Badrutt’s Palace in St. Moritz is more than just a luxury hotel – it’s a legend. GaultMillau crowned the iconic hotel “Hotel of the Year 2026”. With the new Serlas Wing, eleven restaurants, 660 employees and suites costing up to CHF 40,000 per night, it sets the standard for luxury and exclusivity. Whether it’s a silver wedding, a sheikh’s picnic by the soccer pitch pool or the first trip to the Alps for an extended Indian family – unforgettable stories are created here. The luxury hotel in a class of its own inspires in winter and summer, combines tradition with innovation and makes every stay an experience to remember.
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Luxury hotel with soul: when a palace tells stories
A luxury hotel is not just a building. It is a promise. A place where dreams become reality, where every moment forms a memory. And in the heart of the Swiss Alps stands a hotel that fulfills this promise like no other: the Badrutt’s Palace luxury hotel in St. Moritz.
This is where history and future meet, culinary delights and culture, service and soul. This was officially confirmed in 2026: GaultMillau named the hotel “Hotel of the Year”. However, the real magic is not in the crown, but in the stories that are written within these walls.
Badrutt’s Palace
Luxury hotel St. Moritz: the pinnacle of perfection
GaultMillau does not award the title “Hotel of the Year” lightly. Only hotels that demonstrate excellence in all categories can hope to win. At the luxury hotel Badrutt’s Palace, the interplay of tradition, innovation and genuine hospitality was convincing.
- Eleven world-class restaurants.
- 660 employees who redefine service.
- The new Serlas Wing with 25 suites, investment: CHF 70 million.
- Pools that embody superlatives – from 200 m² garden pools to outdoor pools the size of a soccer pitch.
- A suite that costs CHF 40,000 per night – and yet is regularly booked.
But all this is just the stage. The real performance is put on by the people – guests and employees alike – day after day.
The history of a luxury hotel – a legend since 1896
The Badrutt’s Palace luxury hotel has towered over Lake St. Moritz for over 125 years. Johannes Badrutt, the visionary founder, brought the international elite to the Alps. The hotel soon became synonymous with glamor and exclusivity.
Kings and princesses, actors and artists, entrepreneurs and politicians – they all left their mark. Audrey Hepburn danced here, Alfred Hitchcock was inspired, Winston Churchill enjoyed cigars on the terrace.
The Palace was never just a hotel. It has always been a luxury hotel in a class of its own, a place where world history and private stories intermingle.
Badrutt’s Palace Outdoor-Pool
Summer in a luxury hotel: freedom between mountains and pools
Many people think of winter, skiing and the jet set in the snow when they think of St. Moritz. But the true future of the Palace lies in summer.
- Guests from Brazil enjoy the fresh Alpine air.
- Families from India experience the magic of the mountains for the first time.
- The outdoor pool – the size of a soccer pitch – is the setting for unforgettable moments.
- Private picnics, helicopter flights and exclusive mountain hikes turn summer into a spectacle.
The Palace thus becomes a luxury hotel in Switzerland that attracts the world’s elite 365 days a year.
Badrutt’s Palace
Culinary delights in a luxury hotel: a trip around the world for the palate
Cuisine is the heart of a luxury hotel. At the Palace, it is like a symphony:
- Nobu by Matsuhisa: Japanese sophistication, sushi and omakase in an iconic setting.
- Le Restaurant & Le Relais: Classic haute cuisine by candlelight, with waiters in tails.
- Chesa Veglia: A rustic Engadine farmhouse where truffle pizza meets world class.
- Paradiso: Sun terrace with a view of the Alps, where champagne bottles sparkle.
- Renaissance Bar: evenings in Armani bespoke suits, where guests enjoy drinks that write stories.
Luxury is not just served here – it is staged.
Badrutt’s Palace Suite
Badrutts’Palace Le Grand Hall Outdoor
People in a luxury hotel: 660 hosts with a heart
What makes a world-class luxury hotel is the service. At the Palace, this means that every guest is unique.
