Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski

The 2 neo-baroque towers of Grand Hotel des Bains rise above the snow.

A week here, month by month

I come to Grand Hotel des Bains to ski: the Signalbahn to Corviglia is a 220-metre walk, just across the street. The hotel works in seasons, though: next winter it opens on 4 December 2026 and closes on 29 March 2027.

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Is it for you?

For 2, I would choose the Signature Suite for its freestanding bathtub, to fill after a day on the slopes.

I’d ask for
A Signature Suite.
Worth knowing
The suite is a 62 m² open-plan space: bed and living area share one room, with no separate bedroom.
The bathtub and marble bathroom of the Signature Suite

Like a regular

The double-height lobby, with its chandelier and gallery

11 min readHow we write the guide

  1. The ski pass in the rate

    From 4 December 2026 to 28 March 2027 the Exclusive Ski Experiences offer includes each guest’s daily ski pass and a half-board dinner at Les Saisons; it covers Premier and Executive Doubles, Junior Suites and Signature Suites, from 2 nights booked 3 days ahead.

  2. Dinner at Neora

    With the Early Booker Dine Around rate, dinner is included every evening; at Neora or Crazy Pizza, CHF 80 per adult per night comes off the bill in winter. Book at least 14 days ahead: cancelling costs the whole stay.

  3. The extra bed

    Children up to 5 sleep free in their parents’ room, breakfast included; from 6 to 11, the extra bed and half board at Les Saisons cost half.

What Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is

Grand Hotel des Bains occupies a 19th-century building, restored in 2001 by Viennese architects who rebuilt the façade and interiors from old photographs and etchings. Work on the rooms has gone ahead in phases: with the third, presented in December 2025, the renovated rooms and suites came to 151. Beyond the rooms and suites there are 7 categories of Alpine Suites, residences with a fully equipped kitchen and 1 to 5 bedrooms.1234

In the Lumina Guide

Lumina Guide 2027

In the guide because a fountain in its spa still brings water from the Mauritius spring, discovered more than 3,000 years ago and praised by Paracelsus.

Distinctions

How we choose the hotels

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski’s guests say? They write it in their reviews, even those who only came for a drink or dinner: we read every one and tell the 5 things that matter, from the location to the bill.

  1. Location

    Several guests value the lifts close by: one counts 5 minutes on foot to the slopes, another chose the hotel for the walk to the Signal lift.

  2. Room

    8 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. One guest finds the rooms spacious and new. Another, on the first floor, hears the noise outside through the window and finds the bed uncomfortable.

  3. Staff and service

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Several guests describe concierges who book tables and suggest restaurants and outings. One August guest, by contrast, calls reception at 11pm about noise from the pool; the later calls, up to 11.40pm, go unanswered.

  4. Breakfast

    At breakfast one guest suggests getting up early for the quiet mornings; another remembers the live piano.

  5. Price

    One guest who stayed a single night finds the price far from what they received. For the spa, by contrast, one visitor suggests setting aside a whole day.

Where Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski leads

  • Staff and service

    On staff and service it comes ahead of the 4 other hotels it is compared with among Swiss five-star hotels.

How we count
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.61694%
Room7.42181%
Staff and service8.87293%
Breakfast8.918100%
Price–812%

84 guests said so on Google, from 1 January 2026 to 6 October 2026. The reviews include visits to restaurants and bars without an overnight stay. The other hotels are assessed on the same 5 themes. The score is the average of what they say, from 0 if they speak of it very badly to 10 if they speak of it very well. Where only a few mention something, the score stays close to the guide’s average: a handful of voices does not make a reputation.

The hotels we weigh it against among Swiss five-star hotels:

  • THE CHEDI Andermatt
  • Kempinski Palace Engelberg
  • Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
  • Waldhotel by Bürgenstock

Price: for 2, the night of 6 December 2026, from 1,013 CHF on Google Hotels on 23 October 2026.

Inside Grand Hotel des Bains

The lobby, library, a room and the gym, in Joe Trum’s video from August 2025.

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The lobby seen from the floor abovefrom 0:46 · Joe Trum · 1 August 2025Watch on YouTube
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The library with armchairs and timber bookshelvesfrom 1:02 · Joe Trum · 1 August 2025Watch on YouTube
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A room with a sitting area and double bedfrom 2:20 · Joe Trum · 1 August 2025Watch on YouTube
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The gym with exercise equipment and timber flooringfrom 3:48 · Joe Trum · 1 August 2025Watch on YouTube

Where to linger

The Neora dining room with blue banquettes and lit alcoves

Neora, Greek cooking over fire

At Neora the pitta is shaped by hand and the souvla comes off the open fire, with cold-pressed olive oil: every dish is made for sharing.1

The afternoon tea stand with pastries and sandwiches

Tea in the lobby

At Quintessence, afternoon tea is served daily from 2pm to 5pm: CHF 100 for 2 people, CHF 150 with 2 glasses of Ruinart Brut.1

Good to know before you book

  • Dogs and cats are welcome for a fee, to be mentioned when booking: they may join you at the lobby bar, but not in the restaurants or the spa. 1

