Opulent alpine jewel-box
Behind traditional wooden chalet walls lies a moody, high-glamour retreat lit by crystal chandeliers, roaring bronze fireplaces, and bespoke 4000K illumination.
Where it shines
Remarkable
An 800-square-metre spa featuring a fifteen-metre indoor pool, Finnish sauna, hammam, and an outdoor timber hot tub.
Notable
Reclaimed antique timber chalets conceal high-contrast interiors of polished black marble, bronze fireplaces, velvet, and tailored lighting.
Notable
Personalized chalet service across eleven suites and six residences, complete with private chef dining and lavish marble bathrooms.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of Europe
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
ULTIMA combines the finest materials and interior design with all the warmth of a traditional chalet, offering discreet but highly attentive service…
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along Gsteigstrasse, the chalets sit minutes on foot from Gstaad promenade boutiques, scenic hiking trails, and village ski lifts.
The rooms
Suites and private residences feature working fireplaces, walk-in dressing rooms, marble bathrooms, and balconies looking out across the Saanen slopes.
The indoor pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 15-metre heated pool sits beneath timber slat ceilings, surrounded by dark veined marble and a glowing fireplace.
The spa and gym
A sunken timber hot tub rests on the outdoor deck, alongside treatment suites and a Workshop Gymnasium fitness room.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant Ultima Gstaad
Curved velvet banquettes line the dining room, where seasonal alpine dishes are served alongside sommelier-selected wine pairings.
At the table
The 1920s-inspired cocktail bar serves drinks amid plush velvet seating, and an enclosed terrace looks toward the grounds.
How it began
Founded in 2016 as the flagship retreat of Ultima Collection, the property unites three antique timber chalets into a single enclave.
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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.