The Alpina Gstaad
Scions of Swiss banking fortunes sighed with audible delight when the Alpina Gstaad opened—it was the first luxury hotel to break ground in Gstaad in more than a century. And what a hotel it is: home to abundant amenities, from a Baroque 1780 ceiling salvaged by an antique dealer (now installed above the grand staircase) to a custom Fiat (courtesy of the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation) whose paint job changes hues along with the outside temperature. Each and every one of those 56 guest rooms has a private terrace overlooking the Alps; ask for a Grand Luxe Suite for a fireplace made of local stone and multiple living areas.
A (fairly) new and extremely luxe Alpine lodge.
Overwhelming. With 56 rooms, it’s exactly the right size for consistent perfection.
If you have your druthers (and you do), you always choose a hotel with a Six Senses Spa, and the Alpina Gstaad’s is among the best, with a cave for couple’s treatments and a hammam to rival any you’ve seen in Turkey.
On vacation, there’s only one thing more divine than having two Michelin-starred restaurants right under your roof: an Art Deco Havana-inspired cigar lounge with a walk-in humidor. You breathe deep and an om escapes your lips—who needs yoga among sweet tobacco-scented air?
Megu - One Michelin-starred, contemporary, refined Japanese by Head Chef Takumi Murase and Head Sushi Chef Tsutomu Kugota Sommet Restaurant - One Michelin-starred restaurant featuring a wide variety of elegant fare and a sophisticated tasting menu Swiss Stübli - warm, welcoming and rustic. Classic and traditional Swiss dishes like raclette and fondue are reinterpreted and presented with a touch of modernity. The Alpina Lounge & Bar - buzzing center of the property's social scene with craft or classic cocktails, light bites and dinner Alpina Gstaad’s Wine Cellar - intimate space for friends and wine lovers to enjoy fine vintages, many of Swiss origin. The bar’s large table can accommodate up to 8 for a private wine-tasting session. Alpina Gstaad’s Cigar Lounge - a selection of over 60 different cigars stored in the walk-in humidor in a glamorous 1930s setting