Gstaad Palace
Gstaad's landmark since 1913: a hilltop palace hotel of celebrity lore, with a decadent spa, gourmet dining, and the famous GreenGo nightclub.
Some hotels acquire a reputation; Gstaad Palace has spent more than a century cultivating one. Welcoming elite guests since 1913, the hotel stands high on the slopes above the village of Gstaad, its turreted silhouette one of the most recognisable in the Swiss Alps.
It has long been a playground for the famous, though the appeal isn’t simply the guest list. The Palace knows how to fill a day and a night. Afternoons stretch comfortably at Bar du Grill; evenings, for those so inclined, run late at GreenGo, the legendary nightclub that has kept its cachet across generations of changing tastes.
The fundamentals are flawless. The rooms are properly luxurious, the spa frankly decadent, and the dining gourmet in the unhurried, multi-restaurant way a hotel of this stature is expected to manage. None of it feels like a museum piece; the Palace has stayed current without sanding away its character.
What rounds out the stay is a programme of experiences that lean into the setting. Guided Alpine walks make the most of the surrounding mountains; cooking classes bring the kitchen within reach; and insights into Swiss watchmaking connect guests to the craft the region is quietly famous for.
For travellers who want their Alpine stay with a side of history and a generous measure of glamour, Gstaad Palace remains the address: a grande dame that has been the heart of Gstaad’s winters for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of relinquishing the role.
