Best for
For a trip centered on skiing around Gstaad in winter or hiking in summer, make the Palace your grand-hotel base.
Best for
For a trip centered on skiing around Gstaad in winter or hiking in summer, make the Palace your grand-hotel base.
What makes it special
Leave time after a day outdoors for the Palace Spa's indoor pool and open-air Jacuzzi; the latter has panoramic mountain views.
Room to consider
Consider the Deluxe Junior Suite Mountain View for its balcony, lounge, and walk-in wardrobe when you want more space for a mountain stay.
Insider tip
If fondue is part of your winter stay, reserve La Fromagerie ahead; its former gold-storage bunker adds character to dinner.
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Gstaad Palace's turrets rise above the village, looking across the Saanenland toward the Bernese Alps. The hotel has been part of this landscape since 1913 and remains in the hands of the Scherz family, now in its third generation. Its grand dining rooms and late-night club belong as much to its character as the mountain outlook. This is a hotel with an active social life, alongside the quieter spaces of its gardens and spa.
Gstaad Palace operates in winter and summer seasons, each shaping the rhythm of a stay. Winter brings skiing and snow-covered walking trails in the surrounding region; summer moves life toward the terraces, tennis courts, and outdoor pool. The hotel maintains a shuttle connection with Gstaad village, and its hilltop position remains part of the daily journey between the Palace and the shops below.
North-facing rooms have a bathtub; mountain-view rooms have a shower. Bed choices depend on the room layout.
North-facing rooms look toward Rellerli Mountain and the chalet landscape, with a writing corner inside. Some interiors have exposed wood beams and floral curtains. An attic layout has a sloping ceiling above the sleeping area. The north-facing bathroom has a single basin or double vanity, depending on the layout.
The south-facing option looks across the Palace Garden toward the peaks. In one interior, red accents and botanical prints frame a desk and seating by the window. Pale stone surrounds the bathroom, where two basins sit on a long wood vanity.
North-facing rooms look toward Rellerli Mountain and the chalet landscape, with a writing corner inside. Some interiors have exposed wood beams and floral curtains. An...
Most rooms can connect to a Deluxe Junior Suite.
The chalet outlook reaches toward Oberbort, Schönried and Rellerli Mountain. A writing corner sits in the sleeping area, with wood ceiling beams and botanical artwork in some interiors. One layout places the desk behind the bed. Another has a writing table beside the window and an upholstered chair nearby.
The bathroom has a bathtub. One design pairs geometric tiles with two basins and a dressing table beneath a mirror. Other interiors use gray fabrics and fitted wood cabinetry around the bed.
The chalet outlook reaches toward Oberbort, Schönried and Rellerli Mountain. A writing corner sits in the sleeping area, with wood ceiling beams and botanical artwork...
Some suites can connect to a Cosy Room.
An open lounge sits beside the sleeping area, with windows facing Oberbort and Schönried. Sofas and low tables occupy different positions across the suites. In some interiors, checked fabrics and botanical artwork sit beneath wood ceiling beams. Fitted wardrobes provide a separate dressing space.
The bathroom has a bathtub and shower. One design pairs green tiles with a glass-enclosed shower and two basins beneath a long mirror. Another has patterned walls, with a dressing table and chair beside the window.
An open lounge sits beside the sleeping area, with windows facing Oberbort and Schönried. Sofas and low tables occupy different positions across the suites. In...
Some rooms have a private balcony. These rooms can connect to an Alpine Suite.
The Palace Garden and peaks of the Bernese Oberland form the outlook from the windows. Layouts include a corner lounge or writing desk. One interior pairs green checked textiles with botanical artwork and a desk facing the window.
The bathroom has a spacious shower. In one design, two basins run beneath a broad mirror, with red walls above pale stone and a patterned tile floor. Fitted wardrobes and wood trim continue the alpine character into the bedroom.
The Palace Garden and peaks of the Bernese Oberland form the outlook from the windows. Layouts include a corner lounge or writing desk. One interior...
Some rooms have a walk-in wardrobe and sofa bed or space for an extra bed. Connecting rooms are available.
