Contemporary alpine chalet
Soaring timber lounges, crackling stone hearths, and inventive cocktails set a spirited après-ski scene overlooking the snow-dusted Alps.
“This stunning wellness-focused Alpine hotel sets a new standard for Swiss mountain resorts.”
Where it shines
Exceptional
Chauffeured house-car transfers, on-site ski fittings, and Acqua di Parma bath amenities.
Remarkable
Reclaimed farmhouse timber and handwoven bronze screens meet a subterranean limestone driveway.
What they say
Three Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Also in Wallpaper*, AFAR and Tatler.
The Alpina Gstaad dates back only to 2012, though its classic Alpine façade could pass for fifty or a hundred years older.
“The warm yet sleek dining room is by interior architect Jakob Sprenger and creative director Antonia Crespi; their debut collaboration yields a space that cleverly interprets alpine tradition…”
“The subterranean tunnel entryway feels like a setting in a James Bond film, while the lobby... is clad in reclaimed wood sourced from Switzerland, France, and Austria.”
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Perched on the Oberbort hillside overlooking Gstaad village, the grounds sit minutes from the mountain promenade and the surrounding ski slopes.
The rooms
Clad in hand-brushed antique pine, rooms feature cowbell glass lamps, stone fireplaces, and deep soaking tubs opening to alpine balconies.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A 25-metre indoor lap pool sits beneath skylit stone grottos, beside a heated outdoor pool set in alpine gardens.
The spa
Treatment suites offer Tibetan rituals and facials, complemented by a glowing Himalayan salt grotto and a stone hammam.
The gym
The fitness centre features reclaimed wood paneling and round skylights, alongside modern training machines and a yoga studio.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Monti
Martin Göschel cooks seasonal Alpine and Italian dishes in an antique-pine dining room opening toward the Bernese Alps.
Offering a much-needed shot of youthful adrenaline to the often-staid world of Swiss ski resorts, the Alpina was a revelation...
At the table
The Alpina Lounge hosts live music beside roaring fireplaces, opposite an intimate tasting bar pouring rare Japanese whiskies.
How it began
Marking Gstaad's first new luxury hotel in a century when it opened in 2012, the property was constructed using centuries-old reclaimed farmhouse timber.
“This luxury hotel, heralded as Gstaad's first in almost 100 years, ushers you in with a spectacular overture—a subterranean drive...”
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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.