Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Gstaad, Switzerland
Saanen
Vibe
Behind traditional wooden chalet walls lies a moody, high-glamour retreat lit by crystal chandeliers, roaring bronze fireplaces, and bespoke 4000K illumination.
“Opulent alpine jewel-box”
An 800-square-metre spa featuring a fifteen-metre indoor pool, Finnish sauna, hammam, and an outdoor timber hot tub.
Reclaimed antique timber chalets conceal high-contrast interiors of polished black marble, bronze fireplaces, velvet, and tailored lighting.
Personalized chalet service across eleven suites and six residences, complete with private chef dining and lavish marble bathrooms.
Along Gsteigstrasse in Gstaad, a short walk from the promenade and the village ski lifts.
“ULTIMA combines the finest materials and interior design with all the warmth of a traditional chalet, offering discreet but highly attentive service…”
Rooms
Suites and private residences feature working fireplaces, walk-in dressing rooms, marble bathrooms, and balconies looking out across the Saanen slopes.
Wellness
The subterranean black-marble haven pairs a 15-meter heated indoor pool and outdoor timber hot tub with Augustinus Bader cellular therapies and hammam rituals.
Backstory
Founded in 2016 as the flagship retreat of Ultima Collection, the property unites three antique timber chalets into a single enclave.
Eat & drink
Restaurant Ultima Gstaad serves seasonal fine dining, while the 1920s-style bar and south-facing sun terrace pour bespoke cocktails with mountain views.
The neighborhood
Set along Gsteigstrasse, the chalets sit minutes on foot from Gstaad promenade boutiques, scenic hiking trails, and village ski lifts.
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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.