The windows look across Gstaad or the Palace Garden toward the Bernese peaks. A corner lounge shares the sleeping space, with furniture and colors that vary across rooms. One interior has checked fabrics and exposed wood beams. Another pairs blue seating with a low coffee table by the bed.
The bathroom has a bathtub and separate shower. In some layouts, a long double vanity stands opposite the bathing area. Others place a corner bathtub and dressing space near the entrance. Several interiors also have a writing table beside the window.
The windows look across Gstaad or the Palace Garden toward the Bernese peaks. A corner lounge shares the sleeping space, with furniture and colors that...
Most suites have a steam bath. Connecting options include a Corner Suite, Classic Room or Deluxe Room.
A lounge sits alongside the sleeping area, with sofas, armchairs and a low coffee table arranged differently across the suites. Linen and wool textiles accompany beige, brown and blue tones. Views take in Gstaad, Le Rubli or Wispile and the Palace Garden.
The bedroom leads to a walk-in wardrobe and bathroom. Some bathrooms combine a bathtub with a separate tiled shower, while other interiors pair pale wood walls with a long vanity and two basins. Exposed ceiling beams and botanical artwork appear in several designs.
A lounge sits alongside the sleeping area, with sofas, armchairs and a low coffee table arranged differently across the suites. Linen and wool textiles accompany...
Some suites can connect to a Tower Two Bedroom Suite or a Classic Room.
A bathtub occupies the turret, beside windows looking across the mountain landscape. The bedroom and lounge share an open space, with a walk-in wardrobe near the entrance. Light-colored wood and soft hues accompany exposed ceiling beams and framed artwork.
The lounge overlooks Gstaad, Le Rubli or Saanen. One interior places a checked sofa, round table and writing desk beside the windows. In another, pale green accents surround the bed and sitting area. Two basins sit beneath a broad mirror beside the bathing area.
A bathtub occupies the turret, beside windows looking across the mountain landscape. The bedroom and lounge share an open space, with a walk-in wardrobe near...
The suite can connect to a Superior Room.
The bedroom is separate from the living and dining room. Orange, yellow and green accents run through the furnishings. Mediterranean-influenced mosaics decorate the bathroom. The windows look across the Palace Garden and chalet landscape toward the Bernese mountains.
The lounge has a sofa and armchairs, with a dining table near the window. Wood ceiling beams continue into the bedroom. A walk-in wardrobe adjoins the en-suite bathroom, which has a bathtub and shower. A separate guest bathroom also includes a shower.
The bedroom is separate from the living and dining room. Orange, yellow and green accents run through the furnishings. Mediterranean-influenced mosaics decorate the bathroom. The...
The suite can connect to a Deluxe Junior Suite, which can also connect to a Classic Room.
Traditional wood ceiling panels frame a separate living room with a lounge and dining area. Windows look toward Gstaad and the mountains. In some interiors, a round metal chandelier hangs above a long dining table, with deer artwork and a sideboard along the wall. The bedroom is separate, with a small sitting area by the bed in one layout.
A walk-in wardrobe links the bedroom to the bathroom. One bathroom design has a bathtub and two basins, with patterned tiles and a separate enclosed shower. Natural wall colors and patterned fabrics continue through the suite.
Traditional wood ceiling panels frame a separate living room with a lounge and dining area. Windows look toward Gstaad and the mountains. In some interiors,...
Red and pink fabrics mix with antique pine, hand-painted furniture and embroidered textiles. A separate living room holds a lounge and dining area, overlooking the Palace Garden and Bernese mountains. In one interior, pendant lights hang above a wood dining table, with a fitted bar cabinet along the wall.
The bedroom has a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite bathroom. A separate guest bathroom includes a shower. One bathroom design has green stone around the bathtub and double vanity. Floral curtains and wood paneling continue into the sleeping area.
Red and pink fabrics mix with antique pine, hand-painted furniture and embroidered textiles. A separate living room holds a lounge and dining area, overlooking the...
The suite can connect to a Tower Junior Suite, which can also connect to a Classic Room.
Two bedrooms flank a shared living room with a dining area and a spacious lounge. Natural colors and embroidered silk fabrics accompany the upholstered seating. Wood ceiling beams and framed artwork add detail to the rooms. The windows look across Gstaad toward the Palace Garden and surrounding peaks.
