Gstaad Palace
Hotel · Gstaad ·
Elegant hotel with spa, diverse dining, and alpine views
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Elegant hotel with spa, diverse dining, and alpine views
"Resembling a fairytale castle with towers and turrets, Gstaad Palace is an award-winning hotel that encourages guests to indulge in spa treatments, truffle fondue, and pasta cooking classes, while putting ski slopes and toboggan runs right outside the door." - Caitlin Morton
"Glamour is built into the Gstaad Palace’s DNA: Liz Taylor and Richard Burton were regulars, and Michael Jackson wanted to buy it. But for all that, this hotel is more about quiet elegance than the flash-your-cash glitz on show in St. Moritz. For more than a century, Europe’s aristocracy has made a beeline for the palace, which towers over the impossibly pretty village where the likes of Prada and Louis Vuitton have quaint chalet shops. With its turrets backed by the majestic mountain scenery, it looks like something conjured up by Disney. The real magic, though, is inside. Since the 1930s, the Scherz family, which owns the hotel, has created less a grand institution and more a relaxed second home in the mountains, albeit one with a dress code. Generations of the same family visit year after year, greeting the staff like long-lost friends and congregating in the capacious lobby bar after time on the slopes or by the pool. Bedrooms have the feel of a Swiss chalet about them, with nothing too startling to detract from the Alpine panoramas. In the restaurant, often visited by English singer Robbie Williams, chef Franz Faeh’s food is served with theatrical flair. You don’t even have to open your menu before ordering—it’s that kind of place. It's the kind of place, too, where you can imagine a guest turning up with 150 suitcases, demanding liters of Evian water to wash with, or insisting their cat be fed 50 grams of caviar a day. This is a hotel where the extraordinary feels like an everyday affair. From $980. —Jane Knight" - CNT Editors
"An ultra-luxe, long-running hotel favored by celebrities; recommended for those seeking an indulgent winter stay and warming up with traditional fondue after outdoor activities." - Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman Sophie Friedman is a journalist, editor, and fact-checker specializing in travel and anything related to it. She also writes for AFAR, Fodor's, and The Infatuation, and was previously editor-in-chief of Michelin Guide US. learn more
"As far as Alps skiing goes, Gstaad’s location in the Sarine Valley in western Switzerland, is ideal for beginners and those who are sensitive to high altitudes (1,400 is the highest point, making this a fine introduction to European piste, and off-piste, activity). As delightful as it is to ski or snowboard in one of the country’s toniest towns (Madonna and Justin Timberlake are fans, to name a couple of celebs), it’s even better unwinding back at the ultra luxurious Gstaad Palace . If the cold weather is wreaking havoc on your face, consider the rejuvenating facial (Augustinus Bader products are a featured part of the service), or book a spa suite and prepare to be scrubbed down until your dry, wintery skin is once again buttery soft, supple, and smooth."
"Distinguished as one of the last family-owned and managed luxury hotels in the country, this address carries a personal touch and a commitment to tradition and excellence. A steadfast dedication to guest privacy and discretion makes it a favoured destination for celebrities and anyone seeking a tranquil retreat, while long‑tenured employees—many with over a decade at the Palace—underscore a welcoming, familiar atmosphere and first‑rate service. EHL’s comprehensive, practical training across all major hotel departments underpins leadership that understands colleagues and collaborates effectively." - Le Guide MICHELIN