Looking for the best hotels in Gstaad? Check out our guide to the world-famous luxury hotels of Gstaad.
This fairy-tale castle towers impressively over the town of Gstaad. Built in 1913 and owned by the same family since 1947, The Palace is one of Gstaad’s original luxury hotels, helping to put the town on the map as a world-class winter holiday destination. The hotel has a choice of 5 different restaurants as well as GreenGo nightclub which hosts internationally renowned DJs.
Built in 2012, the Alpina is one of Gstaad’s newest and most stylish hotels. It features indoor and outdoor swimming pools as well as the Six Senses Spa which offers an extensive range of wellness treatments. The Alpina is home to two Michelin starred restaurants; Sommet which serves authentic alpine fare with an international twist and Megu which is regarded as perhaps the best Japanese restaurant in Switzerland.
Fantastically located, the Bellevue sits just off Gstaad’s Promenade, where you can find high end fashion boutiques and plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants all within a short stroll from your hotel room. Guests can enjoy a film at the in-house cinema or relax in ‘Le Grand spa’ which features swimming pools, several different saunas and even a “Himalayan Salt Inhalation grotto’! Eating options include fine dining at Michelin starred Leonard’s Restaurant, Japanese delicacies from the sushi bar or traditional Swiss Fondue from “Le Petit Chalet’; a cosy wooden cabin found in the Bellevue’s gardens.
Ultima features a collection of luxurious suites and spacious apartments located within a short walk of the Wispile and Eggli ski areas of Gstaad. It is also home to a state-of-the-art spa and a fine dining restaurant with access to an extensive wine cellar.
The Park Hotel sits just above the town centre of Gstaad, boasting fantastic views towards the Diablerets Massif. A short stroll down the hill will take you to Gstaad’s famous promenade for all your shopping and dining needs and taking the complimentary shuttle will mean you can access skiing at Gstaad Eggli within five minutes. Amenities include several restaurants, a cigar lounge and a large spa and fitness centre.
This traditional hotel is perfectly located for those who want to make the most of their time on the slopes. Arc-en-ciel sits right next to the bottom of the recently renovated Gstaad Eggli gondola which takes you into the heart of the Eggli ski area. Beginners can take a short walk to the gentle slopes of Wispile to practice their turns. The hotel features a traditional Swiss restaurant serving local specialities and a pizzeria renowned for serving up some of the best pizzas in the area.
For those with a sense of adventure, Igludorf offers the opportunity to spend a night on the mountain at 2000m altitude. Guests are served a traditional fondue dinner before enjoying a snowshoe walk or a dip in the hot tub under the stars. Wrap up warm – the building is constructed entirely from snow and ice!
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