Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Setting & First Impressions

Perched above Lake St. Moritz with sweeping Alpine views, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel balances late-19th-century grandeur with contemporary polish. The experience begins in the storied Le Grand Hall—often called the living room of St. Moritz—where lofty ceilings, mountain panoramas, and classic afternoon tea establish an elegant, see-and-be-seen rhythm. Recent investment has renewed the sense of occasion, adding a refined wing and refreshed outdoor spaces while preserving the property’s historic character and prime, in-town location.

Rooms & Suites

Accommodation ranges from intimate bedrooms to expansive suites, many facing the lake or Engadin peaks. Interiors pair rich woods, natural stone, and soft textiles with generous wardrobes and marble-accented baths. The new Serlas Wing introduces a quieter, contemporary aesthetic—think textured oak, wool-clad walls, and well-planned bathrooms with soaking tubs and separate showers—designed for privacy and comfort. Thoughtful touches (from blackout serenity to well-calibrated climate control) support deep rest after energetic days outdoors.

Dining & Nightlife

The culinary line-up is impressively broad, ranging from fine-dining artistry at IGNIV to heritage Swiss and Italian flavors at Chesa Veglia, and lakeside-view breakfasts and dinners at Le Restaurant. Between long lunches and polished tasting menus, casual options and terrace seating keep mealtimes relaxed and scenic. After dark, the reimagined King’s Social House—Switzerland’s oldest nightclub—mixes dinner, cocktails, and DJ-driven energy, sustaining the destination’s glamorous après-ski reputation without sacrificing refinement.

Wellness & Facilities

The Palace Wellness complex is a highlight. A 25-metre indoor infinity pool faces the mountains, and a clever indoor-to-outdoor flow lets swimmers transition into heated open air. Hydrotherapy circuits feature aroma and salt steam rooms, saunas, experience showers, and quiet lounging zones; treatments span classic massages to modern, results-oriented facials. In summer, a landscaped outdoor pool and fitness spaces add sunlit variety; in winter, the mood shifts to steam-and-snow harmony—spa warmth framed by icy peaks.

Winter & Summer Pursuits

St. Moritz is built for active days, and the hotel makes participation effortless. In winter, an on-site ice rink invites gentle laps, lessons, and family-friendly ice sports before a restorative swim or tea. World-class skiing, snowshoeing, and scenic train rides round out the season. When the snow melts, hiking and lake-view cycling routes replace pistes, while tennis, mountain-club lunches, and long golden evenings on terraces take center stage. The accommodation’s central position means most experiences start steps from the lobby.

Service & Verdict

Service here is polished and warm, attuned to individual pace—equally comfortable orchestrating a big-night dinner as it is arranging a quiet afternoon by the pool. Across rooms, restaurants, spa, and rink, operations feel well-rehearsed yet personal. With its revitalized facilities, landmark social spaces, and deep connection to the Engadin landscape, Badrutt’s Palace Hotel delivers a rounded Alpine escape: heritage and glamour balanced by wellness, fresh air, and easy access to everything that makes St. Moritz compelling.