The Alpina Gstaad – Madonna’s £17,500 A Night Ski Hotel
The Alpina Gstaad – Madonna’s £17,500 A Night Ski Hotel
Where? The Alpina
Location? Gstaad, Switzerland. Madonna’s favourite winter wonderland hotel in the Alps, she liked it so much she bought a chalet in the same village.
Celebs who’ve stayed? Madonna, Leonardo DiCaprio, Tiger Woods and many more…
Fun facts? The Panorama Suite (where Madonna stayed) costs £17,500 per night. It has its own private gym, massage room, jacuzzi, hammam, kitchen with personal chef and in-room butler. Madonna had black out curtains installed in the bedroom before arriving.
– Leo DiCaprio signed the Titanic Poster which hangs in the hotels private cinema room when he visited the hotel.
– There are 2 Michelin starred restaurants in the hotel, Megu and Sommet.
– A state of the art Tesla car which looks like a white spaceship, comes to pick you up on arrival and departure from the airport.
– The spa is a world renowned Six Senses Spa. The hotel boasts 12 international hotel awards including #1 hotel on Trip Advisor and Travel and Leisures Top 100 Hotels in the World.
The Hotel
The Alpina is one of the most renowned and revered hotels in the Swiss Alps. It sit like an icon overlooking the chic alpine resort of Gstaad. It goes beyond luxury in its decor, ethos and impeccable service.
Gstaad is known for its jet-set clientele and caters for their expensive tastes with shops in the resort such as Louis Vuitton and Fendi. The Alpina is the perfect hotel to cater for their well travelled tastes too.
Commanding breathtaking views of the mountains and beyond the hotel is perfect for winter and summer breaks.
The Decor
Employing some of the countries finest crafts people the hotel is a true design property. It perfectly juxtaposes traditional alpine furnishings made with stone, leather and reclaimed wood, created by the best local artisan with modern functionality and an outstanding modern art collection. Housing ones of Switzerlands finest art collections, the hotel is a living gallery space.
I was taken aback by the grandeur of the main atrium pictured above and below the cosy and stylish bedroom in my suite. Each bedroom has it own individual hand painted furniture and everything from the lights, heating, music and curtains is activated from a central stat of the art electronic dock.
The Madonna Factor
As I mentioned before the hotel has no end of celebrity and A-list guests. The image above is of me hanging out in the spa chill out room of the Panorama Suite, which is the room Madonna stayed in. Below is the private in-room balcony jacuzzi, with an incredible view. Why visit the spa when you have one in your room?
The hotel acts as a living gallery to one of the best contemporary art collections in Switzerland. Above: me just casually chilling underneath a Tracey Emin neon art work.
Everywhere you look in the hotel is an aesthetic delight. The ceiling of the main atrium is an antique hand painted wall which was reclaimed from a disused local church.
Gastronomic Experiences
Combining Swiss traditions with the best ingredients sourced from all over the world, The Alpina is perfect place to tantalise your taste buds. From modern Japanese cuisine brought to you by master chefs at Megu, to Michelin starred gourmet dishes at Sommet and an altogether more traditional alpine feast at Stubli, every restaurant is impeccable.
I tried each restaurant and I highly recommended them. So much so, next time I stay I won’t be eating anywhere else. Every flavour and ingredient from the Japanese Waygu Beef at Megu to the locally sourced Raclette cheese at Stubli is probably the finest you’ll taste in Switzerland.
Megu is a mouth-watering, Michelin starred, Japanese restaurant on the first floor with incredible decor and an award winning sake menu. The sushi (and everything else) is divine.
Swiss Stubli (pictured below) has a warm and homely decor and a delicious traditional Swiss menu. Charlie practically had to carry me out of the restaurant I ate so much :) I am obsessed with raclette cheese and fondue.
Gstaad is filled with hundreds of attractions and fun things to do. If you like skiing or just to get a view of the mountains from the worlds highest bridge between two peaks, head to Glacier 3000. For more on Gstaad activities check out last weeks blog on my family trip to the Alps.
The Six Senses Spa
Blissful serenity, the two words I use to describe my post treatment feeling at the Six Senses Spa at The Alpina. I indulged in an hour of my usual favourite, the signature full body massage, but this treatment was unbelievable, quite possibly the best massage I’ve had!!
