11 Best Hotels in St. Moritz, Graubünden

From the moment your Rolls-Royce whisks you from the train station to the hotel, you'll see why Badrutt’s Palace is Switzerland at its most glitzy and glamorous, complete with magnificent public spaces, an exclusive spa, numerous top chef–driven restaurants, and a high-society pedigree. Guest rooms, in both contemporary and traditional styles depending upon your preference, have luxe fabrics and ultracomfy beds. Badrutt's offers 10 restaurants, including the formal Le Restaurant and Jordnær at Badrutt's Palace (from Copenhagen Michelin-starred chef Eric Vildgaard), as well as more modern fare at an outpost of celebrity chef Nobu Matsuhisa, open only in winter. The hotel also houses two bars and one club, with a menu designed by renowned British chef Jason Atherton. The spa, with mountain views from its indoor and outdoor pools, is a delight. Although the celeb count is lower than in its heyday, in high season you'll find the Palace crammed with beautiful people and wealthy wannabes: in fact, people-watching in the lobby is a local pastime.

This Alpine-chic design hotel—within seven 18th-century buildings that formerly housed a boarding school—brings a younger, fresher vibe to often-traditional St. Moritz. Though a bit removed from St. Moritz proper in the village of Champfèr, there are shuttles to Corvigia and Corvatsch for easy access to the slopes. Guest rooms have casual mountain decor, with plenty of wood and Italian fabrics; some have freestanding tubs inside the room itself for a soak after skiing or hiking. The spacious wellness area includes a nice-size indoor pool along with steam baths, saunas, and treatments; coaches, who can lead guests in achieving goals such as strengthening their back or improving their balance, are available upon request. In-house restaurants are also unique, from the international tapas of Hide & Seek to a branch of the two-Michelin-star Ecco, open only during the winter season.

Housed inside a historical building originally designed in 1903 by Nicolaus Hartmann—who also designed the train station across the street—along with a striking new building right beside it, the Grace offers a touch of clean, contemporary luxury, with grand public spaces and views of the mountains and lake from the guest rooms. Within St. Moritz’s only five-star hotel open 365 days a year, all guest rooms, decorated in soothing greys and browns, feature king-size beds with Frette linens; expansive stone-and-marble bathrooms have double sinks and walk-in rain showers. Guests can choose from rooms either in the recently built Grace Wing, with floor-to-ceiling windows and air conditioning, or the renovated Art Deco La Margna Wing, which has a similar look but also includes bathtubs (though no AC); splurge on the Grace or La Margna terrace suites for outdoor spaces with magnificent views. The main Mediterranean restaurant, The View, stays open all year for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while during the winter season, The Stack serves up brasserie-style cuisine and The Max Moritz offers Swiss fine dining; N/5 – The Bar is worth visiting any time of year for inventive and seasonally changing cocktails in a convivial atmosphere. The spa features an indoor pool and whirlpool as well as two saunas and a steam bath, plus (since this is St. Moritz, after all) a fine selection of ultra-pampering treatments including massages, body wraps, and facials. There’s also a cute, well-stocked kids’ club for tots ages 3 and up.

As the hotel in St. Moritz closest to the lake, this charmingly renovated property geared to leisurely stays emphasizes its superlative views with a big, sunny balcony and dining rooms with enormous windows. The varied clientele includes family groups and senior citizens; many visitors come just for the extensive whisky bar, said to have the largest selection in the world. The restaurant features Swiss specialties along with a few Italian dishes, and stocks more than 1,000 wines. Comfortable rooms have a fresh Alpine look with light colors and wood floors: many take advantage of their position with superb lake views from both the bedrooms and the bathrooms. The cozy wellness area includes a whirlpool, sauna, and steam bath.

