Villa Honegg

Villa Honegg perches 700 meters above Lake Lucerne on its own hillside, so the views feel genuinely three-dimensional, mountains, water, valley, all at once. The interiors carry Art Nouveau details, lots of curved surfaces and ornamental touches, which gives the place character that newer minimalist resorts often miss. The infinity pool is almost more famous than the rooms, which tells you something about the setting.

For couples after "small, private, spectacular views," this is a strong choice. It's not a palace or a country club, it's intimate and art-focused rather than grand-ballroom formal. If you're planning a 20-person dinner or a 60-person celebration that feels exclusive rather than conventional, the setting and scale work in your favor.