Palace
Grand alpine castle with a warm, family-run personality. Formal enough to require jackets at dinner, but genuinely unpretentious underneath. Old-money Swiss with celebrity pedigree — Roger Moore was a regular.
The «PISCINE» bar is free entry for non-guests in summer — locals use it as a social meeting point
Why It Matters
Over 110 years old, family-owned for three generations, member of Leading Hotels of the World. The «PISCINE» outdoor pool (open since 1928) appeared in 'The Return of the Pink Panther' (1975). Le Grill holds 16 Gault Millau points. La Fromagerie fondue restaurant sits in a former Swiss bank gold storage bunker.
The Gstaad Palace has been sitting above the village on its hilltop perch since 1913 — a proper castle-like landmark that defines the Gstaad skyline. Three generations of the Scherz family have run this place, which means genuine hospitality rather than corporate polish. Think wood-vaulted ceilings, chandeliers, fondue in a former WWII gold bullion bunker, and an Olympic pool that's been a summer social hub since 1928.
Where You'll Stay
13 room types available
Alpine Suite Mountain View
72 sqm with views spanning the Palace Garden, Wildhorn, Oldenhorn, the romantic chalet landscape, and Wispile. This is where the Palace hits its classic stride — generous proportions and an uninterrupted mountain horizon.
72 sqmClassic Junior Suite
From 43 sqm, facing Oberbort and Schönried. The entry-level suite category — good space but not the marquee mountain views.
43 sqm
Classic Room
From 33 sqm with views toward Oberbort, Schönried, and Rellerli mountain. A step up in space from the Cosy rooms with the same signature alpine-chic style.
33 sqmCorner Suite Mountain View
92 sqm corner suite with the widest view spread in the non-penthouse category — Gstaad village, Le Rubli, Palace Garden, Wildhorn, and Oldenhorn all visible thanks to the wraparound corner position.
92 sqmCosy Room
The entry point into the Palace, from 28 sqm. Views face Oberbort, Schönried, and the Rellerli mountain — not the dramatic panorama, but still alpine.
28 sqmCosy Room Mountain View
29 sqm with garden and mountain views facing the Palace Garden, Wildhorn, and Oldenhorn peaks.
29 sqmDeluxe Junior Suite Mountain View
From 55 sqm with views of Gstaad village, Le Rubli, Wispile, and the Palace Garden. Proper suite territory with the mountain panorama to match.
55 sqmDeluxe Room Mountain View
Between 46 and 55 sqm with views of either Gstaad village or the Palace Garden, plus Wildhorn, Oldenhorn, and Wispile. Spacious enough to feel genuinely comfortable rather than merely functional.
50 sqmDeluxe Suite Mountain View
90 sqm suite facing the Palace Garden, Wildhorn, Oldenhorn, and the chalet landscape. Proper suite space with refined furnishings and serious mountain views.
90 sqmPenthouse Suite
The one-of-a-kind top floor. 240 sqm of living space plus a 150 sqm roof terrace that catches 14 hours of sunshine and delivers 360-degree mountain views. The ultimate address at the Palace.
240 sqmSuperior Room Mountain View
A solid 43 sqm with the full mountain panorama — Palace Garden, Wildhorn, Oldenhorn, and Wispile all visible. This is where the views start getting genuinely dramatic.
43 sqmTower Junior Suite Mountain View
From 43 sqm in one of the castle towers, with views of Gstaad village, Le Rubli, or Saanen village. The tower setting gives it real character — round rooms with a fairy-tale feel.
43 sqmTower Two Bedroom Suite
190 sqm across two bedrooms in the tower, with views of the Palace Garden, Wildhorn, Oldenhorn, Le Rubli, and Gstaad village. The go-to for families or groups who want serious space and the iconic tower setting.
190 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Group aqua fitness sessions in the pool — joint-friendly cardio that works for all fitness levels.
Technogym-equipped fitness room open year-round, 8:00 am–8:00 pm, with mountain views. Personal training available.
Individual training sessions including HIIT, strength training, balance work (BOSU), and jogging programmes tailored to each guest.
On-site squash court open year-round, 8:30 am–8:00 pm.
Four outdoor clay courts adjacent to the hotel, open in summer. Lessons available with tennis legend Roy Emerson (Grand Slam record-holder). Three indoor courts nearby for bad weather. Courts open 8:00 am–1:00 pm and 2:00–7:00 pm.
Heliskiing excursion arranged by the hotel for guests seeking off-piste alpine terrain.
Organized husky sledding experience in nearby Zweisimmen.
Art Déco outdoor Olympic-sized pool open since 1928. Heated and accessible to hotel guests at no extra charge. Non-guests can access the pool bar area for free.
Combined snowshoe hike with an outdoor fondue meal — a classic Swiss alpine evening experience.
Dedicated kids programming and activities for younger guests, including a spa menu for children.
Private guided ski tour with a former World Cup racing professional.
Guided snowshoe hiking excursion through the Saanenland winter landscape.
Classes with resident instructor Ulrike Spitzer, including yoga and Pilates sessions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Multiple meeting and event rooms including the Salle Baccarat for weddings and gala events, plus a boardroom for corporate use.
Full in-room dining available for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks.
CHF 100 per person per day dining credit (excluding drinks) for use at Le Grand, via Room Service, or CHF 50 at Le Grill, Gildo's, or La Fromagerie. Included in room rate.
Daily breakfast buffet at Le Grand or continental breakfast in-room. Included in room rate.
Indoor garage at CHF 25–35 per day.
Art Déco 50-metre outdoor pool heated and open since 1928. Summer only, weather permitting.
Indoor pool at 29°C, open daily 8:30 am–8:00 pm during hotel seasons. Part of the Palace Spa complex.
Outdoor jacuzzi at 36.5°C with mountain panorama. Accessible year-round during hotel season.
Available via the hotel's online gift shop at shop.e-guma.ch.
On-site boutiques include Phillips Perpetual Bacs & Russo, Maison Lorenz Bach, Silver Sport, and Gioielliarte.
Full wellness facility with hammam, saunas, steam baths, relaxation rooms, fireplace lounge, and outdoor relaxation garden.
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