Le Grand Bellevue
Gstaad, Switzerland
Saanen
Vibe
A buttercup-yellow palace exterior gives way to whimsical interiors where cocktail jazz, crackling fireplaces, and eclectic living rooms set a relaxed pace.
“Playful Alpine citadel”
Attentive Swiss hospitality featuring vintage Bentley station transfers, dedicated ski valets, and custom Bamford bath amenities.
A 3,000-square-meter subterranean spa featuring seventeen thermal zones, outdoor hydrotherapy pools, and local alpine hay saunas.
Whimsical chalet interiors blending a life-sized tweed camel, House of Hackney wallpaper, and a seventeen-meter Chesterfield sofa.
In central Gstaad set in private parkland, steps from the promenade and the train station.
“once you’re through its doors, you’ll find a surprise — though unapologetically high-end, Le Grand Bellevue is a luxury hotel of rare tastefulness, and compared to the rest of Gstaad, it’s positively understated.”
Rooms
Calmer than the social spaces downstairs, rooms feature pine floorboards, woven houndstooth accents, and private balconies framing the surrounding Alps.
Wellness
Subterranean facilities balance Finnish saunas and Turkish hammams with an outdoor hydrotherapy pool, a salt inhalation grotto, and herbal steam baths.
Backstory
Built in 1912 as a cure house and sanatorium, this historic chalet remains one of Gstaad's four founding grand palace hotels.
Eat & drink
Dining ranges from bistro classics at LEONARD's to fresh sashimi and traditional cheese fondue inside Le Petit Chalet, an intimate garden cabin.
The neighborhood
Tucked into private parkland, the hotel sits moments from the alpine village center and the luxury fashion boutiques along the car-free promenade.
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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.