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BADRUTT’S PALACE HOTEL ST. MORITZ, SWITZERLAND By Gregory DelliCarpini Jr. Photography by Lorenzo Vinti
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istoric splendor and modern luxury perfectly conflate in this landmark hotel in the center of St. Moritz, Switzerland. Badrutt’s Palace tempts you with grandeur and supreme style at every turn. Built in 1896 by the hotelier and entrepreneur Caspar Badrutt, the hotel is one of the most original and glorious hotels in the world. Much of the exquisitely preserved furniture in the grand lobby is original to the hotel’s opening. The lobby’s sheer magnificence will astound you. Decorated in warm neutral tones, the rooms are also abundantly luxe and sophisticated, complete with majestic beds and luxurious duvets. Each room boasts magnificent views, with many rooms featuring grand balconies. The timber-beamed breakfast salon twinkles with crystal chandeliers and a golden harp is played during breakfast. Afternoon tea is served in Le Grand Hall, which overlooks the snow-peaked Alps. A pianist plays while you enjoy tea and sumptuous treats in a room decorated with 19th-century Italian art. SocialLifeMagazine.com
The hotel offers an impressive variety of restaurants and diverse cuisines. Every meal is a true sensory experience with unparalleled quality and convivial service. From signature Japanese-Peruvian fare at Matsuhisa to Michelin-starred dining at IGNIV to a casual dinner in Chesa Veglia (a farmhouse built in 1658), the culinary team at Badrutt’s Palace celebrates your favorite classics with an eye most decidedly on what’s happening locally and globally. After dinner you can dance the night away in King’s Social House, the oldest nightclub in Switzerland, located within the hotel. Accessed by a glowing underground tunnel, the vast spa area includes an indoor pool with floor-to-ceiling windows and impressive outdoor and indoor hot tubs. A beautiful sauna area features two steam rooms, two saunas, an ice room, and a relaxation room. The hotel is in a prime spot in St. Moritz: a three-minute drive from the train station (the hotel provides a private pickup in a vintage Rolls Royce); steps from shops, cafés and restaurants; and a quick shuttle ride to the Corviglia cable car that goes to the best skiing spots in all of St. Moritz. The hotel is a true dream and will leave you feeling perfectly removed from reality while surrounded by history, luxury, and glamour. For more information and to book a stay, visit badruttspalace.com.
