Best Design Hotels in Gstaad
Gstaad, a luxury resort in the Bernese Oberland region of the Swiss Alps, is world-renowned for its sophisticated ski experiences – where snow-capped peaks frame charming chalets and pristine slopes transform into playgrounds for the elite. With an extensive network of cable cars offering convenient access to surrounding ski areas, such as Wispile and Rinderberg, the area boasts an expanse of all-level pistes and cross-country trails and the nearby Glacier 3000 presents year-round opportunities to enjoy action on the slopes. Summer is also an outdoor enthusiast’s dream with golf, mountain biking, rafting and hiking just some of the warm-weather sports to choose from. Aside from the many outdoor adventures, Gstaad is home to the shortest shopping street in Switzerland and offers a superb selection of gourmet restaurants and luxury hotels. Read on to discover our favourite luxury hotels in Gstaad – where the harmony of tradition and indulgence creates an atmosphere of unrivalled elegance in the heart of the Swiss Alps.
Canton of Bern, Gstaad
The Alpina Gstaad
(5 stars)One of Gstaad’s newer hotels, having opened in 2012, The Alpina has just 57 rooms. This gives it more of a boutique feel than some of its imposing neighbours. But it still packs a punch when it comes to facilities. Its Six Senses Spa boasts a range of thermal rooms, an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a gym and a juice bar. There’s also a ski shop, a Graff diamond boutique, a hair salon and a cinema. When it comes to food, the options are plentiful too – Megu, a fine dining Japanese restaurant, a Swiss Stübli, French cuisine at Sommetand and a casual lounge bar.
Canton of Bern, Gstaad
Le Grand Bellevue
(5 stars)A pale gold exterior, art deco signage and a lavish entrance ensure guests receive an impressive welcome here. It’s another small hotel in terms of bedrooms – 57 to be exact. But, like The Alpina, it has much to offer in the way of amenities; a huge subterranean spa with a 17 zone thermal suite, a salt grotto and an indoor hydrotherapy pool, an outdoor spa pool, fitness classes, tennis courts, a kids’ club, a playroom and a cinema. The main restaurant, Leonard’s, has a Michelin star, while Le Petit Chalet serves traditional Swiss comfort foods and there’s the Sushi Bar for lighter, more casual meals.