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Lieu de villégiature prisé, Gstaad fait cohabiter avec douceur savoir-faire suisse, luxe et volupté. Accessible par une voie souterraine creusée dans la montagne, ce cinq-étoiles digne d’un , n’est pas l’hôtel historique des Alpes suisses, mais c’est tout simplement le meilleur. Il se découvre depuis l’escalier monumental du XVIIIe siècle au plafond peint. Mélange parfait de tradition et de modernité, d’épure et de confort,, le aux allures de taverne dédiée aux spécialités locales (raclette, fondue, charcuterie…), le , table japonaise du maître sushi Tsutomu Kugota, désigné par le guide Gault&Millau comme « Meilleur restaurant asiatique de Suisse »; enfin, le , où le chef étoilé Martin Göschel propose une cuisine française inspirée par ses voyages. Ici, l’excellence est de prime pour combler tous nos sens. Une sensation de sérénité absolue! Gstaad is a cherished destination where Swiss savoir-faire, luxury and indulgence go hand in hand. This five-star hotel, worthy of a James Bond film and accessible via an underground passage dug into the mountain, is not the most historic but is quite the best. It can be discovered from the monumental staircase in the majestic lobby, with its eighteenth-century painted ceiling. A perfect blend of tradition and modernity, purity and comfort, its decor is soothing, inspiring and a perfect reflection of the surrounding mountains: stone, wood, immaculate furniture, silky carpets, beautiful parquet floors… not forgetting the many works of contemporary art. The owners have taken great care to ensure that every detail has been meticulously considered. The intimate establishment has 58 warm and elegant rooms and suites, soft colours and carved ceilings, fireplaces and furniture made by local craftsmen, and balconies or terraces with uninterrupted views of the peaks. With an in-house cinema and a 2,000m2 spa by Six&Senses, the owners have also considered après-ski a moment of relaxation. This temple to well-being has an outdoor pool, a 25m indoor pool carved out of the rock and lined with wood, hot and cold baths, a hammam, a salt grotto to improve breathing, a sauna… and 12 treatment rooms offering a full range of body and facial massages. And there are four tables to tempt your taste buds, all with the same high-quality standards. The Alpina Lounge & Bar, the Swiss Stûbli, with its tavern atmosphere dedicated to local specialities: raclette, fondue, charcuterie… The Megu is a Japanese restaurant run by sushi master Tsutomu Kugota and voted «Best Asian Restaurant in Switzerland» by Gault & Millau. And Le Sommet, where Michelinstarred chef Martin Göschel serves French cuisine inspired by his travels. The Alpina Gstaad is one of those places that manages to have it all.
