Spiez is a charming little lakeside town in the Bernese Oberland. It's a haven of tranquility within easy reach of Berne. The hotel is sited right on the shore of Lake Thun, with splendid views of both the lake and the Bernese Alps. It has a small spa and an excellent restaurant with a very respectable rating in the Gault Millaud restaurant guide. It's rated as a four star although that's probably a stretch, the furnishings are on the old fashioned side and the rooms have exposed radiators. This is a very nice place for a quiet weekend with a choice of many excursions, both on the lake and on land. Unfortunately the prices are considerably too high for what's on offer. Even in the low season a double room with breakfast included is S.F. 290. (Priceline lists this at $435, which is ludicrous). This leads me to the conclusion that these days the Swiss have priced themselves out of sight, certainly well above my means. Beautiful as the country is, I cannot in good conscience go on recommending hotels at these prices.
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