Why you'll love it here
- Indulge in the first Six Senses Spa in Switzerland with activities and treatments promoting wellness
- Taste finest Japanese whiskeys and explore the selection of cigars in glamorous décor overlooking the mountains
- Enjoy the permanent art collection installed throughout the hotel and grounds
- Taste the honey grown in the five beehives on Alpina Gstaad grounds, working alongside Citizen Bees
- Create dishes with the surplus food from the kitchen as a part of the Zero Waste Movement
Lucy
Travel Specialist
Full accommodation information
Hotel information
Since its opening in December 2012, The Alpina Gstaad has brought a modern twist to Gstaad Valley, Switzerland. The hotel sits hidden amongst the alpine trees, offering privacy and comfort overlooking the Swiss ski village filled with classic chalets.
The hotel hosts 56 rooms, all equipped with mountain views from your private balcony. Enjoy relaxing here while you breathe in the fresh mountain air, either in the mornings or of an evening when the sun dips behind the peaks.
Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Martin Göschel runs three superb restaurants across the hotel. Sommet, Megu and Swiss Stübli infuse world classic cuisine in their menu, all created under the trusty eye for perfection of the chef. Enjoy light bites in the Alpine Lounge & Bar, basking in the mountain-inspired décor and the mountain scenery that shine through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Taste the flavours of Japan in the Japanese Whiskey Bar that sits in the Megu restaurant and decorated in handcrafted shingles. Try the Cigar Lounge with more elegant interior and a relaxed atmosphere. Choose from a selection of 60 cigars and overlook the Alpine peaks Bernese Oberland hills.
Browse the impressive selection of over 1,700 wine labels in their wine cellar. Perhaps you can choose one to open on your private balcony while you enjoy the serenity of mountain bliss. Find total relaxation in this moment after a treatment in the Six Senses Spa, the first one to come to Switzerland. Here, you can immerse yourself in the holistic Asian-inspired wellness traditions of drawing energy from the surrounding Alps and peaks.
Boasting in spectacular location, head out from this hotel and ascend Gstaad for seasonal activities, embark on the 200 kilometres of ski slopes or paragliding through scenic mountains. There’s so much to do in and around this hotel, so be sure to explore it all during any season. For skiing, the best time to visit this hotel is between December and March.
Room Options
Deluxe Room
Junior Suites
Deluxe Suites
Grand Luxe Suites
Chalet Suite
Panorama Suite
Facilities/Amenities
Tailored services are available in The Alpina Gstaad for you to partake in a blend of wellness and entertainment.
Six Senses Spa with Antonis Sarris
If you’re seeking wellbeing on your getaway, you can immerse in multiple treatments and activities are available to help you find it with Antonis Sarris. At Six Senses Spa, head therapist Antonis Sarris shares his everyday practical tips through mindful walks, practices of meditation and diaphragmatic breathing before bed and many more activities that focus on your wellness and sleep.
Tree House Kids Club
Brimming with fun activities for your kids, let them run wild in the Tree House Kids Club for a couple of hours. This space provides a safe and exciting place for them to play under the watch of the trained childcare professionals.
Restaurants & Bars
Sommet
Sommet’s menu is run by Executive Chef Martin Göschel, passionate to offer flavours of France, Italy, Southeast Asia and South America. Martin has personally travelled to these countries and has a first-hand experience in the vibrant flavours of their cuisine. Gault Millau has awarded Sommet with an impressive 18/20 points, and Guide Michelin rates it a one star.
Megu
Let your tastebuds take a journey through Japan. The dishes served by Head Chef and Sushi Master Tsutomu Kugota are nothing short of professional, named as Switzerland’s top Asian restaurant. This is a dining experience you won’t want to miss, with interior inspired by the temples of Kyoto blended with traditional interior of Japanese houses. Be sure to browse through their extensive list of Japanese Whiskeys.
Swiss Stübli
Emulating the Alpine atmosphere, this restaurant is the perfect place to relax after a long day on the slopes. Indulge in traditional Swiss dishes such as raclette or fondue, all with a modern twist.
Alpina Lounge & Bar
The Alpina Lounge & Bar is the hub of Alpina Gstaad. With menus of craft and classic cocktails, delicious light bites, and warming interior, be sure to spend your evenings here with loved ones. You can even gaze at the surrounding mountain views as this bar is at the heart of the mountains.
Japanese Whiskey Bar
This all-out Japanese bar is nestled in the Megu restaurant, perfect for an after-dinner tipple. Look at their list of fine Japanese whiskies while you relax in their bar decorated in handcrafted shingles. They proudly hold some of Japan’s greatest bottles of whiskies, all of which you can try.
Cigar Lounge
Embellished in warm tones and glamourous vintage interior, the Cigar Lounge awaits you to try its delicacies. With a list of over 60 different cigars available, you can make your choice and pair it with a spirit of your choice. Enjoy them with a unparalleled views of the Bernese Oberland.
Activities & Entertainment
Six Senses Spa, Switzerland
Find total relaxation in the Six Senses Spa, Switzerland. Bringing treatments and facilities to Alpina Gstaad, the spa opens a world of tranquillity with a Sleep Suite. Spend time with the head therapist, Antonis Sarris who specialises the practices of sleep, and provides tips for a deep sleep. Partnered with Freshbed, Six Senses Spa has created the world’s first climate-controlled bed that is placed in the Sleep Suite accompanied with black-out blinds, air filtering green plants and many more amenities to promote a healthy sleep.
Japanese Whiskey Bar Masterclass
Enjoy a 90-minute masterclass learning about the production of Japanese Whiskey and experience cocktail mixing with expert mixologists.
The Offcut Cooking Workshop
Immerse yourself in a hands-on experience where you can learn tips and techniques to lessen food wastage while saving time and money at the same time. If you’re a lover of sustainable kitchen practices, this Offcut Cooking Workshop is for you.
Mountain Picnic
Ascend the mountain with a gourmet packed picnic that you can indulge in while overlooking the Swiss Alps. The picnic is Swiss style, packed with Gstaad cold cuts, local cheese and freshly baked bread – a bag filled with Alpina’s finest.
Beekeeping Workshop
The Alpina Gstaad produces their own honey, and in the process, they take very good care of their bees. Be introduced to the secret world of bees in the Alpina Gardens, where you will be greeted Stefan Neuhaus, a professional beekeeper. He will show you the fascinating world of bees in a 45-minute workshop.
Platform of Art
The Alpina Gstaad is proud to host its own platform of art. The collection of permanent art is comprised of the works from many leading modern artists, all incorporating technology, identity, and the natural world. Their expression is passionate through the platform, so be sure to check it out.
Gstaad Ski Holidays Essential Information
Resort Altitude:1050m (3444Ft)
Winter Season:Dec - Mar
Area:Bernese Oberland
Ski Area:Gstaad
Nearest Airport:Sion, Geneva or Milan
Transfer Time:Sion 2 hours, 45 mins, Geneva 2 Hours
Linked Lift Resorts:7 Resorts connect including Glacier 3000 and Les Diablerets
Highest Lift:3016m (9895ft)
Number of Lifts:53
No of Pistes:40
Beginner:62%
Intermediate:31%
Advanced:7%
Snowpark:1
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Christmas Eve: 9am - 3pm
New Years Eve: 9am - 3pm
25th Dec, 26th Dec & 1 Jan: CLOSED
Monday - Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 5pm
Sunday: 10am - 4pm
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