  • A spa treatment must be cancelled at least 12 hours ahead; later than that, it is charged in full. 1

  • For 2 adults booking 7 nights together from 7 to 14 December 2026, the lowest seller quoted CHF 1,414 a night, the same as the hotel’s own listing. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Google Hotels quote, checked on 23 October 2026.1

Choose your room

The bed and bench of the Signature Double RoomSignature Double Room27 m² · up to 2 guestsKing or twin beds, mountain view.View the room The Premier Double Room seen from the bed, with armchair and deskPremier Double Room34 m² · up to 3 guestsKing or twin beds; marble bathroom with rainfall shower.View the room The bed and armchairs of the Executive Double RoomExecutive Double Room37 m² · up to 3 guestsKing or twin beds, forest view, pillow menu.View the room The sofa and bed of the Signature Junior SuiteSignature Junior Suite42 m² · up to 4 guestsVisually separate living area, sofa bed.View the room The Premier Junior Suite bed and vanity areaPremier Junior Suite48 m² · up to 4 guestsOpen plan with sectional sofa, separate bath and shower.View the room The attic bedroom of the Deluxe SuiteDeluxe Suite62 m² · up to 4 guestsSeparate living room, balcony, direct spa access.View the room The bed and armchair of the Signature SuiteSignature Suite62 m² · up to 4 guestsKing or twin beds, valley view.View the room The living room and dining table of the Grand Deluxe SuiteGrand Deluxe Suite78 m² · up to 4 guests2 bedrooms, private spa access, steam shower.View the room The fireplace and leather armchairs of the Presidential SuitePresidential Suite320 m² · up to 6 guestsOn 2 floors, 3 bedrooms, private sauna and butler.View the room The living room and table of the Deluxe One Bedroom Alpine SuiteDeluxe One Bedroom Alpine Suite100 m² · up to 2 guestsSeparate living room and balcony over the valley.View the room The twin bedroom of the Deluxe Two Bedroom Alpine SuiteDeluxe Two Bedroom Alpine Suite110 m² · up to 4 guests2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, stone fireplace.View the room The twin bedroom of the Premier Two Bedroom Alpine SuitePremier Two Bedroom Alpine Suite160 m² · up to 4 guests2 bedrooms, panoramic terrace.View the room The bedroom with a red armchair in the Deluxe Three Bedroom Alpine SuiteDeluxe Three Bedroom Alpine Suite170 m² · up to 6 guests3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, library nook.View the room The living room of the Premier Three Bedroom Alpine SuitePremier Three Bedroom Alpine Suite320 m² · up to 6 guests3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, private terrace.View the room The large living room of the Premier Four Bedroom Alpine SuitePremier Four Bedroom Alpine Suite440 m² · up to 8 guests4 bedrooms, wraparound terrace.View the room The living room with corner sofa in the Premier Five Bedroom Alpine SuitePremier Five Bedroom Alpine Suite545 m² · up to 10 guests5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, bar counter, balcony.View the room

Getting here

AddressVia Mezdi 27, 7500 St. Moritz

Your day

In the morning

The breakfast menu

At Les Saisons, alongside the buffet and its 7 signature dishes, the à la carte breakfast menu costs nothing extra.

On the slopes

The run back

Every morning the Ski Concierge suggests the day’s route; to come back, the Hahnensee run descends from Corvatsch to close by the hotel.

After skiing

A drink in the igloo

Igloo Savour by Beluga opens daily from 2pm to 8pm; on Fridays and Saturdays, from 4pm to 7pm, a live DJ plays.

Before dinner

The 4 saunas

Between the Finnish, bio, herbal and stone saunas, I would pick the hottest before dinner: the saunas are open from 10am to 9pm.

Late in the evening

The Smokers Lounge ceiling

The Smokers Lounge & Library is open 24 hours a day: with a cigar and a cognac, I would look up at the ceiling painting by a local artist.

Reviews of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski

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Guest voices

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Mashed potatoes without salt

For a birthday snack at the lobby bar, the sushi chef is away that day, yet a soup from his menu still reaches the table. For the small baby with them, the kitchen makes mashed potatoes without salt.

Google · 2026-08-19Read on Google
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Skis ready on arrival

On their sixth or seventh stay, the reviewers find everything arranged on arrival: ski hire, ski passes and luggage. After skiing, they have dinner at the lobby bar.

Google · 2026-02-21Read on Google
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From the pool to the snow

A guest who came in January to celebrate an engagement goes out to the outdoor pool on a freezing evening, then onto the snow. They also remember the hotel’s thoughtful touches for the occasion.

Google · 2026-01-14Read on Google

Before you travel

How much is a night?

One night taken alone for 2 adults: 9 December 2026, CHF 1,014; 13 January 2027, CHF 1,354; 16 March 2027, CHF 1,115. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, checked on 23 October 2026.

What is the best way to reach Grand Hotel des Bains?

The transfer from St. Moritz station is free for guests, arranged in advance with the concierge.12

When can I check in, and when do I leave?

