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Gstaad Palace
Gstaad, Switzerland — Europe
9.2Editorial score
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The turreted, family-owned castle-hotel above Gstaad since 1913, winter court of the Alps' most discreetly glamorous village.
The Gstaad Palace's fairy-tale turrets have crowned the hill above the village since 1913, and the hotel has been run by the Scherz family for three generations — a continuity that shapes everything from the greeting at the door to the famously loyal clientele. Gstaad built its reputation as the alpine resort of royals, stars and boarding-school dynasties, and the Palace has always been its social centre.
Winter revolves around the Saanenland's ski slopes, sleigh rides and the hotel's legendary GreenGo nightclub, whose seventies interiors remain gloriously intact; summer flips the script with alpine walking, tennis and one of the most beautiful outdoor pools in the Alps, set against the Bernese peaks. The spa is extensive, complete with a private spa suite and a hammam ritual, and the indoor pool looks down the valley.
Rooms favour warm alpine classicism — carved wood, toile, open views — over design statements. Dining runs from the grand main room, where jackets appear at dinner, to a rustic fondue hut in the grounds and the seasonal Le Grill. The Palace is expensive, clubby and proudly unchanging; that is precisely why its guests return every year.
Why stay here
- Family ownership and continuity since 1913
- The social heart of Gstaad in winter and summer
- A spectacular outdoor pool facing the Bernese Alps
- The intact seventies GreenGo nightclub
Things to consider
- Gstaad's gentle slopes suit cruisers more than expert skiers
- The clubby formality is part of the deal, especially in winter
Rooms & Suites
Around 90 rooms and suites in warm alpine-classical style, many with balconies over the Saanenland valley and peaks.
Dining
A grand main dining room, seasonal grill, rustic fondue chalet in the grounds and terraces facing the mountains.
Spa & Wellness
A large spa with indoor and outdoor pools, hammam ritual, private spa suite and alpine-view relaxation spaces.
The Browntravels Verdict
The Alps' great family-run palace — go for the ritual, the pool and Gstaad's particular brand of quiet glamour.
Last updated 28 July 2026
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