Built in 1896, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel retains the glamour of a classic Swiss Alps resort, from the expansive lobby with its original carved wood ceiling to the at-your-service staff.
Mountains surround this traditional property, which is in the village of St. Moritz, long a popular ski destination. Winter remains high season here, drawing celebrities and well-heeled guests from around the world. Alfred Hitchcock, Charlie Chaplin, Rita Hayworth, John Lennon and George Clooney have all stayed at Badrutt’s Palace; Hitchcock visited regularly enough that the hotel still has a Hitchcock Suite where the director used to dwell.
Beyond its 157 elegantly outfitted rooms and suites, Badrutt’s Palace prides itself on its amenities, from complimentary soft drinks and beer in the minibars to the onsite ice-skating rink. The family-friendly hotel offers a kids’ club daycare facility, and even provides complimentary laundry service for children under 12.
During the 2023-24 winter season, the hotel will have 11 restaurants, ranging from the smallest eatery in St. Moritz, the three-tabled Carigiet Fondue Stübli, to the fine-dining address Le Relais. And in addition to these permanent restaurants helmed by executive chef Jeremy Degras, the hotel also focuses on pop-up concepts from award-winning toques.
In the space that formerly housed Switzerland’s oldest nightclub, King’s Social House is Jason Atherton’s modern interpretation of classic bistro fare. Alongside food and drinks, DJs and live performers keep guests entertained.