Kulm Hotel St. Moritz
St. Moritz, Switzerland
Vibe
Soaring colonnades, hand-stenciled silk walls, and sweeping alpine views anchor this grand institution, where winter sporting tradition feels palpably alive.
“Alpine sporting heirloom”
Founded in 1856 and birthplace of winter tourism, featuring storied ties to the Winter Olympics and Cresta Run.
An enduring nineteenth-century institution where generations return for Great Hall afternoon tea and winter sporting rituals.
Attentive Swiss hospitality offering custom herbal pillow menus, heated ski equipment storage, and private town shuttles.
In St. Moritz overlooking the lake and alpine peaks, a short walk from village shops.
“While many a classic grand hotel has undergone a character-sapping renovation, the Kulm remains, aesthetically at least, exactly as it was:…”
Rooms
Bedrooms feature fragrant Swiss stone pine ceilings and granite bathrooms, with private balconies opening over Lake St. Moritz.
“The grand hotel instantly wows with its stately entry... the lobby offers just a taste of the extravagant extras to come.”
Wellness
A twenty-metre indoor pool with underwater music pairs with a heated open-air pool, saunas, and a subterranean saltwater grotto.
“elite athletes often compete at the Kulm Hotel, credited as the birthplace of modern winter sports.”
Backstory
In 1864, hotelier Johannes Badrutt made a wager with British summer guests, sparking the birth of alpine winter tourism.
Eat & drink
Dine on sunny park terraces at Kulm Country Club, savor Peruvian ceviche at Amaru, or visit the historic Sunny Bar.
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.