This luxury hotel can claim its share of St. Moritz superlatives: it was the first hotel here (1856) and the first house to have electricity in all of Switzerland (1878), but modern comfort has come a long way, as seen in top-quality facilities like a 9-hole golf course and putting green, ice-skating and curling in the colder months, and a large variety of in-house restaurants (some open only in winter). Rooms vary between a more traditional and a more modern style; though they differ in size and decor, all feature wood accents and luxe bathrooms. Half-board is usually included in the rates, and guests have a wide range of choices including the Grand Restaurant, a romantic vaulted space, with a menu of international cuisine, Peruvian plates at Amaru, and menus from star chef Mauro Colagreco at the Kulm Country Club. The Kulm Spa features a saltwater grotto, indoor-outdoor pool, and top-notch fitness center (complete with inspired views).

Across from the Corvatsch cable car that transports guests up 3½ km (2 miles) to the highest peak in the surrounding area, this boutique design hotel, quite different from most other "traditional" St. Moritz–area accommodations, is an ideal choice for skiing, sledding, and hiking on Silvaplana Lake—along with just hanging out in its cool environs. All of the modern, rustic-chic rooms have huge terraces with views across the valley to the Piz Nair and, in summer, to kiters and windsurfers. The rooftop bar, with contemporary wood, suede, and cowhide-covered furnishings and a panoramic terrace with mountain views, is the “it” bar in the area. The open fireplace and furnishings are trendy but comforting. Stars Restaurant serves up international cuisine for dinner, or get your pizza fix at Pizzeria Stalla Veglia during the winter. The designer spa has a small pool and huge whirlpool, sauna, and steam and aroma baths.

Outside St. Moritz, with stupendous views of Piz Corvatsch and Silvaplana Lake, the thoroughly charming Suvretta House encourages visitors to take advantage of the private ski-in, ski-out access to the Corviglia slopes just outside the front door, to skate on the ice rink in winter, to try the clay tennis courts and driving range in summer—or just to lounge by the indoor pool or outdoor hot tub. The renovated lobby and guest rooms are airy, light, and bright, with modern fabrics, contemporary furnishings, and views to the lake and mountains. Jacket and tie (and no sneakers) are requested in the main dining room, or opt for a more casual Swiss meal in the informal Suvretta Stube; there are also two off-site mountain restaurants serving up traditional fare. Kids may never want to leave the Kiddy Club, open to children age three and older; it's staffed by trained kindergarten teachers and includes the Teddy Club kids-only restaurant.

Set in the town center, this pleasant (if worn) little hotel shares the Kulm's lovely mountain views, but not its prices. Details like sgraffiti, carved ceilings, and fine darkened pine in some rooms preserve the best from its earlier days. The big corner guest rooms deserve their higher price; back rooms are small, but all have tile baths. Front rooms have mountain and lake views, and some also have balconies. In the small sitting area, check out the collection of skiing trophies won by the owner's father, who used to run St. Moritz's ski school.

This basic but charming hotel in the middle of St. Moritz-Bad will make you feel right at home, as the friendly service and a drink by the crackling fire in the cozy "living room" are often all one needs at the end of a long day of hiking or skiing. The large and airy restaurant is highly recommended and has a great deal of locally sourced, seasonal dishes to choose from, including lots of venison, veal, fondue, and pastas. This hotel offers cheaper deals for longer-staying guests, as well as for summer visitors.

This big-city hotel in the center of town was built in 1896 and still offers grand public areas with carved wood and moldings alongside refined, if a tad faded, guest rooms with truly wondrous views. All rooms are done up in lively red and blues; southern-facing rooms have balconies with unimpeded views of the Alpine lakeside panorama. The lovely breakfast room has a ceiling featuring a glittering birch forest painted by Gottardo Segantini, son of the Italian artist, and the informal Acla restaurant serves up solid meals such as Swiss beef and Wiener schnitzel; its outdoor terrace is open in summer and winter (in good weather). The basement bars, featuring live music, are resort staples on weekends. The rooftop wellness center offers saunas, steam baths, massages, and superb views over the lake. In the summer months, the hotel provides free e-bikes to guests.