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Gstaad Palace Hotel

Gstaad, Switzerland

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Gstaad Palace Hotel
Perched on a hill overlooking the city, Gstaad Palace is a historic luxury hotel offering breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps. Opened in 1913 and family-operated by the Scherz Family for three generations, the landmark property combines grand hotel glamour with alpine cosiness. Renowned for personalized service and quality, the hotel has romantic architecture and interiors blending alpine style with modern amenities, for a charming, yet relaxed atmosphere.

The 95 guest rooms and suites feature Alpine chic styling with views of the Alps. The Palace Spa and health club has eight treatment rooms, a private spa suite, saunas and steam bath, relaxation areas with mountain views, indoor pool a state-of-the-art gym, an activity room, and a unique Hammam experience with seven rooms. During the summer months, there’s an Olympic outdoor swimming pool.

For dining, the iconic hotel has five gastronomic experiences including Le Grill gourmet restaurant with a show kitchen and wine cellar. Gildo's Ristorante serves authentic Italian cuisine, La Fromagerie has Swiss specialties including Fondue and Raclette, while Le Grand Restaurant & La Grand Terrace have an elegant buffet on Saturday evenings. For dining with the ultimate view, the Walig Hut is an authentic Swiss alpine hut built in 1793, providing a tranquil setting for lunch and dinner 1700 meters above Gsteig.

The Gstaad Palace has five banquet rooms available for weddings, concerts, meetings, and expositions with up to 350 attendees. Please note: The hotel is generally open from mid-December through early March for the winter season and from late June to mid-September in the summer.
Hotel Address:
  • Gstaad Palace Hotel
  • Palacestrasse 28
  • Gstaad, Bern 3780
  • Switzerland
Locale(s):
  • Gstaad:

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Location Summary
A short walk to the center of the village, the Gstaad Palace is located on a hilltop overlooking the heart of Gstaad with panoramic views of the Alps.

Directions to Hotel
Directions From Airport To Hotel: Primary Airport - Geneva 160km and 2 hours East; Secondary Airport: Zurich 200km and 3 hours West; Tertiary Airport: Berne 90km and 1.5 hours; West Basel 190km and 2.5 hours Northwest.

By car from Geneva Airport: Highway in direction of Lausanne/Vevey/Berne - Exit Bulle - in direction of Chateaux D Oex - Saanen Gstaad -or- Highway in direction of Lausanne/Vevey/Montreux/Aigle - Exit Aigle - in Direction of Col De Pillon - Gsteig - Gstaad.

By car from Zurich Airport: Highway in direction of Berne/Thun/Interlaken - Exit Wimmis - in direction of Zweisimmen - Saanen - Gstaad.
Banquets & Meetings
5 meeting/banquet rooms on site.
Fine Dining On Site
5 restaurants on site with different type of cuisines.
Fine Dining Nearby
5 min walking.
Child Programs
Kids programs for children 5 to 12 years of age.
Pets Allowed
Yes, but not allowed in restaurants and bars.
Pool Outdoor
1 Olympic outdoor pool & 1 Jacuzzi.
Spa Facility
1800 sqm with 8 treatment rooms, hammam, Private Spa Suite etc.
Tennis Courts On Site
4 outdoor Tennis courts on site.
Ecological Tourism
Paragliding and river rafting
Golf Driving Range
In Saanenmöser (approx. 10 min drive).
Golfing
In Saanenmöser (approx. 10 min drive).
Hiking
300 kilometers of walking trails.
Horseback Riding
nearby.
Shopping
On-site and 5 minutes from hotel.
Skiing Snow
5 min from the hotel.
Tennis Courts Nearby
In Saanenmöser (approx. 10 min drive ).
Volleyball
Beach volleyball nearby.
Recommended Rooms
The Superior Rooms with south-facing views overlook the Swiss Alps, while the Superior Rooms with north-facing views overlook the entrance of the hotel with more space and a corner seating arrangement.


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Hotel Amenities
  • - Banquets & Meetings
    - Business Center
    - Meeting Space
    - Disabled Access
    - Fine Dining On Site
    - Fine Dining Nearby
    - Fitness Center
    - High Speed Internet
    - Child Programs
    - Pets Allowed
    - Pool Indoor
    - Pool Outdoor
    - Spa Facility
    - Tennis Courts On Site
Available Activities
  • - Ballooning Hot Air
    - Biking Mountain
    - Biking Touring
    - Skeet Shooting
    - Ecological Tourism
    - Fishing Fly
    - Golf Driving Range
    - Golfing
    - Hiking
    - Horseback Riding
    - Ice Skating
    - Jogging Running
    - Shopping
    - Skiing_snow
    - Tennis Courts Nearby
    - Volleyball


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