St. Moritz's Badrutt's Palace Named Hotel of Year After €70M Upgrade

Legendary Badrutt's Palace Hotel earns Gault Millau's Hotel of the Year 2026 distinction following major renovation including new luxury wing and summer facilities.

Key Takeaways

Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz has been named Hotel of the Year 2026 by Gault Millau
The hotel completed a CHF 70 million renovation including new Serla Wing with 25 luxury rooms
The hotel employs 660 staff members focused on luxury segment service
The hotel opened in 1896 and is located at 1,850 metres altitude in Upper Engadine

By The Numbers

CHF 70 million

Renovation investment

CHF 13,500

Most expensive suite per night (September)

200 square metres

New pool size

Number of restaurants

They Said

"The iconic Le Grand Hall, a kind of catwalk for the beautiful, rich and successful"
— Gault Millau

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Landmark Renovation Transforms Alpine Icon

Luxury Amenities and Guest Experience

Legacy and Future Outlook

Sources & References

Badrutt’s Palace in St Moritz crowned Hotel of the Year by Gault Millau

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

Badrutt's Palace Hotel in St. Moritz has been named Hotel of the Year 2026 by Gault Millau
The hotel completed a CHF 70 million renovation including new Serla Wing with 25 luxury rooms
The hotel employs 660 staff members focused on luxury segment service
The hotel opened in 1896 and is located at 1,850 metres altitude in Upper Engadine