ERMITAGE Wellness & Spa-Hotel
Alpine chalet warmth with serious wellness credentials. Lots of wood panelling, panoramic windows, mountain views, and a roster of wellness programming that would take weeks to work through. Feels more like a curated resort than a hotel you pass through.
The wellness spa is open to day visitors — a good option if you want to test it before booking
Why It Matters
Pioneer of Alpine saltwater bathing — the first brine pool in the Alps was built here. Today it runs the region's largest wellness facility at 3,700 m². Also the official partner hotel of the prestigious Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy, giving guests access to masterclasses and student concerts in the hotel ballroom.
The ERMITAGE is the largest wellness hotel in the Saanenland, sitting on a sunny plateau in the village of Schönried, ten minutes above Gstaad at 1,200 metres. It claims Alpine wellness pioneering status — it built the first brine bath in the Alps — and that legacy still shapes everything here. Ninety-seven rooms across three connected chalet-style buildings, a 3,700 m² spa, eight themed restaurant parlours and a Swarovski-encrusted bar make it a proper destination in its own right.
Where You'll Stay
8 room types available
Double Room
Individually furnished double rooms with the same Alpine-style wood aesthetic as the suites. All have a balcony, seating area, minibar and soundproofing. Room character varies since each is individually furnished — wood is always the dominant material.
Eggli Suite
A spacious alpine suite with park views, warm wood finishes and a generous balcony front. Sleeps up to two adults plus two children and a baby cot, making it the go-to for families who want suite-level space without the full family layout.
47 sqmFamily Suite Hornberg
An 80 m² suite with park and street views designed for families of up to four adults plus a baby cot. Lots of wood panelling in true chalet style, separate sleeping zones, and a balcony with mountain air. The dedicated family layout makes it practical without feeling cramped.
80 sqm
Family Suite Horneggli with Kitchen
The largest suite at 87 m², this one adds a full kitchen to the family suite formula. Ideal for extended stays or groups who want the flexibility to self-cater for kids' meals or late-night snacks without relying on room service. Park and street views.
87 sqmJunior Suite
Light-filled junior suites with wooden floors, double beds and a proper seating area. Each has a balcony — many face the mountain panorama. Wood plays the lead throughout. Nespresso, minibars, soundproofing and hiking backpacks with poles are standard extras.
Ried Superior Room
A superior category room in the Haus Simme building with a more traditional feel. Wood panelling throughout, mountain views and the same base amenities as the standard rooms, with a bit more space and character.
Single Room
Cosy single rooms with the same chalet character as the rest of the hotel. Not huge, but thoughtfully fitted out with wood panelling, a balcony and all the standard extras. Full spa access is included in the room rate.
Wellness Suite
The standout suite for couples who are here to genuinely disconnect. At 65 m² with a private Jacuzzi in a glazed bay window balcony, it is the room most people mean when they say they stayed somewhere special. Park views, two separate beds (configurable), and all the usual extras.
65 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Supervised group exercise classes daily without prior booking. Programme varies each day — aqua aerobics, back exercises, stretching, yoga and more. Programme published in the ERMITAGE Calendar.
Fully equipped gym with the latest TechnoGym machines — cardio, rowing, weights. Open daily from 6am to 10pm. Use included in room rate. Personal training and equipment introduction available by appointment.
As official partner hotel, ERMITAGE guests get access to masterclasses by musicians like Maurice Steger held in the hotel ballroom, plus student concerts as part of the Baroque Academy during the festival (July/August).
Guided cycling tours with expert local guides from VeloGfeller. 500+ km of GPS bike routes in the Saanenland. The hotel is an official Hike & Bike hotel with cycling infrastructure on-site.
Three resident nature guides (Gaby Jungen, Ruth Blaser and Christian Rudin) lead daily excursions Monday to Friday. Routes cover the Saanenland in all seasons — wildflower hikes in spring, mountain lake trips in summer, snowshoe and sleigh rides in winter. All speak German, English and French. Register at the Bärgblick desk between 9–10am.
The hotel sits at the gateway to 300 km of signposted hiking paths and 500 km of GPS cycling routes. A nearby mountain lake offers wakeboarding. 18-hole Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Course is about 10 km away.
An on-site cinema with red folding seats and velvet floors. The Cine Spa package is built around it. Good for rainy evenings or after a spa day.
Structured wellness retreats throughout the year: yoga, Pilates and fascia, bellicon mini-trampoline, and bike getaways. Each retreat includes spa access and the full culinary programme. Prices range from CHF 534 (single, 2 nights) upwards.
On-site squash hall, open daily from 8am to 9pm. Rackets available for hire. A good way to burn energy on a rainy alpine day.
An on-site vinotheque with sommelier Mr. Grässli available to open special bottles and host wine tastings. Wine tastings can be organised on request.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Each room comes with a hiking backpack and poles for guests to use.
In-house library where guests can browse books at leisure.
Dedicated dog shower on-site. Pet-friendly hotel.
The Alps' first brine bath, now running at 35°C year-round. Environmentally cleaned using salt electrolysis — no added chlorine. Both indoor and outdoor sections.
Separate sports swimming pool kept at 31°C in winter and 28°C in summer. Larger format for proper lap swimming.
On-site flower shop open Monday to Saturday 8am–5pm. Custom bouquets and arrangements available. Open to guests and external orders.
Hotel guests receive a Gstaad Card for seamless travel on public transport in the region.
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