The Alpina Gstaad

The Albina Gstaad is a stunning hotel with a Six Senses spa, a well-equipped gym, and a wonderful atmosphere. The rooms are beautifully designed and equipped with air conditioning, a rare luxury in the Alps. I’ve stayed here twice already and will definitely be returning.

I come to Gstaad several times a year, but this was my first time staying at the Alpina. As others will also describe it, the Alpina is the quieter, more spa focused palace hotel in the area, and while the bar and common areas may be lacking in atmosphere, the rooms are superior in their comfort and the spa is indeed excellent as are the swimming facilities. While no stay is perfect, the issues encountered were negligible at best. For instance, the hotel does not do laundry on Sundays, but no one told me this prior to taking my laundry order. I was then called two hours later and told the turnaround time would be minimum 48 hours and would be double the price. Annoying, as most five star hotels in this world can turn around laundry in a few hours versus a few days, but not something of any real consequence. The shuttle service ends at 11pm, which I wasn’t told prior and left us stranded at midnight to walk back up the hill in the rain. Not ideal. Another gripe was the exceedingly slow service at breakfast; I am all for leisurely dining, but when I order a simple coffee, I don’t expect it to take 30 minutes to bring to the table… the real issue was having only one waitress serving the entire restaurant. Her attitude was superior but everyone was running out of patience. I would also note for a hotel of this size, the gym is very small and was always crowded both morning and evening, not sure if there is room to expand, but it should be considered. Again, despite these very minor problems, I thoroughly enjoyed my stay, as did my guests, this is a true five star hotel experience, and come winter, I would probably consider staying here again.

We were so happy to see our friend Luis Roza waiting to drive us to The Alpina Hotel. He is an amazing friendly person with greatly customer oriented. Upon check in we were told that room was ready as we advised hotel in advance on our arrival time. Also Fd mentioned that they were able to upgrade us but I had to emphasize that we actually paid for the upgrade and she quickly fixed herself 😊 We were escorted to the room but to our surprise when we entered the room there was no greeting card nor welcome amenities that we are used to. Anyway we got them later in the night after the turndown service. Freshly squeezed orange juice that is mostly appropriate for check in and not for sleeping. They changed the welcome cake this time to a lemon something not eatable. Room as always impeccable clean and comfortable. One of the best housekeeping service in the world. Mostly we enjoyed dinners in bar thanks to great service and drinks. Food on the other hand is plane, a lot to wish for. They should definitely bring an italian chef that understands and respects the Italian food. Just a recommendation to improve the food and bring some life to it and make The Alpina perfect. Breakfast area always amazing with AnaMaria,Salvatore,Gaia and Giovanni! The new Spa Manager Claire went above and beyond to make us feel amazing and she gave us a surprising 20 minutes sound healing treatment for family that was something super special and memorable. We ll even book it for our next stay. All spa team as always the best ever Raffaela, Laura, Svetlana, Kasya,Lucas and Amelie! All simply the best! See you for winter season!

We are a family that travels extensively and always choose our accommodation with great care. The Alpina Gstaad stands out as one of the finest hotels we've stayed at—offering a rare blend of understated luxury, impeccable service, and genuine warmth. Despite being above our usual budget, we keep returning. Why? Because every detail—from the beautifully designed rooms to the serene spa and outstanding dining—reflects excellence. The atmosphere is both refined and welcoming, and the team consistently goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable stay. The views of the surrounding nature are simply spectacular. Whether you're enjoying breakfast on the terrace or relaxing in your room, the panorama of the Bernese Alps adds a magical dimension to the experience. All in all, The Alpina offers a unique kind of hospitality that makes you feel at home while still being thoroughly pampered. We’re already looking forward to our next visit

One of the most beautiful places we have ever been. You just cannot believe your eyes when you open the doors to the view. It is so beautiful that you think it is a fake movie set. The staff is beyond exceptional. Extremely professional and very attentive. Restaurants and Spa are fantastic and all of the recommendation our Concierge team made were perfect. We can't wait to return. Special thanks to Claire, Laura, Nonu, Fernando, Salvatore and Constentinos for going above and beyond.