The best place to stay on Lake Lucerne isn't in the city of Lucerne, but here, in Vitznau, where the castlelike Park Hotel Vitznau presides over the waterfront like something out of a Disney film.

Perched on the edge of a cliff overlooking Lake Lucerne, it dates back to 1873, when two sawmill owners purchased an alpine meadow and built a hotel. From the start, it was a magnet for celebrities.

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage and re-brand a hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland. The property is currently undergoing a renovation and will re-open as Mandarin ...