Gstaad Palace

An up and down of Swiss hotel history: since 1913, the family-run 5-star superior hotel has welcomed guests from all over the world to Gstaad. Anything but ordinary - that describes both the rooms and the culinary offerings here. The rooms boast an alpine chic style with a British understatement, and guests can rent an entire floor if they wish. The cuisine is à la haute cuisine, yet regional, honest and authentic. And if you want to do something good for your body, it's best to immerse yourself in the hotel's spa world - including moments of sporting success. Those who want to swim a kilometre in record time or get into the runner's high on the treadmill are just as right here as those who can really enjoy their soothing massage afterwards. In the spa, which covers 1800 square meters, granite from the nearby Blue Lake and wood fires welcome you next to alpine panoramas and exquisite herbal active ingredients in every treatment. Olympic flair awakens in the "PISCINE" swimming pool - for locals as well as hotel guests. And exercise is just as much fun on the tennis court as in the gym with a personal trainer. Always good: the fine appetizers and cocktails, freshly served from the pool bar.