Gstaad, Switzerland
Park Gstaad
Turn-of-the-century Alpine chalet
Gstaad, Switzerland
Renovated
2011
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Luxe Heritage WellnessOutside the door
The house
Four SeasonsTurn-of-the-century Alpine chalet
Grand fireside lounges and timber beams lend turn-of-the-century elegance to classic Swiss chalet living, set above the village promenade.
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated ski and alpine concierges coordinate custom gear tuning and private mountain outings.
Notable
Gstaad's original 1910 luxury hotel preserves a functioning turn-of-the-century engineering lift.
Notable
Swiss Clinique La Prairie therapies join an indoor pool set beside an open fireplace.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Cozy gemütlichkeit radiates from the chandeliers and arched windows, a gleaming beacon as night falls early.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Wispilenstrasse sits just above the village promenade, with the Bergbahnen ski slopes and village boutiques a short walk downhill.
The rooms
Swiss stone pine and dark charcoal tones line the bedrooms, while windows look out onto the surrounding forest and mountains.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A jetted tub sits alongside the lap pool, beneath slatted timber ceilings and alcoves lined with daybeds.
The spa & gym
At the table
Waldhuus serves fondue and raclette inside a freestanding garden chalet, and the outdoor terrace looks toward snow-capped peaks.
How it began
The arrival of the railway in 1905 prompted construction of the property, which opened in 1910 as the valley's first luxury hotel.
Gstaad
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.