Each bedroom has its own bathroom, and a separate guest bathroom offers a shower. A bathtub sits in the tower beside windows overlooking the mountains. A writing desk occupies the rounded tower. Walk-in wardrobes sit near the bedrooms.
Two bedrooms flank a shared living room with a dining area and a spacious lounge. Natural colors and embroidered silk fabrics accompany the upholstered seating....
Views from the wraparound rooftop terrace reach across the Saanenland in every direction. Inside, a fireplace lounge adjoins the dining area, with wood beams and pastel furnishings. Patterned fabrics, leather and polished wood floors finish the rooms.
The three bedrooms each have a bathroom. Two bathrooms include a steam bath, while the third has a bathtub with panoramic views. In one interior, skylights and broad windows surround the bathing area. Dark stone runs across its vanity and tub surround. The dining room has a long table and upholstered chairs beneath a glass chandelier.
Views from the wraparound rooftop terrace reach across the Saanenland in every direction. Inside, a fireplace lounge adjoins the dining area, with wood beams and...
The 90 rooms and suites combine Alpine comfort with an understated British note. Individual interiors use wood, warm colors, and layered fabrics. Cosy Rooms start at 28 square meters, while Deluxe Room Mountain View categories measure 46 to 55 square meters. Outlooks vary by room, taking in the village, Palace Garden, or peaks such as Wildhorn and Oldenhorn.
The Tower Two Bedroom Suite has 190 square meters, two en-suite bedrooms, a living room with dining space, and a guest bathroom with a shower. A bathtub occupies the turret, and balconies face the village and mountains. Selected connecting accommodation can extend the layout. Above it, the three-bedroom Penthouse Suite has 240 square meters indoors and a 150-square-meter roof terrace with a hot tub. A turret sauna, fireplace, small kitchen, and private elevator access make this a self-contained top-floor residence.
Le Grand & La Terrasse is the hotel's classic restaurant setting, with garden and mountain views accompanying international cooking. It serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner during the hotel's operating seasons. The terrace brings meals outside when conditions allow, while the Veranda retains a more formal evening mood. Men are asked to wear jackets there at dinner, as they are at Le Grill and Bar du Grill.
At Le Grill, the open kitchen makes the preparation part of the room's activity. The cooking draws on local ingredients within an international menu, with the rotisserie at its center. This is dinner with a defined sense of occasion, including an evening dress code that excludes sportswear and hiking or snow boots.
La Fromagerie has an unusually concrete connection to Swiss history. Its dining room occupies a former bunker where a Swiss bank stored gold during World War II. Today, fondue and raclette take precedence, including the hotel's truffle fondue. The restaurant operates in winter, giving the cheese-focused menu a seasonal place among the Palace's dining rooms. Its enclosed, chalet-style setting differs markedly from the garden-facing spaces upstairs.
Gildo's Ristorante also belongs to the winter season. The Italian restaurant takes its name from longtime maitre d' Gildo Bocchini, whose association with the hotel is part of its service history. Elsewhere, the Lobby Bar serves morning coffee, light dishes, afternoon tea, and evening cocktails. It remains the most informal thread through the day's dining, with guests meeting here before heading to their restaurant tables.
GreenGo gives the Palace a playful side after dinner. Its 1970s interiors frame a nightclub with a resident DJ and visiting performers, while cocktails and food from the Palace kitchen accompany the music. The club welcomes nonresident visitors as well as hotel guests. Entry is for guests aged 17 and older, with a valid physical ID required, and the dress code is elegant. Club nights follow a seasonal schedule, not a nightly year-round operation.
The 1,800-square-meter Palace Spa uses granite from the Lake Blausee area, with a log fire and mountain-facing relaxation spaces. Its indoor pool is complemented by an outdoor Jacuzzi, allowing open-air bathing during the hotel's winter and summer seasons. Saunas and steam baths are separated by gender. A hammam ritual moves through steam, washing, massage, and a floating pool; private spa bookings provide a sauna, steam bath, large bathtub, and lounge with their own shower and changing room.
The spa welcomes children from age four, with adult accompaniment required below 14. Younger guests can use the indoor pool, while the Jacuzzi has designated daytime access for children. Under-14s may not enter the sauna, steam bath, fitness, or relaxation areas.
