Badrutt’s Palace Hotel Switzerland
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Via Serlas 27, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel Website
HOTEL INFORMATION
Shareholders
Privately Owned
Date of Creation
1896
Hotel General Manager
Mr. Richard Leuenberger (Managing Director)
Leuenberger is a Swiss national and graduated in Hotel Management from the École hôtelière de Lausanne.
A seasoned hotelier with over 20 years’ experience in international luxury hospitality, Leuenberger has held key positions at some of the most prestigious hotel companies, including Four Seasons and Shangri-La. He was Area Director of Operations for Ritz Carlton in Asia Pacific, before re-joining Badrutt’s Palace Hotel in 2016 as Managing Director.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury – Leading Hotels of the World, Swiss Deluxe Hotels, Swiss Historic Hotels, Forbes Travel Guide
BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL
History & Story
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has been synonymous with glitz and glamour since the property opened its doors as the Palace Hotel in 1896. This legend has been written by one family, true pioneers of innovation and luxury – the Badrutt family, who until today inspire the whole team to strive for excellence and innovation in luxury hospitality. Illustrious guests have included Audrey Hepburn, Marlene Dietrich and Charlie Chaplin, and today’s jet set continues to embrace the luxurious vibe.
Date Renewals
• 2008- 2012 Construction and renovation of Palace Wellness
• 2012-2013 Renovation of the 5th, 6th and 8th floor
• 2014 Opening of the new restaurant Matsuhisa
• 2018 Reconstruction of the legendary King’s Club into King’s Social House
• 2020 Complete renovation and redesign of 40 accommodations
Main Strengths, Special Touch
Experience legendary service and an enchanting atmosphere in the heart of St Moritz. Unrivalled and unexpected eating and drinking, meet a unique sense of belonging in a historic and iconic mountain resort. A celebration of style, sports, culinary and wellness adventures in the Swiss Alps.
Location
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel is located in the heart of St. Moritz in the beautiful Swiss Alps, directly facing the iconic lake of St. Moritz
Key sites/activities in the area
Winter events: Don’t miss the exciting events on frozen lake St. Moritz such as the Snow Polo World Cup, the White Turf horse races or The I.C.E. (classic car event)
Winter activities: skiing & snowboarding, snow shoe trekking, horseback riding, sledging, paragliding, bowling, cresta run, ice hockey & skating, horse drawn sleigh ride, nature walks
Summer events: St. Moritz Celebrity Golf Cup every two years, Festival da Jazz and several classic car events.
Summer activities: sailing, climbing, glacier hiking, trekking, stand up paddleboarding, kiteboarding, tennis, basketball, pilates, golf, kitesurfing, picnic, horse drawn sleigh ride, nature walks, ice skating & hockey, indoor climbing, biking
Fun Facts
St. Moritz is the birthplace of winter sports. – In 1864 the pionieering hotellier Johannes Badrutt made a bet with his English summer guests: if they weren’t able to sit out on the terrace without wearing their coat at least once during their winter stay, he would pay for their return tickets. And so, the English guests came for the sunny Engadin winter and noticed that, sure enough, the weather at 1,800 metres above sea level was gloriously restorative even in the coldest part of the year – not at all like the wet, grey London winter.