Post spa you must take a dip in the spectacular underground spa pool and hot tubs, float in the water and watch the snow hit the dome window in the ceiling. Or brave the sub zero temperatures outside before running into the warm heated outdoor pool. Whatever you do you must make sure you save time for a little spa action, you’ll be missing out of you don’t. You can also indulge in more unusual holistic treatments like Chakra Healing.
The spectacular underground cave swimming pool with glass dome ceiling.I have to say, The Alpina was such a magnificent hotel it is easily in my top 5 hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Everything about it is just fabulous!
That’s all from The Alpina Gstaad, next stop London. Thank you so much to the incredible Alpina Gstaad team for such fantastic service, stunning decor, breathtaking views and generally treating me like a princess! You made me feel like a real VIP!
And a huge thank you to Gstaad Official Tourism Board for organising such a wonderful and memorable trip. For more info on Gstaad head to the official website.
To find out more about the stunning Alpina Hotel click here.
For more of Bonnie’s Swiss adventures click here.
Bon Voyage! xx
Can I just have your hat?? I love it lol. These pictures are breathtaking and it looks like such a chic and romantic place to be,
haha it’s by a brand called Amelia Jane London if you mean the double pom pom hat x
I believe I’m jealous of every one of your posts. This place looks amazing and you look beautiful. The views are gorgeous. I could never afford to stay here so thank you for sharing your experience with me.
What a beautiful resort. It was so nice to live vicariously through you on this trip. But weren’t you cold? LOL!
Such an awesome hotel with great amenities to enjoy. This is a truly rewarding place to visit after all those busy days and give our self the treat of a lifetime.
Oh wow, that hotel looks so amazing! I need to go there!
do it x
Love the blue dress you’re wearing in the first picture! <3_<3
The hotel looks amazing too :)
Wow! This place looks stunning! So jealous you were able to go there!
It was beautiful x
That hotel looks stunning. It makes me want to visit! Thanks for sharing xx
thanks for stopping by x
This must have been so amazing! Especially knowing celebrities stayed there and so much has happened there! It also just seems like a beautiful building and nice place to stay. Very jealous X
This place looks like an amazing place to visit!!!! Looks like Colorado!
It does look like a magnificent hotel. Pretty sure it was a wonderful room to come and retreat to at the end of the day’s adventures.
it truly was x
Omg! This place looks incredible. Adding it to my bucketlist!!
you must x
What a cool experience to visit a place like this! I was relaxed just looking at pictures of the spa.
Wow..this place looks amazing! I am adding this into my wish list.
YOU MUST X
That sure looks like a fantastic place to stay! I mean for a price like that, I am sure everything is perfect. I can only dream to visit a place like that, except of course, a sponsor would pay for it. Haha. Thanks for sharing your photos!
Thanks for th this, love the post I actually was born in Swiss but never been to this hotel looks beautiful I will save it.
Thank you
Oh well thats the perfect excuse to visit
Wow, it looks spectacularly gorgeous. How lucky for you to stay here.
That looks like such a relaxing place to stay. I’d love to get away like this sometime. Even the snow looks magical, whereas where I live the snow makes me not so happy because there’s a ton and it’s cold. I would love to sit by that warm fire at night.
Wow what a beautiful place to stay! I gotta say I would probably never pay that much to be in cold weather though!!
haha I don’t blame you x
I’d love to take a trip here. The scenery and activities look completely divine. Your pictures were fabulous.
thanks so much x
You have some amazing photographs there. I can see why Madonna liked it and decided to purchase a place like this. I do love the look of the place. And for those winter lovers out there, it would be perfect.
Gorgeous pictures! I can easily see why it has attracted so many celebrities. Not only it’s beautiful, but it looks so relaxing. :)
it was lovely x
This is such a beautiful looking resort. I would love to spend a weekend here relaxing.
What lovely views from that place. But oh that price tag! It seems like a gorgeous getaway, though.
That hotel looks luxurious! I love it! I would love to go soon one day.
We stayed for 3 nights, first in their entry level room Schonreid and then received a complimentary upgrade for the last 2 nights to a large Jr. Suite with a fireplace. The hotel is super luxurious and we enjoyed our stay. Service was excellent from Benjamin the concierge, to the staff at breakfast and at the various restaurants. I highly recommend this hotel, Gstaad is a traditional alpine resort and would be happy to visit again.
By the way, your pictures are lovely.