About this hotel
General information
A white castle on the hillside above the tiny village of Gstaad, Gstaad Palace is framed by Alpine peaks, forests and the chalets of the old town. Its story began in 1913, and from the start it has drawn politicians, business leaders, writers, artists and performers. From 1938 three generations of the Scherz family owned and nurtured the hotel, preserving the feel of a small country estate where attentive service meets opulent interiors and an aristocratic spirit.
Nearly a century of growth has given the hotel six restaurants and three bars, four outdoor tennis courts and a squash court, and a spa with indoor and outdoor pools. A 240 m² ballroom and four meeting rooms host business and private events, and there are boutiques, a gift shop and a garage. Le Restaurant and Le Grill ask for smart casual dress, with a jacket for men in the evening.
Location
The hotel is in Gstaad, at the centre of the Saanenland region. Bern is 91 km away (about an hour by car or two hours by train), Geneva 160 km (two hours by road) and Zurich 220 km (around two and a half hours).
Spa
The 1,800 m² spa has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, eight treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, a relaxation area and a modern gym. Massages and face and body treatments use Cinq Mondes, Sisley, L.Raphael and Jardin des Monts products.
Sports & leisure
The hotel has four outdoor tennis courts and a squash court. Nearby are indoor courts, the Gstaad-Saanenland golf course and bicycle hire, and in winter downhill and cross-country skiing, snowboarding, skating, tobogganing, mountaineering, curling and snowshoeing. Winter sports equipment can be bought or hired at the hotel.
For children
Children aged 5 to 12 have sports and entertainment programmes, a playroom and a playground; babysitting is available on request.
Restaurants & bars
The six restaurants follow the seasons, from fondue in winter to poolside barbecue in summer.
- Le Grill — international gastronomic à la carte dining with an open kitchen, live music and dancing in the evening
- Gildo’s — Italian cooking from every region of Italy and fine wines, named after long-serving maître d’hôtel Gildo Boccini
- La Fromagerie — Swiss cuisine and fondue in a cosy winter restaurant with checked tablecloths and candlelight
- Le Restaurant — international cuisine to a soft piano accompaniment
- La Grande Terrasse — open-air restaurant in the park with mountain views, open in fine weather all year round
- Snack & Barbecue — snacks and grills beside the indoor pool, summer only
- Hotel bar — live music, drinks and snacks
- Lobby bar — a lounge with an open fire and panoramic windows onto the mountains
- GreenGo — nightclub styled on the discos of the mid-1970s
Pets
Pets are welcome.
Rooms
The 100 rooms and suites are decorated in a distinctly Swiss style that echoes the Alpine scenery outside, with modern technical comforts throughout.
Classic Room
A bedroom with a small sitting area and a bathroom, looking out over the surrounding landscape; connects to a Deluxe Junior Suite.
Superior Room Mountain View
A bedroom with sitting area and a bathroom, facing north towards the Résidences du Palace or the hotel entrance, or south towards the gardens and mountains. Some have a balcony; connects to an Alpine Suite.
Cosy Room
A bedroom with sitting area and a bathroom, with views of Palace hill; connects to a Classic Junior Suite.
Classic Junior Suite
A bedroom with sitting area, walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, overlooking the hotel entrance or the Résidence du Palace; some connect to a Cosy Room.
Tower Junior Suite Mountain View
A bedroom, sitting area, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a balcony with striking mountain views. Some connect to the Tower Two Bedroom Suite or a Classic Room.
Deluxe Room Mountain View
A bedroom with sitting area, bathroom and a balcony overlooking the garden and mountains; some have a walk-in wardrobe, and connecting doors are possible.
Deluxe Junior Suite Mountain View
A bedroom with sitting area, bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and a balcony facing the mountains; connecting doors to other rooms are possible.
Alpine Suite Mountain View
A bedroom, separate living room, walk-in wardrobe, bathroom with bath and separate shower, and a balcony with mountain views.
Deluxe Suite Mountain View
A bedroom, living room with dining area, spacious walk-in wardrobe, bathroom, guest WC and a balcony facing the mountains.
Corner Suite Mountain View
A bedroom with king-size bed and sitting area, living room with dining area, bathroom with bath and separate shower, and a balcony overlooking Gstaad and its surroundings.
Tower Two Bedroom Suite
Two spacious bedrooms, each with its own walk-in wardrobe and bathroom, a living room with dining area and a balcony with mountain views; connecting doors are possible.
Penthouse Three Bedroom Suite
A top-floor penthouse with a private lift, three en-suite bedrooms (two with steam rooms), a large living room with dining area and fireplace, and a terrace with loungers.
Photos are for illustrative purposes only. Actual room layout, furnishings, décor, views and amenities may differ from those shown and may vary between rooms of the same category. Hotel and room descriptions are based on information provided by the property and are believed to be accurate at the time of publication, but are not guaranteed. The hotel may renovate or change its rooms, facilities, restaurants and services at any time without notice. The final details of your stay are confirmed at the time of booking. See our Terms of Use.