Best of Switzerland: The top hotels, restaurants & co.
Where culinary delights, classy accommodations and indulgence meet.
21 January 2021
Switzerland has always been one of the most popular places to enjoy a luxurious ski holiday in a dreamlike alpine ambience. Currently, the noble holiday must still wait a little, but until it is so far, we sweeten you with a few fulminanten impressions from the Switzerland the day.
Wherever you look, Switzerland comes up trumps with superlatives. However, it's not just about the exclusive Skiing pleasure. Here also the history and the good air are thrown into the balance.
What for a winter holiday in the Switzerland speaks? No other Alpine country has as many peaks above the 4,000-metre mark as the small Alpine state. It is therefore obvious that the Swiss ski resorts are located at a comparably high altitude and can score with snow reliability and excellent piste conditions.
The most beautiful hotels in Switzerland
Let the luxury charm of Switzerland seduce you and inspire you for a holiday in the future. Here you will find the four most beautiful hotels in Switzerland.
Hotel Suvretta House
Via Chasellas 1, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
The Suvretta culture is something like a touch of "Merry Old England" - traditions, especially of a British nature, are upheld here. To this day, for example, the gentlemen in the "Grand Restaurant" dine in dark suits and ties. The hotel is set in parkland in the middle of the Suvretta-Corviglia area, just two kilometres from St. Moritz. What's more, a private ski lift right by the hotel takes winter sports enthusiasts to the valley station of the Suvretta chairlift. The luxury hotel, which resembles a fairytale castle, is also hard to beat in terms of cuisine: In the evening, chef Fabrizio Zanetti celebrates his half-board menu at 16-point Gault&Millau level in the "Grand Restaurant". From € 616 per person in a double room with half board.
Hotel Gstaad Palace
Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad, Switzerland
Majestically situated on a hill above Gstaad is the luxury hotel "Gstaad Palace". Reminiscent of a fairytale castle, it is one of the last owner-managed hotels of its kind, with Andrea Scherz, who was awarded "Hotel Director of the Year 2019", at the helm. The hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Switzerland - partly because of its first-class service and upscale cuisine. The latter is the stomping ground of Franz W. Faeh. The Executive Chef at the "Gstaad Palace" and international top chef gives the "Palace" cuisine wings - as "Culinary Director" he systematically transforms the gastronomic concept . From € 666,-, per person in a double room with Culinary Credit, open from 21. 12. 2020.
Hotel Mont Cervin Palace
Bahnhofstrasse 31, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
The "Mont Cervin Palace" sees itself as part of Zermatt and the village in the Valais as part of itself - hotel and village join hands here. Zermatt is car-free - but there is a lot of peace, clear air, mountain idyll and - at least from some of the rooms of the "Mont Cervin Palace" - a view of the Matterhorn. Another great advantage of the luxury hotel in Zermatt is that everyone can find the style of furnishing they want. Whether "chalet style" or "alpine style" - the offer has something suitable for every taste. The same applies to culinary matters: With the "Wine & Dine offer" you can choose from over 17 restaurants and bars in Zermatt. But you already have a choice even at the "Mont Cervin Palace" - between the "Grill le Cervin", which has been awarded 14 Gault&Millau points and where meat specialities are grilled, and the "Gourmet Dining" at "Le Restaurant." From € 553,- per person in a double room.
Hotel Badrutt's Palace
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
The "Badrutt's Palace" in St. Moritz stands for one thing above all: culinary excellence. The chefs of the house, including the multiple Michelin star winner Andreas Caminada, know how to pair classic sophistication with modern regional and international cuisine. The "Badrutt's Palace" defines itself as a "mountain hideaway with panoramic views", namely of the lake or the picturesque town centre of St. Moritz. All of the 157 rooms and suites guarantee this view. A magnificent view of the surrounding mountains can be caught from the infinity swimming pool. A special tip are the spa suites including whirlpool, sauna and much more. From € 710,- per person in a double room with breakfast.
The best from Switzerland
The mountains, after all 48 four-thousand-metre peaks, impressive high alpine architecture, the culinary delights with rösti, cheese fondue, "Schoggi" and co, a huge selection of top hotels or simply the hospitable Swiss with their charming dialects. There are endless reasons to spend your (winter) holiday in Switzerland.
Best shops
In 2006, the elegant concept store "Four Emotions" opened in the Palace Galerie in St. Moritz and has enjoyed great popularity ever since. The store offers a collection of furnishings designed by Alberto Sabbadini in the American "Country Style".
In the Bardill Sport Shop in Klosters you will find a selection of the trendiest ski outfits. Special highlight: the ski fashion from Rossignol. Bardill Sport carries a variety of well-known brands. The main shop is in Klosters, with other branches also in Klosters and Davos.
In her concept stores "Trois Pommes", Trudie Götz brings together the most exclusive fashion houses under one roof. These include Gucci, Valentino, Chloé and Givenchy. Locations are in Basel, Zurich and the winter sports resorts of St. Moritz and Gstaad. Best-buy currently: the fur clocks by Gucci!
Best wines
A passion for good wines was the decisive reason why the owner opened the "Pavarotti Wine Bar" in St. Moritz in 2005. The selection of international wines is very large - there are also so-called "Plättli" to go with the respective wines. Exciting: There are more and more wines from the Graubünden region.
Best restaurants
Head chef Tetsujiro Ogata and sushi chef Tsutomu Kugota take their guests on a journey through Japanese cuisine at the Asian restaurant in Gstaad, transforming unusual ingredients into culinary works of art. Gault&Millau has named "Megu" the best Asian restaurant in Switzerland.
The "Patrizier Stuben" in the "Chesa Veglia" in St. Moritz is a hot tip for all those who want to experience traditional Swiss cuisine at a high level. Here guests can expect a refined interpretation of traditional dishes as well as international cuisine, Grisons meat, pizzoccheri and capuns included.
Due to the Corona, most clubs in Switzerland will probably be closed this winter. For the time after that, the "el paradiso Mountain Club" above St. Moritz proves to be a hot party tip - a limited number of members are reserved for culinary highlights paired with a high-quality set-up. However: subject to availability and for a club fee, it is also possible for non-members to enjoy an "Alpine Quality Time" at the "el paradiso Mountain Club".
Picture Credits: Philip Zuan, Gstaad Palace, Daniel Martinek Photography, Ydo Sol Images, Filip Zuan, Mont Cervin Palace, Badrutt's Palace
This article appeared in the Falstaff TRAVEL issue Winter 2020.
