Suvretta House hotel in St. Moritz

Located in the upper Engandine on the Chasellas plateau in the serene Suvretta area, an adorable coach car waits to take guests to Suvretta House. Arriving at the region’s “Grand Dame of the Mountains”, the five-star hotel looks like something out of a Wes Anderson film, with its warm and welcoming characters.

Rooms

Although I didn’t stay in the Presidential Suite - which Jackie and John F. Kennedy called home during their stay — I felt like alpine royalty in my deluxe junior suite. It included a huge wardrobe and changing area, a bathroom with a roomy tub and shower, a seriously plush couch and seating, and a desk to sit at while looking out over the mountains.

Decor

The hotel was opened by Anton Sebastian Bon in 1912 for guests who wanted to escape the ostentatious glitz and glam of the surrounding areas. Aiming to refresh spaces which haven’t been changed for over 20 years — yet retain the Art Deco period charm and authentic features — a recent refurbishment plan incorporates warming parquet flooring, hand crafted rugs, embroidered cushions, bespoke furniture, homely wallpapers, elegant colours and luxurious fabrics. Just admire the elegant elevators — complete with red leather seating and low lighting — to appreciate the hotel’s old school roots.

Amenities

The hotel also boasts a large gym (which puts on various fitness classes throughout the day), a hairdressing salon, a sauna suite, a children’s club and private chair lift access to the mountains.

St. Moritz: the summer mountain escape that leaves you feeling stronger