Set in the gentle, green hills west of Lucerne, the Matt is a hotel as well as a compact seminar and conference centre. The well-lit rooms in this modern structure all have balconies, parquet floors, and are simply but tastefully decorated. Massages and yoga sessions can be booked, and there are many hiking options right on the doorstep. There is an in-house restaurant and a bar. A bus and train connection gets you to the centre of Lucerne in half an hour.