The Alpina Gstaad
Hotel · Gstaad
Alpinastrasse 23, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
Highlights
Luxury chalet hotel with stunning alpine views & exceptional service
Alpinastrasse 23, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland Get directions
Luxury chalet hotel with stunning alpine views & exceptional service
Alpinastrasse 23, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland Get directions
"Perched on a hill within walking distance of the storybook resort town, this six-story luxury retreat opened in 2012 after a 15-year development to meet strict local building codes. The lobby makes a dramatic first impression with contemporary art, double-height ceilings, a sleek central staircase and extensive use of reclaimed wood from across the Alps. The 58 timber-walled rooms, suites and residences—crafted by Chaletbau Matti and regional artisans—blend modern and traditional Alpine details, from marble-clad bathrooms and large soaking tubs to carved wooden ceilings, painted cupboards inspired by historic Swiss homes and hanging lamps made from embroidered leather cowbell straps; gas fireplaces add cozy warmth." - Adam H. Graham
"The Alpina is an incredibly chic, modern, yet cozy hotel with lots to offer. If you are looking for a health kick, their spa has all the modern wellness technologies and treatments you could wish for. Their food is delicious too, with some amazing healthy and nutritious options." - Elise Taylor
"A sleek six-story retreat that blends contemporary design with Swiss Alpine tradition after a 15-year development process; the lobby impresses with contemporary artwork, double-height ceilings and a dramatic central staircase, while interiors pair reclaimed wood with marble-clad bathrooms and large soaking tubs. The 58 timber-walled rooms, suites and residences were crafted in collaboration with regional artisans, featuring carved wooden ceilings, painted wooden cupboards inspired by traditional Alpine homes, embroidered-leather cowbell-strap lamps and gas fireplaces for cozy evenings." - Adam H. Graham
"Eco-conscious minibars presented in restored antique wardrobes and regenerative wood boxes showcase regionally sourced goods within a 15-mile radius—Swiss sodas, Länggasse tea, herb salt, dried pear spread and Choba Choba chocolate-covered almonds—and use refillable glass bottles with filtered mountain water to minimize plastic waste." - Nora Zelevansky
"Opened in 2012 after a 15-year build to meet strict local codes, this six-story Swiss alpine-chic hotel sits on a five-acre hill a short walk from Gstaad’s center and is noted as the first luxury property to arrive there in a century. Its theatrical subterranean tunnel entry and a double-height lobby clad in reclaimed wood from Switzerland, France, and Austria set a modern-meets-traditional tone that continues inside the 56 timber-walled rooms and suites (designed with Hirsch Bedner Associates and regional craftsmen), which pair carved wooden ceilings and embroidered-leather-cowbell lighting with marble bathrooms, large soaking tubs, gas fireplaces and residential-feeling Grand Luxe accommodations; thoughtful touches include warm wool slippers guests are invited to take home and the absence of single-use plastics. Guests are drawn by an enormous, wellness-focused Six Senses spa of more than 20,000 sq ft — offering Tibetan healing programs, multi-day yoga/sleep retreats, varied massage styles and an outdoor heated pool that steams in winter — plus a private cinema (which runs a climate-change film series) and a lively après scene. Dining is a major draw: a contemporary Japanese restaurant from chef Tsutomu Kugota serving sushi, sashimi and showstopping items like Kagero wagyu, a moody Japanese whisky bar with rare bottles, a one-Michelin-starred tasting restaurant led by executive chef Martin Göschel (with dishes such as saddle of lamb and poached oysters and a dedicated vegetarian menu), and a cozy Swiss Stübli for raclette and fondue sourced from regional artisanal farms; there’s also a Havana-inspired cigar lounge with a walk-in humidor. Practical perks include Tesla transfers to nearby slopes (Eggli, Wasserngrat, Wispile), on-site rental gear and quick, efficient service; family-friendly amenities encompass a kids club, babysitting and weekly crafts programs. The hotel operates seasonally (mid-December to mid-March and a summer season beginning in June, extended to mid-October in 2023) and has received EarthCheck recognition for sustainability; three guest rooms are equipped for wheelchair accessibility." - Jennifer Flowers
