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Gstaad Palace GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND

dining area is equipped with a fireplace for cozy, unforgettable evenings. Two of the three sophisticated bedrooms have an en suite bathroom including a steam bath. Experience impressive mountain panoramas in three directions on the 1,614-sq-ft rooftop terrace. You will also love the private sauna in the Palace tower and the Jacuzzi. The Penthouse suite offers private access with a lift. The 19,375-sq-ft wellness complex offers eight treatment rooms, a private spa, saunas, steam baths, a unique hammam experience and a lounge with a fireplace. The mountain setting is reflected in the spa’s 197-ft-long stone wall, built with granite from the nearby Blausee region. The spa uses products by Jardin des Monts, Sisley, Beauty by Clinica Ivo Pitanguy, and Margy’s. Signature treatment Jardin des Monts Contact Kirsten Gau, spa manager, spamanager@palace.ch, +41 33 748 5000 RELAX Palace Spa Be delighted by this renowned gourmet restaurant, where chefs prepare a delicious dinner right before your eyes in the show kitchen. Contact Andrea Buschini, maître d’hotel, fb@palace.ch, +41 33 748 5000 GOLF COURSE Golfclub Gstaad-Saanenland Enjoy the 18-hole golf course with fabulous views of the Bernese Oberland mountain landscape. Contact sekretariat@golfclubgstaad.ch, +41 33 748 40 30 DINE Le Grill Rôtisserie

The luxurious five-star hotel Gstaad Palace, which first opened its doors in 1913, is owned by the third generation of the Scherz family and is one of Europe’s last family-run hotels where VIPs experience a first-class culture of hospitality. The 95 rooms and suites at the seasonal hotel feature a skillful combination of contemporary glamour and alpine coziness, highlighted by exceptional panoramas of the Bernese Oberland. The Gstaad landmark’s five restaurants serve Swiss, Italian and international specialities, and its fine-dining establishment Le Grill has been awarded 15 Gault Millau points. The hotel’s GreenGo nightclub is famous for its legendary parties and illustrious clientele. Guests’ senses are pampered in the 19,000-sq-ft Palace Spa. An Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool and four tennis courts are available in summer. Have dinner or spend the night at the beautiful Walig Hut, a rustic summer home built in 1786, where guests can experience the real luxury of the Saanenland: tranquility and authenticity.

Gstaad Palace Palacestrasse 28, 3780 Gstaad Switzerland palace.ch

CONTACT Barbara Branco-Schiess, guest-relations manager, guestrelations@palace.ch, +41 33 748 58 16

STAY Penthouse Suite Size 2,583 sq ft Nightly rate from $8,850

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The largest suite is located on the hotel rooftop and has been completely renovated. Featuring three bedrooms and a spacious living and dining area with a magnificent patterned-wood floor, the suite stands out for its timeless elegance. The large living and