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Gstaad Palace
Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
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$1,175
28 Jun 2026
Highest upcoming
$2,437
28 Feb 2027
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$1,853
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Condé Nast Readers' Choice 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021 Gold List 2025 · 2020 · 2018
Character and identity
Perched above Gstaad like a turreted fairytale castle, this 90-room grande dame has been run by the Scherz family since 1938 and sets the tone for the village's discreet, old-money rhythm. The look is mountain chic with a British accent: carved wood, beamed ceilings, open fires, and a lobby bar that functions as Europe's parlour for posh people-watching. Expect a theatrical Grill restaurant with tableside flambé and Asian-inflected cooking from chef Franz Faeh, a Grand Terrace for all-day dining, winter fondue and Italian outposts, the storied GreenGo nightclub, and a spa with hydrotherapy and art deco pools.
Who's it for
Best for:
Returning families and couples who want alpine grandeur without St. Moritz flash. Children are seriously looked after, with St Bernard walks, llama visits and a kids' club running 10am to 9pm, while parents lean into the spa, the Grill, and ski-in winters or hiking summers. Repeat guests who like being remembered will feel instantly at home.
Should look elsewhere:
First-timers expecting cutting-edge contemporary design or minimalist luxury will find the aesthetic traditional and the sustainability story uneven (plastic toiletries remain). The gym is pocket-sized, there are no adapted accessible rooms, and the 23.5C pool will feel cool to anyone used to heated resort water.
Bottom line
What you're really paying for is continuity: third-generation ownership, staff who know your allergies and your cat's caviar order, and a guest book that treats the place as a second home. Best for travellers planning to return rather than tick a box. Book a room with a balcony for the Alpine view, request 709 if the turret bathroom is free, and time a visit for peak winter season or the quieter summer hiking window.
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Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
Switzerland · 46.4731° N, 7.2894° E
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