Huus Quell
Contemporary alpine luxury with a serious wellness and longevity focus. Clean lines, Swiss moon wood interiors, Jakob Schlaepfer textile art, and a mindful atmosphere. Not a party hotel — this is for people who want to genuinely reset.
Spa access starts at 3pm on arrival day and runs until 3pm on departure day — plan your check-in to maximise time
Why It Matters
Opened October 2025. Member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Named TIME World's Greatest Places 2026. Houses Switzerland's only full biohacking facility with cryo chambers, HBOT, and 3D body analysis. Part of a three-hotel campus (3*, 4*, 5*) sharing one of Switzerland's most extensive wine cellars.
Huus Quell is the five-star crown of the Appenzeller Huus complex in Gonten, a quiet village in the Appenzell Innerrhoden canton at 900 metres above sea level. Newly constructed in the traditional Appenzeller solid-wood knit method using locally felled 'moon wood' — no glue, no metal — it looks like it belongs here while delivering a thoroughly modern wellness and biohacking program. The spa alone spans 2,200 m² with nine pools, eight saunas, and what the hotel claims is Switzerland's only full biohacking facility, including cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Named to TIME's World's Greatest Places 2026.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Appenzell Suite
The flagship suite at 43 m² — a separate living area, a distinct bedroom, and a spacious bathroom. Fine Swiss moon wood and Jakob Schlaepfer textiles throughout. This is the room guest reviews point to specifically: genuinely generous proportions, good materials, a real sense of arrival. Quell Spa access and breakfast included.
King (box spring, 210 x 200 cm) · 43 sqm
Deluxe Double King
A step up in space at 34 m². The use of Swiss moon wood and artistic fabrics by Jakob Schlaepfer — the celebrated St. Gallen textile house — gives these rooms a distinctly Swiss character without feeling heavy. Can be connected to an adjacent Superior Single King room on request.
King (box spring, 210 x 200 cm) · 34 sqm
Superior Single King
The entry room at Huus Quell — 24 m², warm Swiss moon wood panelling throughout. Despite the 'single' name it accommodates two guests. Can connect via an adjoining door to a Deluxe Double King for families or those wanting extra space. Compact but thoughtfully finished. Quell Spa access and breakfast included.
King (box spring, 210 x 200 cm) · 24 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Local dairy and cheese craft experiences in the Appenzell region, bookable through the House of Culture programme.
Curated local Appenzell activities and experiences including yodeling choirs, alpine foraging, guided mountain bathing, and traditional Appenzell craftsmanship.
Switzerland's only full biohacking facility, including cryotherapy, HBOT, Multi Cryo Hacking System, Flow lymphatic stimulation, and 3D body analysis. Programs are individually tailored.
Indoor fitness facilities included with Quell Spa access. Tailored individual indoor and outdoor sports programmes can be arranged.
18-hole golf course in Gonten. Hotel guests receive a 30% discount on green fees.
Direct access to hiking trails from the hotel doorstep. The Alpstein range and Säntis (2,502m) are the main draw. Mountain lake Seealpsee is a highlight for swimming and picnicking.
10km of groomed slopes and 3 lifts in Gonten. Cross-country ski trails run right in front of the Appenzeller Huus. Available in winter.
Free snowshoe rental from the Appenzeller Huus. Trails start right outside the hotel.
Around 7km long, the toboggan run is the longest in Eastern Switzerland. Available in winter.
Open-air hot tub on the roof terrace with views of the Alpstein mountains. Bookable exclusively in advance; additional charge applies.
Guided tastings with cellarmaster Hans Rhyner in the 'wine barrel' tasting room. Regular tours Thursday to Sunday at 4pm. Private events for up to 10 people available on request.
Regular yoga, meditation, and breathing sessions available through the weekly spa programme and as part of retreat packages.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
State-of-the-art conference and office rooms described as among the most technologically advanced in Switzerland. Suitable for seminars, meetings, and co-working.
Extensive breakfast at Restaurant Quell included in all room rates.
Spacious garden and green areas with direct terrace access connecting interior spaces with the Appenzell landscape.
Full-service spa with 9 pools, 8 saunas and steam grottos, 14 treatment rooms, biohacking longevity zone, and floating yoga platform. Designed by GOCO Hospitality.
Free outdoor parking for hotel guests. Underground parking available for an additional fee.
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