What if we told you one of the most popular hotels in Switzerland had zero stars? Oh, and the “suites” also had no doors, walls, or ceilings?
Swiss conceptual artists and brothers, Frank and Patrick Ricklin are the masterminds behind the Null Stern or “no star” Hotel. With the tagline “The only star is you,” these open-air suites are located in the Swiss Alps, and come with a hefty price tag — 325 Swiss Francs per night — or about $340. Each “room” features a double bed, a couple of night tables, and literally nothing else. And while the views are breathtaking — hello, mountains — guests also have access to an on-site butler who provides meals and handles room-service, and (thankfully) a washroom is nearby.
There are four open-air rooms located in different locations: the Vineyard suite offers a hidden nest for you to “see without being seen,” where you might catch a glimpse of winemakers at work; the Fairenet suite is located on a mystical hill and is the home to the smallest registered vineyard in the world; the Bayart suite offers stunning views of the Rhône Valley; and the most bizarre of the group — the Anti-Idyllic suite, is situated on the side of a thoroughfare, next to a … gas station? “Rather than a place of rest, this new version aims to keep you awake and offers a place of reflection on current affairs such as the climate, the economy, security or equality” it states on the hotel’s website. Guests are then invited to share their reflections in an “idea chest” which will contribute to future actions on a local level.
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