St. Moritz, Switzerland
Badrutt's Palace Hotel
Alpine Palace / Ski Resort · Switzerland · Independent; member of The Leading Hotels of the World
The defining St. Moritz palace — Engadine ski-season anchor and summer Alpine retreat.
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Only5Star verdict
Our editorial pick for a traditional St. Moritz hotel with lake views, restaurants and Palace Wellness. It welcomes families as well as couples, with seasonal mountain activities.
Awards and recognitions
Each item names its basis: the awarding body's own list where we checked it, otherwise the hotel's own statement.
- The World's 50 Best Hotels — No. 36 in 2026The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 listing · source
- SeiBellissimi Art of Hospitality Award — 2026The World's 50 Best Hotels 2026 listing · source
- Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star — named in the November 2025 Icons listForbes Travel Guide feature, November 2025 (historical context, not a 2026 rating) · source
- The World's 50 Best Hotels — No. 43 in 2023 (historical)Hotel's 2023 press release; historical ranking · source
What to know
- Seasonal opening: check the exact dates of your stay and chosen facilities.
- Palazzino Kids’ Club is for ages 3–12; children under 3 may attend with an accompanying adult per child. Advance reservation is required.
Best for
- ✓ Ski
- ✓ Honeymoon
- ✓ Anniversary
- ✓ Families
Avoid if
- ✗ You want a modern minimalist chalet
- ✗ You prefer Verbier-style ski-in/ski-out
Fit scores
Fit scores are Only5Star's subjective editorial judgement of how well the hotel suits each kind of trip, based on published information. They are not guest ratings, inspection scores, award results or a first-hand stay.
Key experience details
Setting
Engadine valley, overlooking St. Moritz Lake.
Rooms & villas
Rooms and suites with differing lake, mountain or village outlooks; confirm the view of your selected category.
Food & drink
Venues include La Coupole – Matsuhisa for Japanese–Peruvian cuisine, Le Relais, La Diala, Pizzeria Heuboden and Patrizier Stuben. Opening varies by season.
Spa & wellness
Palace Wellness has indoor and outdoor pools, a Jacuzzi, saunas, a salt steam room and fitness facilities.
Experience
Classic Engadine palace experience with deep ski-season programming.
Activities
Skiing and other winter activities, with hiking and cycling in summer. Confirm event dates and conditions rather than assuming lake sports will run during your stay.
Transfer considerations
Arrange your arrival route and transfer with the hotel; Alpine road and flight timings depend on weather and conditions.
Best season
Our editorial preference is winter for skiing or summer for mountain walks. Published winter dates are 3 December 2026–30 March 2027, with summer 4 June–6 September 2027.
Budget guide
Budget bandUltra-luxury
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Pricing can vary significantly by season, room category, inclusions, and availability. Use this as a directional guide only — confirm pricing with the property or your advisor before booking.
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Rates & availability
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Fact-checked as of 11 October 2026
Sources
Material hotel facts checked against the official sources linked here. Rates and terms depend on the selected booking. Fit assessments are editorial opinions; this is not a first-hand inspection.
- Badrutt's Palace — official hotel site
- Badrutt's Palace — Palazzino kids' club
- Badrutt's Palace — wellness
- Badrutt's Palace — restaurants
- Badrutt's Palace — winter activities
- Forbes Travel Guide — legendary Five-Star hotels (November 2025)
- Badrutt's Palace — 2023 press release (PDF)
- The World's 50 Best Hotels — Badrutt's Palace
- Forbes Travel Guide — legendary Five-Star hotels (stories)
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