Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz

Overview

One of the world’s leading ski resorts frequented by royalty and celebrities, Badrutt's Palace Hotel is a haven of tranquillity.

Nestled in Switzerland’s largest winter sports region, there are over 350km of slopes in nine skiing areas to choose from. Majestically situated amidst beautiful scenery, the hotel’s palace-style architecture is complemented by interiors of gothic arches and hand-carved hardwood. Each of the hotel’s 159 guest rooms and suites are comfortably appointed with views of the Swiss Alps and equipped with flat screen TVs and internet access as well as complimentary movie channels and refreshment bar. The Palace Wellness offers relaxing treatments for the entire body, while leisure facilities at the Health Club include an indoor pool, fitness centre, in-house ski shop, rental and school. Badrutt’s caters well for families; its’ kids' club Palazzino features a mini-cinema, climbing tower and slide along with a unique Swiss chalet with hobby room. Choose from seven restaurants and three bars including contemporary French cuisine at Le Bistro, Japanese/Peruvian fare at Nobu@Badrutt’s Palace and Italian and International dining at Chesa Veglia.

Accommodation: 121 Guest Rooms and 38 Suites

Resort Information

Altitude: 1800m

Beginners: 2*

Intermediates: 4*

Advanced: 3*

Snowboarders: 3*

Cross-country: Yes

Heli-skiing: Yes

Glacier-skiing: No

Trails/pistes: 80km in St. Moritz (350km in linked areas)

Ski-lifts: 57

Accommodation

The hotel offers 159 comfortable rooms in four categories according to size and location, inclusive of 38 suites and Junior Suites. Each room is individually decorated and appointed for comfort.

The Superior, Deluxe and Grand Deluxe Rooms are all newly appointed and face the village of St Moritz, the mountains or the lake.

Restaurants & Bars

The hotel features seven restaurants and four bars as well as two member only clubs; the Club Priv and the Corviglia Ski Club.

Le Restaurant is the Grand Dame of the restaurants at the Palace, where guests can enjoy glamorous nights in a unique setting. Conservative and requiring a dress code at dinner, it maintains international and traditional French cuisine throughout the season.

Nobu at Badrutt's Palace (open during winter) is the hottest place in town, a meeting point for the rich and young and the most innovative restaurant and showpiece of the Palace.

The Renaissance Bar is the cosiest in St. Moritz, offering classic and innovative cocktails at all times of the day. It is a place for people to see and be seen. Mario the well-known barkeeper is certainly among the attractions!

The Grand Hall is the hotel's greatest asset in terms of architectural design. The Douglas wooden roof and the views over the lake deliver the best ambience for people to sit and meet or just enjoy Hi8caviar and Champagne or home made pastries.

Acapulco serves light, healthy and trendy dishes as well as all day breakfast for those who spend their day at the swimming pool or at the fitness room.

The Chesa Veglia is the oldest farmhouse of St. Moritz and represents the hideaway for the rich and famous, featuring three restaurants and two bars: Pizzeria for original Italian fare, the Grill Room for elegant dining and the Patrizier Stuben for Swiss and International specialties.

Apres-Ski

Amid the pure crystal lakes and majestic spires of the Swiss Alps a unique place has been created, which unites specialised wellness facilities and treatments with the nature and beuty of the Engadin valley.

Palace Wellness is a refuge designed to follow the excellence, tradition and history of Badrutt’s Palace Hotel and takes its inspiration from the wonderful natural surroundings of the Engadin valley, which plays such an important role in the creation of the Palace Wellness area. It is seen and felt in every corner – from the vast amount of natural light, fresh air and spectacular views of the Swiss Alps to the patio under the sky, the so-called Alpine Garden. Its very openness to the elements captures the changing seasons.

Children

The recently renovated Kindergarten Palazzino occupies 250sqm across three floors, and provides entertainment for children aged three to 12 years. Open from 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. (with lunch and dinner available) and fully supervised by staff at all times, there is availability for dozens of children.

The Kindergarten Palazzino's facilities include a mini-cinema, climbing tower and slide complete with 'ball bath, and a unique Swiss chalet with hobby room as well as a dining area.

Outside, the playground can be enjoyed in fair weather. Children will adore the Summer Activity Garden which now boasts a super-slide, swings, sand box and more. There is also a tennis court on property with a qualified instructor.

Summer Activities

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel offers a vast range of activities in both summer and winter.

Make the most of the breathtaking mountain scenery with the outdoor activities available, which include abseiling, aerial helicopter tours, climbing, canyoning, golf, fishing in local lakes, rivers or heli-fishing, hand gliding, hot air ballooning, hiking, local lakes & mountains tours with expert guides, mountaineering, mountain biking, paragliding, picnics, tennis, watching White Turf horse racing, yachting and yoga.

The Perfect Hotel for

• Ski & Winter Sports
• Families
• Couples
• Lakes & Mountains
• Outdoor Adventure

2009/2010 Pricing Information

Prices in (£) per person for Double Standard Room, breakfast

Supplements from (per person per night) Double Superior £61 to £128, Double Deluxe £152 to £367, Grand Deluxe £196 to £421, Junior Suite Deluxe £399 to £1048, Suite Superior £590 to £1437, Suite Deluxe £805 to £1663. Supplements for other Suites available on request.

Prices include flights from London with British Airways to Zurich. Transfers not included. Private transfers available on request, transfer time (2hrs 30mins). Business Class supplements available on request.