Palace Engelberg
Grand Swiss mountain resort with Belle Époque bones and a clean contemporary interior. Think parquet floors, brushed oak, wool upholstery, and caramel leather alongside crisp modern lines. The vibe is calm, formal-but-not-stuffy, with a strong sense of history — the 100-year-old Palace Bar still crackles with its original fireplace.
The Belle Époque Rooms have a unique circular floor plan — different from any standard alpine room. Worth requesting specifically.
Why It Matters
The only five-star superior hotel in Central Switzerland. The rooftop Kempinski The Spa at 880 sqm is a genuine highlight — glass-enclosed infinity pool with unbroken mountain views. The Cattani Restaurant's chef menus were featured on SWISS Airlines long-haul First and Business Class. Chalet Ruinart serves truffle-champagne fondue parkside in season.
A Belle Époque landmark originally built in 1904 as the Grandhotel Winterhaus, this is Engelberg's first and only five-star superior hotel. After a meticulous five-year restoration and expansion by owner Han's Europe AG, it reopened in 2021 fusing the original six-storey historic wing with a modern new annex. The result: 129 rooms and suites, a rooftop infinity pool with panoramic Alps views, and several restaurants — all at the foot of Mount Titlis in Central Switzerland's largest year-round resort.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Belle Époque Room
The architectural showpiece of the room categories. The unique circular layout is a direct product of the original 1904 building — there is nothing else like it in the hotel. Up to 2 guests. Mountain views and a spacious bathroom with daylight, walk-in shower, and bath.
King · 39 sqmBelle Époque Suite
In the historic wing, this 58 sqm suite separates sleeping and living areas, with a balcony for mountain views. The Belle Époque details — original architectural elements, period styling — are most pronounced here. Separate bathroom with bathtub and walk-in shower. Sofa bed available.
King · 58 sqm
Boutique Room
The entry-level room in the historic Belle Époque wing. At 25 sqm it is compact but finished with the same Belle Époque details and mountain views as the larger categories. Good choice if you plan to spend most of your time on the slopes or in the spa.
King · 25 sqm
Deluxe Room
Generous light floods these Belle Époque wing rooms at 42 sqm. Up to 3 guests, with some rooms offering a small balcony. A strong mid-tier option if you want the original building's historic atmosphere with more space.
King or Twin · 42 sqm
Junior Suite
Located in the modern new wing, these 52–55 sqm suites open up into an airy open-plan sleeping and living area with optical separators creating definition without walls. Private balcony, mountain views, sofa bed for a third guest, and a full bathroom with soaking tub plus separate shower. Bang & Olufsen Bluetooth speaker included.
King or Twin · 52 sqmPark Suite
The largest standard suite at 68 sqm, facing the village park and mountains via a balcony. Separate living room and bedroom, plus a private bar — the most complete in-room entertaining setup in the hotel. Spacious bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. Belle Époque wing location.
King or Twin · 68 sqmPremier Room
The top room tier at 43 sqm. A private balcony with Alps views is the headline feature. Up to 4 guests, and connecting rooms can be arranged for up to 8 — making it the hotel's go-to for families who want room-category rather than suite prices.
King or Twin · 43 sqmSuperior Room
Historical details give these rooms their character — original architectural touches in the Belle Époque wing paired with modern fittings. Up to 2 guests. Some rooms have a small balcony.
King or Twin · 30 sqmTitlis Suite
Top-floor positioning in the Belle Époque wing, with panoramic views of Mount Titlis and the surrounding ridgelines from a private terrace. Historic details combined with modern interior design — integrated living and bedroom area, walk-in shower, and what OutThere magazine called 'a private aerie with panoramic views.'
King · 55 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
6 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
During ski season, the hotel provides a free shuttle service from the hotel to the Titlis valley station, Brunni, and Klostermatte lifts.
The hotel offers a dedicated Golf Package. Golf courses are accessible in the Engelberg region and surrounds during summer.
Extensive hiking network surrounds Engelberg in summer, from gentle valley walks to mountain routes up towards Titlis. The Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge at 3,000 m is a popular destination — it's 100 m long and sways above a 502 m drop.
The Activity Concierge Team plans and accompanies mountain biking excursions in summer. The Engelberg area has extensive trail networks ranging from gentle valley routes to technical descents.
The hotel's Activity Concierge Team accompanies guests personally on snowshoe tours through the Engelberg valley. Good option for non-skiers wanting a mountain experience.
On-site Kids Club for younger guests. Children aged 3-12 must be supervised in wellness areas. The hotel has family programming year-round.
The Titlis Rotair — the world's first rotating cable car — rises to 3,238 m. At the summit: a glacier cave and the Titlis Cliff Walk suspension bridge. The cable car station is about 1.1 km from the hotel.
Paragliding is available from the Engelberg area in summer, with launch sites on surrounding peaks and thermals over the valley.
Engelberg-Titlis is Central Switzerland's largest ski area, with guaranteed snow and runs up to 3,200 m. The hotel runs a complimentary ski shuttle to the Titlis valley station, Brunni, and Klostermatte lifts during the ski season. Freeriding, snowboarding, and ski touring also on offer.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Nine modern event and conference rooms with state-of-the-art AV equipment. The listed Kursaal can hold up to 1,000 guests for concerts, congresses, or gala events. Hybrid meeting setup available for 5–20+ participants.
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and in all rooms.
In-room dining available with vegetarian and vegan options across all menus.
Served at Cattani Restaurant. Weekdays 07:00–10:30, weekends until 11:00. Buffet with à la carte options at no surcharge. Regional Swiss products alongside international classics and Asian and plant-based options.
20 electric vehicle charging stations in the underground car park, included with parking fee.
Technogym-equipped fitness centre on the spa floor. Open around the clock for hotel guests.
The only indoor smoking area in the hotel. Cigar and cigarillo selection, cocktails, whisky, rum, and brandy. Designated for smokers who can otherwise only smoke on their room balcony.
110 underground parking spaces with valet service at CHF 30/night. Outdoor parking available at CHF 25/night. 20 spaces with EV charging stations, 7 wheelchair-accessible spaces with direct lift access.
Dogs welcome (up to 30 kg) with a dedicated package: dog bed, bowls, treats, and a toy. Fee is CHF 50 per dog per night.
Glass-enclosed rooftop pool on the top floor with panoramic Swiss Alps views. Included for hotel guests, with day access available for non-guests.
Hot tub available as part of the rooftop spa facilities.
Specialised Activity Concierge team can plan excursions and personally accompany guests on snowshoeing and biking trips.
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