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    Hotel Palafitte

    706 reviews
    #1 of 12 Hotels in Neuchatel
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    route des Gouttes-d'Or 2, Neuchatel 2000, Switzerland
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      4.5 
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      706 reviews
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      The only hotel in Europe built on stilts, the Palafitte enjoys an exceptional setting. Each one of its 40 rooms is a spacious individual bungalow. The exclusive architecture gives the guest a feeling of escape, inside and out. Besides the individual bungalows, the hotel comprises of a large lobby, which has been newly renovated in harmony with the architectural style of the location, a reception, bar, smoking room and a restaurant with a large terrace. The restaurant has been recently renovated and renamed "La Table de Palafitte". The new décor accentuates the main assets: the view over the lake and the Alps. The cuisine favours local market produce. Besides the classic dishes that are available throughout the year, the menu is tailored to the seasons.
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      43Car recommended
      Grade: 43 out of 100
      12Restaurantswithin 0.5 km
      2Attractionswithin 0.5 km
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      route des Gouttes-d'Or 2, Neuchatel 2000 Switzerland
      Getting there
      Belp Airport42 km
      EuroAirport Swiss78 km
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      Nearby restaurants
      Buffet du Funiculaire
      8 minEuropean
      Restaurant Take a Break
      7 minInternational
      Auberge d'Hauterive
      14 minFrench
      La Table de Palafitte
      1 minFrench
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      Latenium
      7 minSpeciality Museums
      Les Piscines du Nid-du-Crô
      12 minBeaches
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      All reviews on stilts direct access to the lake unique experience lake neuchatel private deck special occasion romantic package view over the lake the air conditioning exceptional hotel relaxing break overnight stay room setting wooden blinds amazing location living room enjoy the view
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      Reviewed 3 weeks ago
      Beautiful sunrise

      Strongly recommend the lake pavillon for the beautiful sunrise view on the lake. The room is big and very comfortable. The breakfast is amazing (homemade jams). Truly relaxing and unique experience...

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      Thank Constance G
      Response from Sandoz-Hotels, Directeur général at Hotel PalafitteResponded 2 weeks ago

      Dear Constance, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Yves Chavaillaz General Manager

      Reviewed October 5, 2018
      Great hotel for romantic escape or business seminar for Executives

      Everything is Swiss Quality with high standards from rooms to business meeting rooms and restaurant which is delicious. Highly recommended for your Top Exexcutive business seminar. I did it with 12 others EXexcutive VP's and they loved it ¨!

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      Thank drault2018
      Response from Sandoz-Hotels, Directeur général at Hotel PalafitteResponded October 8, 2018

      Dear Drault2018, We thank you so much for your nice comments. We are looking forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Yves Chavaillaz General Manager

      Reviewed September 11, 2018 via mobile
      Loving it so far!!

      This place is amazing we are staying in a room on the lake The views are amazing,can sit here all day long and no need to go anywhere Lovely friendly staff Will eat in the restaurant tomorrow night for my birthday looking forward to it...More

      Thank Karen B
      Response from Sandoz-Hotels, Directeur général at Hotel PalafitteResponded September 12, 2018

      Dear Karen, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback, which I will share with the team straight away! We wish you a very happy birthday with us.... and we look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Yves Chavaillaz General Manager

      Reviewed September 7, 2018 via mobile
      Amazing stay at hotel on stilts

      Amazing stay with the romantic package at this hotel. Room was lovely and spacious and with the most comfy bed, lovely jacuzzi bath with wooden blinds that could be opened to see straight out to the lake. Four course set menu was lovely and variety...More

      Thank Allyb33
      Reviewed July 30, 2018
      Switzerland's best kept secret!

      Hotel Palafitte must be Switzerland's best kept secret! An extraordinary Hotel in an awesome location, overwater bungalows with an exquisite sustainable interior design, absolutely delicious food (menu or à-la-carte) served on the Restaurant's Terrace (or indoor), impeccable, friendly and courteous service from check-in to check-out!...More

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      Response from Sandoz-Hotels, Directeur général at Hotel PalafitteResponded July 31, 2018

      Dear scm1201, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We look forward to welcoming you back soon! Best regards, Yves Chavaillaz General Manager

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      MyrVan
      November 13, 2017|
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      Response from kosppspr | Reviewed this property |
      Hello. No i don't think there is a gym inside the hotel. But you can do many other things if you want to work out like swimming in the lake or just take a walk in Neuchatel. It is just beautifu!
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      Response from pog64 | Reviewed this property |
      In our room was a double bed wih the possibility to have a spare one. Do not know, if you are more than three.
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      "Overwater bungalows are definitely worth paying the extra!"
      scm1201
      Jul. 30, 2018
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      "Have a Lakeside Paviliion"
      Shipwrecked49
      Aug. 17, 2017
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      "Try to get one of the room right on the lake."
      RobertMeister
      Jul. 11, 2017
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      "If you have small kids try to check the inner row of rooms which don't have direct access to the lake."
      Toscano88
      Jun. 27, 2017
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      PRICE RANGE
      US$296 - US$530 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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      SwitzerlandCanton of NeuchatelNeuchâtel
      NUMBER OF ROOMS
      38
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