Children’s Corner
Our Palazzino Kids’ Club programme is fun, educational, and suitable for ages 3 to 12. Our professionally-trained staff will take care of your children throughout the day with kids yoga, kids‘ disco, cooking class or playground.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
| Number of rooms: 155 | Size in sqm | Views | Features |
| Superior Single Room village side *1 | 16 – 26 | ||
| Superior Double Room village side *2 | 24 – 42 | ||
| Superior Double Room lake view *2 | 23 – 29 | Lake | |
| Deluxe Double Room village side *3 | 29 – 48 | ||
| Deluxe Lake Double Room lake view *3 | 28 – 43 | Lake | |
| Signature DoubleRoom lake view with balcony *3 | 32 – 45 | Lake | balcony |
| Junior Suite lake view *3 | 51 – 76 | Lake | balcony |
| Junior Suite village side *4 | 46 – 63 | separate living room | |
| Palace Suite *3 | 60 – 85 | Lake | balcony, separate living room |
| Beau Rivage Suite *3 | 88 – 100 | Lake | balcony, separate living room |
| St. Moritz Suite *3 | 76 – 94 | Lake | balcony, separate living room |
| Hitchcock Suite *3 | 83 | Lake | balcony, separate living room |
| Two-Bedroom St. Moritz Suite *5 | 132 | Lake | Balcony, separate living room, kitchenette |
| Helen Badrutt Suite *3 | 147 | Lake | Balcony, separate living room, kitchenette |
| Hans Badrutt Suite *3 | 174 | Lake | Balcony, separate living room, kitchenette |
| The Tower Penthouse Apartment *6 | 317 | Lake | 3 balconies, kitchen, dining room, living room, 3 floors, 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms |
* 1 max. occupancy : 1 adult
* 2 max. occupancy : 2 adults
* 3 max. occupancy : 3 adults (extra bed on request and surcharge – rates based on max. double occupancy)
* 4 max. occupancy : 2 adults + 2 children (extra bed on request- rates based on max. 2 adults and 2 children) or 3 adults
* 5 max. occupancy : 4 adults (rates based on max. 4 adults)
* 6 max. occupancy : 8 adults (rates based on max. 8 adults
Restaurants & Bars
• Le Restaurant
360 seats; Dress Code; jacket required, tie desired
If you want to spent charming nights in a unique atmosphere, this Grande Dame of the Badrutt’s Palace restaurants offers a classic ambience with international and French cuisine. The following morning, the Engadin sun will shine on a lush breakfast buffet which you enjoy while a harp player gently accompanies this energizing start into the day.
• Le Grand Hall
Dress Code: Smart casual
The legendary hotel lobby, with its expansive views, fanciful décor and extravagant architecture, is known as the « living room of St. Moritz ». Experience Badrutt’s Palace at its most glamorous over afternoon tea, or champagne and caviar, all accompanied by a live pianist.
• La Diala (« Mountain Fairy » in Rhaeto-Romansh)
Dress Code: no dress code
La Diala means “mountain fairy” in Romansh and symbolizes a deep connection to nature. Located at Palace Wellness, you may dine indoors or on the welcoming sunlit terrace. Thanks to its light and healthy menu, La Diala is the perfect spot to dine after a visit to the spa or with the entire family.
• Renaissance Bar – Vintage Cigar Lounge
Dress Code: smart casual
Step into this cozy time capsule, perch on one of the original swivel leather bar stools as our bar chef mixes your favourite cocktail at a countertop which holds silver matchbox holders and strikers of a kind not made anymore. While waiting for your drink, you can play the traditional drinking game at Badrutt’s: Tilt a coin, put it in the outer indentation of the counter and let it roll. Whoever’s coin is first to topple over, is paying the bill!
• Chesa Veglia
Dress Code: smart casual
15 Gault Millau Points
361 years old and still timeless: The Chesa Veglia, the oldest house of St. Moritz, radiates Alpine Chic and is the cozy retreat for the rich, famous & beautiful. Under its roof you can enjoy original Italian pizza & pasta in the Pizzeria Heuboden, classic French cuisine in the Grill Chadafö and Swiss & international specialties in the rustic Patrizier Stuben. Pre and after dinner (and of course all the other) drinks are served in the Polo Bar as well as the Bar Carigiet
• La Coupole/ Matsuhisha (open only in winter during dinner time)
Dress Code: smart casual
16 Gault Millau Points
Japanese star chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa (« NOBU ») helms La Coupole / Matsuhisa in the hotel’s former indoor tennis hall, which was Europe’s first. You’ll savour the imaginative fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines. The stylish glass-domed space includes a cocktail and sushi bar and a private dining room.
• King’s Social House (open only in winter during dinner time)
The legendary night club!
Famed as the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, King’s Club at Badrutt’s Palace Hotel has enjoyed a distinguished reputation as a legendary night spot for generations of St. Moritz jetsetters. Since winter 2018/19 it has been re-born as King’s Social House in collaboration with celebrated British chef and restaurateur, Jason Atherton. You may enjoy delicious dishes for dinner from 8-10pm and then dance on the dance-floor and sip cocktails by the tunes of an international DJ Line-up.