Check-in is from 3pm and check-out by noon.1

What access options does the spa offer?

Hotel guests have access to the Alpine Spa.1 For external visitors, by reservation and subject to availability: the Day Spa costs CHF 110 per adult in winter, CHF 85 in summer and CHF 45 for children aged 3 to 14, with pools, saunas, relaxation areas and gym. With a massage or facial, entry drops to CHF 50, and it is free above CHF 240 of treatments per person that day.1

What facilities does the Alpine Spa offer?

The Alpine Spa covers 2,800 m²: besides the pools and saunas there is a steam room, 2 gyms open 24 hours a day, Life Cube cryotherapy at −110 °C and a women-only Ladies Spa, open on Fridays and Saturdays from 3pm to 9pm.12

There are 2 pools, open from 8am to 9pm. Outdoors the pool measures 10.5 × 3.8 metres and is kept at 36 °C; inside, the 15 × 7-metre pool, 1.4 to 1.5 metres deep, is at 30 °C in winter and 28 °C in summer.123

Can events be held at Grand Hotel des Bains?

Yes: Grand Restaurant Les Saisons, 460 m², is offered for weddings and takes up to 400 guests for a reception; Neora hosts wedding parties too.12

Are there winter offers?

With Winter Escape, from 5 nights, you save 10% on the daily rate and get one half-board dinner per adult; full payment is due at least 14 days before arrival. The Alpine Spa Experience, valid until 29 March 2027, adds CHF 150 a day to spend on treatments. City tax is excluded.12

Is parking available at Grand Hotel des Bains?

If you drive, there is outdoor and covered parking, with rates that change with the season, and Tesla and universal chargers.12

Still choosing

The Kronenhof, white with green roofs, among autumn larches

Grand Hotel Kronenhof

The Kronenhof, white with green roofs, rises among the autumn larches, 1,805 metres up in Pontresina.

The snow-covered Carlton above the roofs of St. Moritz

Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

The Carlton rises above the snow-covered roofs, its cream-coloured façade framed by trees.

Grace’s historic façade and pale modern wing above the station

GRACE LA MARGNA ST MORITZ

The historic façade and pale modern wing follow the slope: the station tracks lie in front, with mountains behind the roofs.

The tower and green roofs of Badrutt’s Palace under a pale pink sky, with a Swiss flag and the snow-covered Engadin mountains behind.

Badrutt’s Palace Hotel

163 rooms and suites in the Badrutt family’s towered grand hotel of 1896, with 11 restaurants, 2 pools and Via Serlas at the door; open in winter and summer

Suvretta House’s facade and green-roofed turrets beside the forest

Suvretta House

Suvretta House raises its green-roofed turrets beside the forest, more than 1,800 metres up in the Upper Engadine.

The Guarda Golf chalets with their timber balconies above the snow-covered golf course

Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences

In winter, Guarda Golf lines up its timber balconies above the snow-covered golf course.

The Aïda’s indoor pool between stone columns and timber galleries

Aïda Hôtel & Spa

At the Aïda, the indoor pool runs beneath dark beams, between stone columns and timber galleries.

Le Chalet d’Adrien among the snow-covered chalets of Verbier

Le Chalet d’Adrien

The timber chalet stands among Verbier’s snow-covered roofs, with the Alps beyond.

The orange villa facade with green shutters, its garden and the lake beyond

Villa Principe Leopoldo

The orange villa opens its green shutters onto the garden, with the Gulf of Lugano beyond.

A white bath beside the lake-facing window, among teak walls and curtains

THE VIEW Lugano

The bath faces the lake-view window, with teak all around.

The park lawn among trees and palms, with San Salvatore across the lake

Grand Hotel Villa Castagnola

The lawn slopes between the palms, with San Salvatore across the lake.

The outdoor pool in front of palms and Lake Maggiore

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Palms are reflected in the pool, with Lake Maggiore ahead.

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The 2 towers of Grand Hotel des Bains above the snow-covered drive
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The double-height lobby, with its chandelier and gallery
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The Neora dining room with blue banquettes and lit alcoves
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The afternoon tea stand with pastries and sandwiches
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The bed and bench of the Signature Double Room
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The Premier Double Room seen from the bed, with armchair and desk
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The bed and armchairs of the Executive Double Room
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The sofa and bed of the Signature Junior Suite
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The Premier Junior Suite bed and vanity area
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The attic bedroom of the Deluxe Suite
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The bed and armchair of the Signature Suite
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The living room and dining table of the Grand Deluxe Suite
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The fireplace and leather armchairs of the Presidential Suite
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The living room and table of the Deluxe One Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The twin bedroom of the Deluxe Two Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The twin bedroom of the Premier Two Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The bedroom with a red armchair in the Deluxe Three Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The living room of the Premier Three Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The large living room of the Premier Four Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The living room with corner sofa in the Premier Five Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The bathtub and marble bathroom of the Signature Suite
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The play house with its slide and the little tables of the Kids Club
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The living room and fireplace of the Deluxe Two Bedroom Alpine Suite
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The lit counter and bar stools of Quintessence
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