of Lake St. Moritz, this extraordinary hotel welcomes you 365 days a year.

Featured in: Scenic Switzerland Luxury Rail Journey

Switzerland, Zurich – Hotel Glockenhof

Location

Located a stone’s throw from Bahnhofstrasse, Lake Zurich, Hotel Glockenhoff in Zurich offers an exceptionally central venue for accommodation and dining. A large number of monuments, places of cultural interest and shops are near the hotel. The Zurich Airport is conveniently reachable within 20 minutes by car.

Featured in: Scenic Switzerland Luxury Rail Journey

Turkey, Istanbul – Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel

Location

This elegant hotel with a white-column exterior is a 6-minute walk from the Hagia Sophia museum, 1 km from Topkapı Palace and 3.2 km from Galata Tower.

Featured in: Istanbul, Turkey

Turkey, Istanbul – Four Seasons Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Location

Visit a one-of-a-kind luxury hotel retreat in Istanbul’s oldest district. Travel in time with visits to the 6th-century St. Sophia, the 15th-century Topkapi Palace and the 17th-century Blue Mosque, just a five-minute walk from our Sultanahmet luxury hotel in Istanbul’s Old City.

Featured in: Istanbul, Turkey

Wales, Aberystwyth – Gwesty Cymru

Location

Gwesty Cymru is located at the centre of Aberystwyth’s Victorian promenade, overlooking Cardigan Bay in the West Wales county of Ceredigion. The hotel is within easy walking distance of Aberystwyth’s train and bus stations and the town centre.

Featured in: Wales

Wales, Cardiff – Cathedral73

Location

Set in a restored Victorian townhouse, this refined hotel is a mile from Ninian Park railway station and a 16-minute walk from Cardiff Castle.

Wales, Cardiff – Park Plaza

Location

The four-star Park Plaza Hotel is situated in the heart of Cardiff city centre just a short stroll from St David’s Shopping Centre and the historic Arcades, Cardiff University, Cardiff Castle, City Hall and the Principality Stadium.

Featured in: Wales

Wales, Cardiff – The Exchange Hotel

Location

In a stately 19th-century building that formerly housed the city’s Coal Exchange, this upscale hotel is a 4-minute walk from Cardiff Bay railway station, 6 minutes’ walk from Cardiff Bay and close to Cardiff Castle.

Wales, Cardiff – The Principal St David’s Hotel

Location

Set on Cardiff Bay’s waterfront, just two hours from London and close to major transport links, St David’s Hotel is perfectly located for city breaks, business trips and events.

Wales, Haverfordwest – Twr y Felin Hotel

Location

Set in its own private grounds, just a few hundred metres from the centre of St Davids and the 6th century St Davids Cathedral,
Twr y Felin is also just a ten-minute walk to the Pembrokeshire Coast Path and the beach at Caerfai Bay. Opposite the hotel is Oriel y Parc National Park Visitor Centre and Gallery which offers information on the local area and displays the changing exhibitions of the National Museum Wales collections.

Featured in: Wales

Wales, Llandudno – Bodysgallen Hall & Spa

Location

Secluded in over 200 acres of parkland 2 miles to the south of Llandudno with spectacular views of Snowdonia and Conwy Castle.

Featured in: Wales

Wales, Pembrokeshire – St Brides Spa Hotel

Location

This sophisticated spa hotel is 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and 3.5km from the train station.

Wales, St Davids – Penrhiw Hotel

Location

Penrhiw is perfectly located, a few minutes’ walk to St Davids Cathedral in Britain’s smallest city and to Whitesands Bay.

Wales, St Davids – Roch Castle Hotel

Location

Set on 12 acres of gardens and woodland, this upscale hotel in a 12th-century castle is nearby the beach at Newgale and a short trip to St David’s Cathedral.