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Gstaad Palace is a luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps, owned by the Scherz family and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World. With 90 rooms and suites, the property has welcomed guests since 1913 and remains rooted in authentic Swiss hospitality amid the Saanenland region.
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Gstaad Palace sits in the Saanenland region of Switzerland. The property is 2 to 2.5 hours by car from Geneva and Zurich international airports. Gstaad Airport lies 5 km from the hotel. The hotel is also accessible via Switzerland's railway network; staff can arrange pickup from Gstaad train station.
The hotel offers 90 rooms and suites across multiple categories. Room types include Cosy Rooms, Classic Rooms, Superior Rooms, and Deluxe Rooms with mountain views. Suite options range from Classic Junior Suites, Deluxe Junior Suites, Tower Junior Suites, Alpine Suites, Corner Suites, and Deluxe Suites to a Tower Two Bedroom Suite. The Penthouse Suite spans 240 square metres with 360-degree mountain views and a 150 square metre roof terrace. Individual room features include patios, balconies, corner turrets, and jacuzzis.
The hotel operates several dining venues. Le Grand serves international cuisine in an elegant fine dining setting. Le Grill highlights open-kitchen cooking. La Fromagerie specialises in Swiss cuisine, including truffle fondue and raclette served in a cosy chalet atmosphere; the restaurant occupies a former bank bunker. Gildo's Ristorante provides Italian dining. Walig Hut sits at 1,700 metres above sea level. The Lobby Bar serves light dishes, afternoon tea, and cocktails. A pool bar operates at the PISCINE facility during summer. Room service is available.
The hotel's Spa & Sport programme includes PISCINE, which offers spa treatments and spa memberships. Additional facilities include a gym, tennis courts, and a hairdresser. Guests can use these amenities within the Alpine setting.
The hotel welcomes families and pets. Dogs and cats are accommodated with full amenities. Visitors seeking Alpine hospitality and access to skiing or mountain activities can book rooms in various sizes and configurations.
Gstaad Palace opened on 8 December 1913 with 165 rooms offering 250 beds. The hotel was built by architects Adrien van Dorsser and Charles-François Bonjour with a budget of 2.5 million Swiss francs, following the arrival of the railway to Gstaad in 1904. The Scherz family acquired the property in 1947 and has owned it through three generations, with Andrea Scherz at the helm since 2001.
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Gstaad Palace is located in Gstaad, Switzerland, in the Saanenland region. It is 2 to 2.5 hours by car from Geneva and Zurich international airports, and 5 km from Gstaad Airport. The hotel is accessible by train from across Switzerland.
The hotel has 90 rooms and suites, ranging from Cosy Rooms to a Penthouse Suite with 360-degree mountain views.
The hotel operates Le Grand (international fine dining), Le Grill (open-kitchen cooking), La Fromagerie (Swiss specialities), Gildo's Ristorante (Italian cuisine), and Walig Hut (at 1,700 metres). The Lobby Bar serves light dishes and cocktails, and a pool bar operates during summer.
Gstaad Palace is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Gstaad Palace opened on 8 December 1913. It has been owned by the Scherz family since 1947 and is currently in its third generation of family ownership.
Yes, the hotel offers a spa and wellness programme called PISCINE, which includes spa treatments and spa memberships. Facilities also include a gym, tennis courts, and a hairdresser.
Yes, the hotel welcomes dogs and cats and provides full amenities for pets during their stay.
Gstaad Palace is affiliated with The Leading Hotels of the World; this was confirmed on the brand's own website or hotel list, and the hotel was matched to its official website by our editorial board.
Gstaad Palace is in Gstaad, Switzerland. Address: Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Gstaad, Bern, 3780, Switzerland.
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| Location | Gstaad, Switzerland |
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| Address | Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Gstaad, Bern, 3780, Switzerland |
| Brand / alliance | The Leading Hotels of the World |
| Official website | palace.ch |
| General manager | Andrea Scherz · General Manager · source: palace.ch, checked 2026-09-28 |
| Area guide | Saanen luxury hotels |
| Verified | by the editorial board |
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