Gstaad Palace
Snowy indulgence at a romantic moutain retreat


A centenarian now being run by a third generation of the Scherz family, this 104-key property in the feted resort town in the magnificent Bernese Oberland has become a local landmark of sorts. It brags five diverse eateries as well as an extravagant in-house nightclub, GreenGo, and an indulgent wellness centre, the Palace Spa, with an Olympic-sized swimming pool and four outdoor tennis courts.
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