• Le Relais (open only in winter during lunch time)
Overlooking the lake of St. Moritz and the stunning mountains, Le Relais with its connecting Veranda invites you to a delicious à la carte breakfast and romantic dinners.
• Palace Gelateria (open only in summer)
Gelateria Palace, our colourful ice cream parlour, is located at the doorstep on Via Serlas. Pastry chef Stefan Gerber and his team masterfully create homemade ice cream and sorbets – the perfect treat on a sunny summer afternoon!
• Paradiso St. Moritz
At Paradiso, we’re never thin on atmosphere. Mountain comfort food, fun cocktails, urban beats – get ready to eat, dance and drink on top of the world. From tasty snacks to traditional alpine classics (with a twist) to world culinary favourites, from decadent cocktails to hot drinks to big bottle champagne, Paradiso always sets the bar high. Our resident DJs get people vibing and dancing every day, along with special visits from guest DJs from Kings Social House and across the globe.
Wellness
Fully connect with yourself in our Palace Wellness spa, with an indoor infinity swimming pool, extensive fitness facilities and full massage and beauty services.
• Spa suites
The ultimate private experience: our Spa Suites are the perfect place to recharge your batteries, rejuvenate and feel refreshed.
“Suite Veronica”: with its cosy cave theme, this elegant suite includes a Jacuzzi, sauna, shower and two treatment beds. Light refreshments are available upon request.
“Suite Iris”: decorated in soft colours, with a private garden and calming mountain-view, this suite includes a Jacuzzi, soft sauna and two treatment beds.
• Treatments
Restore and renew with a comprehensive range of massage and beauty treatments. Choose from Ayurvedic therapies and manicures to facials and eye treatments. Special packages available.
• Pools
uilt in the late Sixties, the Palace’s infinity swimming pool set a fashionable benchmark amongst Alpine resorts. Today, you can unwind and enjoy swimming indoors or out – then sit back and relax in the jacuzzi.
• Palace Coiffeur
Look your very best! Over the years, the Badrutt’s Palace Coiffeur has become a veritable St. Moritz institution. The hair salon promotes healthy, beautiful hair through the commitment to natural ingredients, and high-quality colouring and styling products.
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Embassy Ballroom – up to 300 people
• Le Restaurant – up to 300 people
• King’s Social House – Dining and Dancing Club
• Wine Cellar (up to 20 guests for tasting or 12 for dinner)
• Le Relais
• Roni Pieper 1 & 2
• Madonna Room – fully licensed for civil weddings
• Veranda West & East
• Bergeller Stübli
• Acapulco
Extra Notable Features
• Ice rink (during winter)
• Cooking classes
• Wine cellar with over 30’000 bottles
• Kids’ Club Palazzino
• Ski school & Ski shop and rental
• Krug embassy
• 2 golf courses each 18 hole / Par 72 (nearby hotel)
• Samedan airport for private aviation (nearby hotel)
Hotel and restaurant Awards
• Forbes Travel Guide
5 Stars for excellent service 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023
• Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards
Top Hotels in Switzerland 2022
Top 100 in the World 2020 & 2021
Top European Resort Hotels 2021
Top 15 in Europe 2020
• Reader’s Choice Awards Condé Nast Traveler
Top Hotels in Central Europe 2021 (#1) & 2022
Top 50 Hotels Worldwide 2021 (#5)
Top Hotels in Europe 2020 (#5) & 2022
• Connoisseur Circle Best Hotels in Switzerland
Mountain Hotels 2022 (#2)
• Wine Spectator Award
Award of Excellence 2020, 2021 & 2022
• Travellers‘ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor
Top 25 Hotels in Switzerland 2022 (#6)
“Best Hotel” + “Best Service” Switzerland 2021
• Alumni Network of the EcoleHôtelière de Lausanne (AEHL)
AEHL Lifetime Achievement Award 2019
for Hans Wiedemann, Delegate of the Board
Number of employees
Summer 280, Winter 600