Greeted at the main entrance by familiar staff, there’s a lovely sense of homecoming and it’s easy to see why guests return year after year once they’ve discovered this stunning home from home. Guests immediately sink into the warmth and comfort of the Lobby Bar. A chilled bubbling glass of Champagne to celebrate one’s arrival is essential as the stresses of the outside world begin to fade away. You’ve entered the world of the Gstaad Palace, nothing else matters.
Once you arrive in your beautifully refurbished Alpine-style room or suite, it’s time to unwind. Rich embellished fabrics, mountain pine and every possible comfort create a luxurious finish in a relaxed, informal manner. Stunning views from every window literally complete the picture. Leaving the sanctity of your room, explore the multitude of dining options within the hotel. From the casual ambiance of La Fromagerie where a traditional fondue is essential, Gildo’s Ristorante for delicious, authentic Italian cooking; to the sophisticated elegance of Le Grill, awarded 16 Gault Millau points, Le Grand Restaurant and La Grande Terrasse where an extensive buffet is served every Saturday evening.
The options seem endless as barbecues are part of the summer fare and a large buffet breakfast is the perfect start to every morning whatever the season. It’s just as well there are so many activities on offer as the sumptuous food surely means a little more exercise is needed!
While enjoying a well-deserved reputation for winter glamour, the Gstaad Palaces caters to all seasons. In the spring and summer explore the glorious mountains
as the beauty of the Alps is year-round. Bike through flower covered hillsides, enjoy tennis, golf, or for the more adventurous go mountaineering and hiking and at the end of the day plunge into the Olympic-sized swimming pool and swim a few lengths under a sky the colour of Alpine bluebells.
If relaxing is on your agenda, the luxurious spa provides the necessary tranquillity to recuperate from the physical challenges of the nearby ski slopes or just relax and breathe in the steam or pine-infused sauna. The enormous and stunning Jacuzzi pool beckons from outside. In the winter with snow gently falling on to the steaming water, it’s the perfect combination of yin and yang.
Enjoy personal body treatments, relax in the day spa, honeymoon with a private romantic spa and indulge in the traditional Hamman, where relaxation is non-negotiable as you journey through seven incredible rooms. A daily trip to the spa isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity.
And after all that, if you fancy a break from the luxury and comfort of the Palace, the rustic Walig Hut provides an alternative option. An authentic Swiss alpine hut perched high above Gsteig, step back in time to 1786 when the hut was built and retains much of its original authenticity. Stay overnight and enjoy complete solitude before returning to reality.
It seems the Gstaad Palace literally has everything covered and can cater impressively for any occasion. From dinner for two to an intimate wedding, a large private event or corporate conference rooms or if you want, rent the entire palace!
Whether a winter resort or a summer retreat, the Gstaad Palace Hotel is the ultimate mountain paradise and is your home from home in the beautiful Swiss Alps. We loved it and can only say that we can’t wait to go back to our palace in the mountains!
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