The Chedi Andermatt

Character and identity

Jean-Michel Gathy's design reads as an oversized alpine chalet from outside and something altogether more layered within: dark woods, deep reds, leather and Asian objects threaded through Swiss lodge bones across 119 rooms and suites. The property anchors sleepy Andermatt, a quieter Swiss ski town than St. Moritz or Zermatt, with a lift to 112 miles of slopes directly opposite. Dining runs serious, with two Michelin stars at The Japanese (Sato and Toffolon) plus The Japanese at Gütsch slopeside, the bicultural East-meets-West Restaurant, and a 16-foot cheese cellar. The 25,000-square-foot spa, pool complex and ski-butler service set the tone.

Who's it for

Bottom line

What sets this place apart is the depth of the food and spa programme inside a genuinely quiet alpine town: two Michelin stars on site, a 25,000-square-foot wellness floor with indoor-outdoor pools, and ski-butler service that removes every logistical friction. Book a Grand Deluxe for the two-sided fireplace and terrace; the Furka suite suits families or groups of up to eight. Winter delivers the full picture, including The Chalet's fondue and the outdoor Finnish sauna.