Reopening of an icon
The alpine resort is currently undergoing extensive renovations and is anticipated to reopen as The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel in time for the 2026-2027 winter season.
The Park Gstaad is an iconic property in one of Europe’s best-known mountain destinations and became the first five-star hotel in Gstaad when its doors opened in 1910. Owned by philanthropist, investor and sportswoman Dona Bertarelli, the property is undergoing a full-scale refurbishment led by Squircle Capital, with interior designer Joseph Dirand.
Following renovations, The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel, will reopen with 75 rooms and suites. This includes a collection of luxury Penthouse Residences managed by Four Seasons that will be available for purchase.
The Hotel will also offer an array of unique restaurant and bar concepts, a destination spa and fitness centre, treatment rooms, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Additional amenities are expected to include indoor and outdoor meetings and event space, a tennis court, ski and bike services, Kids For All Seasons facilities, and an ice rink in the winter season.
As part of the commitment to create a positive impact for all stakeholders, an upgrade will also be made to the hotel employees’ accommodation, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
The property offers scenic views of the Swiss Alps and is also a convenient walking distance from the town centre’s gourmet restaurants and designer boutiques.
Gstaad is globally recognised as a top ski destination and an exclusive mountain resort region preferred by the world’s most discerning travellers. Gstaad is also highly regarded for its wide range of wellness, nature, and cultural activities throughout the year.
During the winter months, Gstaad offers access to 220 kilometres (136 miles) of ski slopes at altitudes of up to 3,000 meters (9,842 feet), with equally beautiful settings in the summer that are perfect for hiking, mountain biking, and golf.
Gstaad is a two-hour drive from Geneva and accessible via train and plane. It can be reached via Bern airport, and Gstaad’s train station is a five-minute drive from the hotel.
An enviable collection
The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will join the Four Seasons collection of heritage properties in Europe, as well as the brand’s collection of alpine properties, including in Megève, Jackson Hole, Vail, Santa Fe, Whistler and an upcoming resort in Deer Valley.
“Gstaad has long been a favourite destination in Europe for luxury travellers, and we are excited to have the unique opportunity to enter this exclusive market with such an exceptional property,” says Bart Carnahan, President, Global Business Development, Portfolio Management and Residential, Four Seasons.
“We look forward to working with our partners to bring together the very best of this legendary property with the service excellence of Four Seasons to create a world-class luxury experience.”
“We have found the ideal partners for a property that has been part of my personal journey in the region,” says Dona Bertarelli.
“As Gstaad’s first luxury hotel, The Park Gstaad holds a special place in the region’s heritage, and I am excited to unveil its transformation into a Four Seasons experience, where its legacy meets modern elegance for residents and visitors to enjoy.”
