Elite Traveler Winter 2019

143 elite traveler WINTER 2019

SWISS SUITES Suite Le Grand Bellevue LE GRAND BELLEVUE

The re-envisioned Le Grand Bellevue stays stately while evoking a decidedly whimsical yet modern vibe. Colorful and design-centric, the hotel, located directly on the village’s famous pedestrian promenade, brings a smile with unexpected flourishes — such as bird-print wallpaper; antique furniture layered with bright upholstery; hanging birdcage chairs with leather pillows; and a towering, incongruous, tweed-covered camel who never fails to get a second glance. Proving that Swiss style and service don’t have to be aloof, Le Grand Bellevue has a private cinema; a Michelin-starred restaurant, Leonard’s, which puts bistro favorites up against more uppity gastronomic delights; and a subterranean spa with so many offerings that one can stay all day and not be finished. Stay in Suite Le Grand Bellevue, a discreetly elegant, bi-level expanse with two bedrooms, two bathrooms,

a freestanding Jacuzzi tub and floor-to-ceiling windows. From $9,700. Contact Daniel Koetser, managing director, info@bellevue-gstaad.ch, +41 33 748 00 00, bellevue-gstaad.ch

Panorama Suite THE ALPINA GSTAAD

Alpina Gstaad deftly reinterprets the chalet with its hilltop fantasy. The place for travelers who like rustic Swissness, but want it respun, Alpina references Swiss culture with touches such as a glass sculpture that recalls icicles, hand-painted antiques and photos of the majestic landscape. But, Alpina isn’t afraid to have a split personality. Its Michelin-starred restaurant, Sommet, adds modern flair to classic Swiss cuisine. Field-to-fork surprises might include upscale renditions of a steamed bun filled with pulled pork, or a crème brûlée with bacon vinaigrette. Alpina also has a kid’s club called Treehouse and a sprawling, tension-melting Six Senses Spa. Enjoy the top hideaway, the Panorama Suite. Crowned with its own spa floor (including a treatment room, Jacuzzi, fitness room, sauna and steam room), the 4,300-sq-ft suite has three bedrooms, a dining area and 360-degree views of Gstaad and its environs. From $10,630 per night. Contact Ewout Lionarons, front office and reservations manager, elionarons@ thealpinagstaad.ch, +41 33 888 9874, thealpinagstaad.ch

My Gstaad Chalet PARK GSTAAD

Park Gstaad proves that coziness and elegance go together with aplomb. This historic hotel, set on the elevated section of a green garden just five minutes from downtown, soothes the soul. Enveloped in a leafy outdoor space that seems a world away, the hotel provides a den of tranquility, indoors and out. With pine-cladding, shiny black granite, wooden balconies topped with flower boxes, myriad pops of grey-hued Swiss boiled wool and old-school leather elements to provide a sense of place, the entire hotel makes you want to curl up with a book and a glass of sherry. In truth, Park Gstaad highly promotes its well-being focus, elements of which can be found in the menus and room snacks, at the saltwater pool, in the Asian-themed spa or at the well- equipped ski shop. Choose My Gstaad Chalet, the largest penthouse suite in the Swiss Alps. Its sleek interior sports four bedrooms, each with commodious, black marble baths. From $14,510 per night. Contact Romane Cusin, guest relation manager, grm@parkgstaad.ch, +41 33 748 98 00, parkgstaad.ch

Presidential Suite ULTIMA GSTAAD

A chauffeured Maybach, designer uniforms, a glass grand piano (it’s one of only two in the world, with the other owned by Alicia Keys), marble galore, contemporary art and custom upholstery by Louis Vuitton (among other designers) combine to set a grandiose mood at Ultima Gstaad, a statement-making boutique hotel. Located near the ski slopes and a quick 10-minute walk from the town’s center, Ultima comprises three large Swiss chalet structures that hold 11 roomy suites, each overlooking Gstaad or Diablerets massif. Six larger residences are also available for big groups. Unique to Gstaad’s lodging scene, Ultima not only vaunts a classic spa by La Prairie, but also offers guests a medical-style aesthetic clinic, which features services from Botox to detox. The 1,722-sq-ft Presidential Suite feels like home and has a fully equipped kitchen. Balconies extend from every room, bringing the mountain-scape indoors. Guests have access to a personal elevator that opens directly into the suite for private entry and exit.

From $8,100 per night. Contact Simon Le Cossec, general manager, info@ultimagstaad.com, +41 33 748 05 50, ultimagstaad.com

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