Park Gstaad
Contemporary alpine luxury — Joseph Dirand's signature darkness-and-light aesthetic applied to a classic Swiss chalet. Sleek and intimate rather than grand and showy. The kind of place where quiet discretion is the whole point.
The hotel's GM Reto Moser has 20+ years with Four Seasons across Europe, Middle East, and Asia — he's the real deal and a good sign for service quality at opening
Why It Matters
Gstaad's original five-star hotel, opened 1910, completely reimagined by acclaimed French designer Joseph Dirand as Four Seasons' first Swiss Alps property. One of Europe's most storied alpine addresses entering its most ambitious chapter yet.
Park Gstaad opened in 1910 as Gstaad's first five-star hotel and spent more than a century collecting famous guests — the Aga Khan sat out WWII here, Princess Grace of Monaco passed through, and Audrey Hepburn was a regular. The hotel is currently shuttered for a complete overhaul and comes back in late 2026 as The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel. French designer Joseph Dirand — the man behind Four Seasons at The Surf Club in Surfside — is redoing the interiors from scratch: expect dark-meets-light contrasts, warm natural textures, and a contemporary take on the alpine chalet. When it reopens, expect 75 rooms and suites, seven restaurants and lounges, and a spa anchored by Clinique La Prairie. Not bookable right now.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Four Seasons Penthouse Residence
Six prestigious Four Seasons-branded penthouse residences available for outright purchase. Each penthouse has a bespoke design by Joseph Dirand with grand master bedrooms featuring brushed oak floors, floor-to-ceiling French windows, and Crème Marfil marble bathrooms. Owners get year-round concierge, valet, and maintenance, plus full hotel amenity access during open seasons.
Guest Room
The post-renovation room count stands at 75 total accommodations. Most guest rooms open onto a furnished balcony with views of either the village or the Alps. Joseph Dirand's design brings brushed oak floors, floor-to-ceiling French windows, and Crème Marfil marble en suite bathrooms. The emphasis is on calm and space — among the largest rooms in Gstaad, per Four Seasons.
Suite
18 suites are planned within the 75-key property. Specific suite categories and sizes have not been publicly announced ahead of the late 2026 opening. Expect Joseph Dirand's contemporary alpine aesthetic — natural textures, warm woods, dramatic light-and-dark contrasts — carried through at an elevated scale.
The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Summer activities including horse carriage tours, paragliding, river rafting, golf, hiking, and mountain biking. Cheese cellar tours and visits to Maison Cailler chocolate factory can also be arranged.
Concierge-arranged winter experiences including cross-country skiing, glacier skiing, heli-skiing, night skiing, dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and outdoor gourmet fondue. Access to 220km of ski slopes via 53 cable cars.
State-of-the-art fitness centre with premium equipment and on-site personal trainers. Includes a dedicated studio for yoga and Pilates classes.
Winter ice rink available on property during the winter season.
On-site ski lounge with equipment tuning, rentals, changing facilities, and seamless transportation to and from nearby mountains. Ski concierge can arrange dog sledding, horse-drawn sleigh rides, snowshoeing, and outdoor gourmet fondue experiences.
Four Seasons' signature children's program offering age-appropriate activities throughout both winter and summer seasons.
Premium bikes and accessories prepared to guest specifications, with an Alpine concierge team available to plan every detail of hiking and mountain biking days.
Artificial clay court for tennis, padel, and pickleball on site.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Two dedicated event rooms plus private dining rooms. Capacity for weddings and events up to 150 guests. The property can be fully privatized for destination weddings.
Private wine cellar available for tastings and private dining experiences.
Dedicated Alpine Lounge serving as a base for year-round outdoor activity planning and concierge services.
Dedicated cigar lounge (Fumoir) for post-dinner or après-ski indulgence.
Indoor pool with a fireplace, jetted tub, and views across the garden. Connected to the spa.
Heated outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers, available in summer.
Selection of on-site high-end boutiques.
Year-round concierge, valet, and maintenance services.
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