Summer adds the Piscine, a 50-meter outdoor pool with an Art Deco character and a history dating to 1928. Open weather permitting, it welcomes children and local visitors as well as hotel guests. Its bar serves summer food and drinks at the counter or directly to loungers. This larger open-air swimming area is separate from the indoor pool and the spa's outdoor Jacuzzi.
Sammy's World welcomes children aged five to 12 for games and a changing activity program. Children aged three to five can participate with an accompanying adult, although some activities, particularly sports, require a minimum age of five. The family program includes creative sessions and garden activities, with the precise selection changing through the season. Connecting room and suite arrangements give families additional sleeping space without requiring everyone to share one bedroom.
Four clay tennis courts sit beside the hotel for summer play, with lessons available by arrangement. The Palace also has a squash court, while indoor tennis courts are available nearby. Inside, the gym faces the mountains and supports both cardio and strength training. Personal training, yoga, and Pilates add options beyond the regional hiking trails, without requiring a day away from the hotel.
At 1,700 meters, Walig Hut takes a stay into a more rustic part of the Saanenland. The Alpine hut dates to 1783 and is arranged separately from accommodation in the main hotel. It can host a family with two children overnight, or small groups for lunch or dinner. Fondue prepared over an open fire and an Alpine breakfast retain the hut's mountain character, with meals and overnight stays reserved through the Palace.
Gstaad is accessible by rail, and the hotel can arrange collection from the village station. For road arrivals, the Palace estimates around two hours from Geneva and two and a half hours from Zurich, subject to traffic and mountain weather. Gstaad's local airport, used for private aviation, is about five kilometers from the hotel. Arrival at Palacestrasse brings guests uphill from the village to the gardens and towered facade.
From its hilltop, the Palace looks over Gstaad's chalet rooftops toward the surrounding peaks, giving its grand-hotel architecture a distinctly Alpine setting.
When open in summer, the historic PISCINE lets guests spend unhurried afternoons by an outdoor pool, with drinks and food brought to their loungers.
Dining ranges from refined Le Grand to open-kitchen Le Grill and the informal Lobby Bar, allowing different moods without leaving the hotel.
Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
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Gstaad Palace is best for travellers who want the classic Gstaad experience: alpine views, grand-hotel service, heritage atmosphere, elegant restaurants, spa time, winter glamour, summer mountain life, and a social scene that still feels polished. It is less ideal for guests who want an ultra-modern design hotel, a ski-in, ski-out base, or a silent wellness retreat. For old-world Swiss luxury with personality, Gstaad Palace is one of the most compelling choices in the Alps.
Yes. Gstaad Palace can be excellent for families who want a luxury alpine hotel with space, service, restaurants, spa facilities, seasonal activities, and easy access to Gstaad's outdoor lifestyle. Families should choose room layouts carefully. Larger suites, connected rooms, and seasonal planning matter more here than in a simple beach resort, especially in winter when clothing, ski logistics, and dinner reservations shape the stay.
GreenGo is the legendary nightclub inside Gstaad Palace. It is part of the hotel's social identity and one of the reasons the Palace has such a strong reputation during the winter season. It matters because Gstaad Palace is not only about quiet alpine luxury. It also has a glamorous, late-evening side, making it a good fit for guests who want classic grand-hotel energy rather than a purely retreat-style stay.
The Walig Hut is an authentic alpine hut from 1783, leased and restored by Gstaad Palace. It sits above the nearby village of Gsteig at around 1,700 metres and can be used for alpine lunches, dinners, private experiences, and a very special overnight stay. It is one of the hotel's most unique features. The Walig Hut is best for guests who want the romantic, rustic side of Swiss luxury: fondue by the fire, mountain quiet, and a feeling that could not be copied in a city hotel.
Yes. La Fromagerie is one of the most distinctive dining experiences at Gstaad Palace. It is a winter fondue restaurant set in a former bunker where gold bars were stored during the Second World War, and it has been a cult Gstaad address since 1972. It is worth planning for if you want something that feels deeply local rather than just luxurious. The atmosphere is intimate, alpine, and memorable, especially after a winter day in Gstaad.
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