What's New

December 2021 – Suvretta House, the ‘Grand Dame’ of the Swiss Alps is delighted to announce that it has reopened its doors for the much-anticipated 2021 – 2022 winter season. Famed as one of Switzerland’s most iconic heritage hotels and the only ski-in ski-out resort in St. Moritz, this glamourous winter wonderland escape is large and spacious and offers plenty of room for guests to holiday in style. Visitors will be able to enjoy the iconic 181-room hotel breathing in fresh alpine air, relaxing at the spa or spending active days skiing through the snow powdered Upper Engadine Mountains until 3 April.

Calendar news for the upcoming season comprises the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival 2022 (28 January – 5 February 2022) where guests can taste classic French specialities, the much-loved Suvretta House Caviar Dinner (28 December 2021) – the season’s most stylish affair in collaboration with Imperial Caviar – and an ABBA Revival New Year’s celebration. Other exclusive events include the Lesunja Fine Jewellery Exhibition (27 – 29 December 2021), The Masters of Colours Artist’s Dinner at Gallery Francaise (4 January 2022) and piano concerts from the award-winning Shih-Wei Huang (26 & 27 February 2022).

SKI LIKE A SWISS

Suvretta House prides itself on being the only hotel in the area with direct ski-in-ski-out access to the Engadine Valley’s 217 miles of piste, 136 miles of cross-country ski trails and 93 miles of winter walking paths, making it the perfect winter destination for al fresco Alpine adventures. Skiers can explore the extensive ski areas surrounding the palace, including Corviglia, Diavolezza and Corvatsch, as well as well-groomed cross-country ski trails. Ski aficionados will love that St. Moritz is the birthplace of alpine sports and thrill-seekers will relish the fact that St. Moritz is also home to the Cresta Run, a world-championship bobsled run made of natural ice. On site ski, snowboard and boot hire is available, as well as heated lockers to store wet clothes post-hitting the slopes. The Suvretta Sports School – one of the largest ski schools in St Moritz – offers both private and group classes. Non-skiers after a different kind of snow adventure can try their hand at snowshoeing, curling or ice skating on Suvretta House’s private ice rink, located in front of the hotel.

FRESH ALPINE FARE

Epicureans planning on visiting the palace are invited to feast on extensive banquets from dusk till dawn with Suvretta House. Start the day with extravagant breakfasts, followed by lazy lunches on the sunny outdoor terrace of the Suvretta Stube, taking in the magnificent panoramic mountain views. Guests can delight on the half-board menu, served at the Grand Restaurant, or the delicious à la carte offering from Executive Chef Fabrizio Zanetti in the Suvretta Stube, which was awarded with 13 points Gault Millau, for the first time this winter season. In-room dining will also be available for those who want to enjoy a private dining experience after a busy day on the slopes from the comfort of their room. The two mountain restaurants, Trutz and Chasellas, will open and serve fine local Swiss fare. Both offer lunch menus, ideal for quick snacks and light bites pre or post ski, whilst Chasellas, awarded 14 Gault Millau, will also open in the evenings with a menu of delicious gourmet delights with a focus on regional and seasonal ingredients as well as Mediterranean cuisine.

New for this season, visitors can please their palates on a spread of unique festive culinary delights of caviar at the Suvretta House Caviar Dinner. In collaboration with Imperium Caviar and taking place on 28 December, Executive Chef Fabrizio Zanetti, will showcase an impressive menu comprising of the finest Osietra Imperial, Osietra Premium Gold and Imperial Beluga, paying homage to the “black gold of the seas”. Those dreaming of wining and dining like royalty this coming season can feast on a lavish five course Chef’s Table Dinner or gain an insight with a behind-the-scenes cooking course with Chef Fabrizio Zanetti. Alternatively, taste the best of Switzerland with the top Swiss chefs at the St. Moritz Gourmet Festival from 28 January – 5 February 2022.

SWISS SERENITY

Serving opulent holistic wellness at its very best, guests are invited to bring in the New Year with the ultimate indulgent experience with Suvretta House’s in-house spa. Treat the mind, body and soul after a year of various lockdowns with soothing treatments, using products from award-winning products spa brands Cellcosmet & Cellmen and ilā – based on the purest ingredients for exceptional results and renewed vitality. The resort is also home to an impressive 25 metre-long swimming-pool, wellness area and an outdoor whirlpool with exceptional views for guests dreaming of some respite for the body and soul and to disconnect from the stresses of daily life.

Winter rates at Suvretta House start from 630 CHF (currently approx. £516) based on two sharing a Double Room Standard Mountain on a B&B basis. suvrettahouse.ch