Whether a forgotten tie in New York is delivered to St. Moritz within 48 hours or a favorite wine is procured from a small boutique in Bordeaux – the team fulfills wishes that would seem impossible elsewhere.
Particularly noteworthy: many employees stay for years. An average of 8.5 years – a sign of loyalty, passion and team spirit.
Badrutt’s Palace Le Grand Hall
Stories from the luxury hotel – unforgettable moments
1. Silver wedding anniversary in the honeymoon suite
A couple from New York celebrated their silver wedding anniversary where it all began: in the same room where they spent their honeymoon 25 years earlier. The room was decorated identically, the same flowers, the same champagne, the same menu. Tears flowed – and the Palace continued to write a love story.
2. The sheikh and the private pool
A sheikh from the Middle East reserved the gigantic outdoor pool just for his family. A private picnic was waiting at the edge of the pool – oysters, dates, champagne. Children splashed around, adults laughed. A picture for the ages – only possible in a top-class luxury hotel.
3. The extended Indian family and the Alps
For a large Indian family, the summer of 2025 was their first contact with the Alps. Children saw snow for the first time, heard cowbells and felt the clear mountain air. In the evening, they enjoyed pizza with truffles – an experience that will connect generations.
4. The Hollywood star incognito
A world-famous actor booked a suite under a false name. The staff recognized him immediately – but kept quiet. He spent three days at the Palace, strolling through St. Moritz unrecognized. On the day of his departure, he wrote in the guest book: “I was here. I was free.”
5. The winter wedding of a princess
A European princess got married at the Palace. Horse-drawn sleighs brought the guests and the ceremony took place overlooking the frozen lake. The luxury hotel was transformed into a fairytale castle – a winter dream for eternity.
6. The entrepreneur and the vision
A tech billionaire spent a summer at the Palace to plan a new project in peace and quiet. Every morning he swam in the garden pool, then discussed it with his advisors on the terrace. Months later, the idea became reality – a company that now moves millions.
Badrutt’s Palace has always been a place where stories have been written
- In the 1960s, an Arab prince landed in Samedan in his private jet – and had the tower called to be served dinner at the Palace.
- An Indian billionaire booked the entire Serlas Wing to celebrate his daughter’s wedding in the closest of circles – including a private fireworks display over Lake St. Moritz.
- Stars such as George Clooney and Naomi Campbell enjoyed undisturbed days here – in a house that has made discretion its top priority.
These stories are not just anecdotes. They are proof that Badrutt’s Palace is a luxury hotel in Switzerland that sets international standards.
A luxury hotel that reinterprets the seasons
Winter at the Palace
- Champagne on ice in the “Renaissance” bar.
- Ski instructors who only work for one family.
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides through snow-covered forests.
Summer at the Palace
- Sailing on Lake St. Moritz.
- Picnics on alpine meadows.
- Sunsets by the pool, accompanied by DJ sets.
The Palace turns every season into a celebration.
White Turf
Badrutt’s Palace & White Turf: Exclusive partnership in St. Moritz
When the thoroughbreds start on the frozen lake of St. Moritz at the White Turf, Badrutt’s Palace is right in the middle of the action. As an official partner, the legendary hotel offers VIP lounges, gourmet experiences and the perfect view of the races. Glamor, sport and alpine elegance merge here to create an incomparable highlight in the Engadin winter.
Luxury hotel as a stage for emotions
The special thing about the Palace: every stay becomes a personal story. Some guests celebrate love, others power, others silence.
A luxury hotel in this category is more than just concrete and service. It is a place where you can rediscover yourself.
Conclusion: Badrutt’s Palace – the ultimate luxury hotel in Switzerland
The Badrutt’s Palace luxury hotel in St. Moritz is not only GaultMillau “Hotel of the Year 2026”. It is a palace full of stories, a place where the world and people meet.
This is where past and future, exclusivity and emotion meet. Those who check in here don’t just get a room, but a place in a legend.
Because true exclusivity is not measured in stars, prices or pools – but in moments that last.
And that is precisely the secret of the Palace: it is a luxury hotel in a class of its own that writes unforgettable stories.
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