The Alpina Gstaad Debuts New Suite for Winter Season

Newest Luxury Hotel in Swiss Alpine Resort Continues to Receive Accolades

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. January 08, 2014

GSTAAD, Switzerland - January 8, 2014 - The award-winning Alpina Gstaad debuted a stunning new five-bedroom, six-bath suite in December. Gstaad's newest luxury hotel in 100 years is looking forward to a second successful season and was booked for the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

Located on the ground floor with two expansive terraces and superb views of the surrounding mountains, the 9,150-square-foot Alpina Suite has its own private gardens with whirlpools and features direct access to the hotel and to the Six Senses Spa. A large foyer opens on to a 65-foot long gallery that leads to a very spacious living room with a bar and lounge. Fourteen arched floor-to-ceiling windows in the rotunda-like living room give direct access to the west-facing terrace. Other features include a library with fireplace and a state-of-the-art kitchen with dining area.

The Master Suite and the other four bedrooms all feature dressing rooms and walk-in closets. Two double rooms connect to the master suite, making them convenient for guests with children.

In creating this new suite, HBA London continued with its contemporary interpretation of traditional Swiss chalet architecture using local materials from the Bernese Oberland, stone from the surrounding Alps and weathered timber from centuries-old farmhouses in Saanenland. Lined with antique fir wood, the Alpina Suite is cozy and very comfortable with oversized leather chairs and large down-filled sofas. Bespoke modern furniture and pieces by Holly Hunt, Minotti, Kettall and Stephane Duceteau provide elegant modern accents.

"We have had families staying during the holidays and our Panorama Suite is always the first to sell out," explained Managing Director Eric Favre. "The new Alpina Suite will give our guests another very comfortable option."

The rate for the Alpina Suite starts at CHF 20,000, varying with the seasons and includes the following:
 In room or buffet breakfast at Restaurant Sommet
 Daily culinary resort credit of CHF100 per person
 Mini fridge with complimentary wine, soft drinks & spirits restocked daily
 Guaranteed reservations at Restaurant Sommet
 Free use of any all terrain vehicles (Range Rover or Land Rover)
 Transfers to and from Gstaad shopping area, railway station, ski lifts
 Two fully equipped studios with bath for employees (hotel basement)
 Free parking (six private parking spaces in underground garage)
 All taxes, service charges and VAT.

During The Alpina Gstaad's high season (December through March and July and August), the minimum stay is 14 days. In the shoulder months of June and September, it is seven days.

The Alpina Gstaad Draws Raves

Since opening in December 2012, The Alpina Gstaad has drawn raves from guests and locals. In November it was awarded its first Michelin star and voted "European Design Hotel of the Year" at the European Hotel Design Awards. The luxury hotel has earned top reviews from such prestigious organizations as Gault Millau and Virtuoso as well as leading travel and lifestyle publications including: Conde Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, The Robb Report, Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report and Switzerland's Schweizer SonntagsZeitung. The Alpina Gstaad is a member of Virtuoso and Preferred Hotels.

For more information about The Alpina Gstaad, please visit www.thealpinagstaad.ch.

About The Alpina Gstaad

The Alpina Gstaad is set on five acres in Oberbort, the exclusive hilltop area of the village which is in Saanenland in the heart of the Bernese Alps. Part of a CHF300 million luxury development which includes private chalets and apartments, The Alpina Gstaad is a contemporary interpretation of traditional Swiss architecture incorporating local materials and authentic Alpine style. Blocks of Ringgenberg limestone, the rich brown stone from local quarries; hundred-year-old fir wood, gathered from old Alpine farm houses, and natural slate have been used in the construction.

The Alpina Gstaad has three restaurants: the first European outpost of MEGU, the renowned Japanese restaurant; a traditional Swiss stübli, and Restaurant Sommet serving contemporary cuisine. The luxury hotel features a 21,500-square -foot Six Senses Spa, a bar and lounge, wine-tasting room, private cinema, cigar lounge, a ballroom and several boardrooms. The 56 spacious rooms and suites - all with balconies - range from 333 square feet to 4,305 square feet.

Gault Millau Swiss named The Alpina Gstaad Hotel of the Year for 2013.