Le Grand Bellevue

At Le Grand Bellevue, the timber ceiling reflects in the water: the pool looks onto the garden through broad windows.

I come to Le Grand Bellevue for evenings at the bar, on its 17.5-metre Chesterfield sofa. To reach the lifts, though, you take the shuttle: the hotel is not on the slopes.

Rooms and booking

Is it for you?

For 2, the Jacuzzi in Suite Etoile appeals to me. The tub sits beneath the glazed roof, between the bathroom’s sloping walls.

I’d ask for
Suite Etoile with a double 180×200 cm bed.
Worth knowing
Suite Etoile has a double-height ceiling and a walk-in wardrobe.
The Jacuzzi beneath the glass roof in Suite Etoile

Like a regular

Le Grand Bellevue’s yellow façade among trees

9 min readHow we write the guide

  1. From station and slopes

    Car transfers between the hotel and Gstaad station are complimentary. In winter, the Ski Shop can store your ski boots.

  2. Dining in the room

    Room service is available 24 hours a day. A CHF 20 tray charge applies to every order.

  3. With a dog

    Dogs cost CHF 50 a night, excluding food. They are welcome at Le Petit Chalet, on the terrace and in The Bar, but not at LEONARD’s or the Sushi Bar.

  4. Room times

    Check-in starts at 3pm and check-out is at 12pm. Early arrival and late departure are subject to availability.

What Le Grand Bellevue is

Le Grand Bellevue’s park opens at the entrance to Gstaad’s Promenade: the village is close, while trees surround the yellow façade. Founded in 1912 as a cure house and spa hotel, it took on a different character with Daniel and Davia Koetser’s 2013 renovation. Patterned fabrics and colourful armchairs run through the interiors. At the table, LEONARD’s pairs international cooking with local produce.123

In the Lumina Guide

Lumina Guide 2027

For a holiday built around the spa, there are 3,000 m² and 17 thermal experiences to explore.

Distinctions

How we choose the hotels

The 5 things that matter, as guests tell them

What do Le Grand Bellevue’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

    Nearly every guest who mentions it is happy with it. A guest found the walk from the station straightforward.

  2. Room

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. A room is described as spacious and well maintained. In room 205, the same guest heard a continuous footstep-like noise at night.

  3. Staff and service

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. Being addressed by name stays in the memory. On another visit, guests had to insist on being served despite an agreed arrival an hour before closing.

  4. Breakfast

    9 in 10 guests who mention it are happy with it. The simple, well-prepared buffet and à-la-carte dishes are liked. One guest wanted more light in the breakfast room.

  5. Price

    6 in 10 guests who mention the price find it fair. One guest encourages readers to pay a little more and be pleasantly surprised. Another only learned the parking charges on departure.

How we count
Le Grand Bellevue in numbers
WhatGuests’ scoreGuests who mention itHappy
Location8.77697%
Room8.19790%
Staff and service8.730091%
Breakfast7.93887%
Price–2556%

371 guests said so on Google, from 1 January 2018 to 28 September 2026. 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 in Gstaad and the Bernese Oberland:

Price: for 2, the night of 1 March 2027, from 810 CHF on Google Hotels on 23 October 2026.

Inside Le Grand Bellevue

The house and library in the 2023 film; lounges, pool and balcony in a guest’s 2025 tour.

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From the garden towards the houseLe Grand Bellevue · 19 July 2023Watch on YouTube
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The library and its sofasfrom 0:13 · Le Grand Bellevue · 19 July 2023Watch on YouTube
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The lounge’s sofas and windowsfrom 2:35 · Ramin’s Travel Guide · 29 April 2025Watch on YouTube
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The pool and round bathfrom 4:12 · Ramin’s Travel Guide · 29 April 2025Watch on YouTube
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The view from the balconyfrom 4:54 · Ramin’s Travel Guide · 29 April 2025Watch on YouTube

3 places to pause

Fondue in the chalet

Fondue in the chalet

For fondue, I would choose Le Petit Chalet, the log cabin in the garden. The menu also includes truffle and goat’s-cheese fondues and raclette.1

The pink lounge

The pink lounge

The pink banquette follows the curve of the alcove beside the piano. Here I would order hot chocolate and scones.12

The hanging chairs

The hanging chairs

In the spa, egg-shaped chairs hang around low tables. Lanterns rest on the floor.1

Good to know before you book

  • All rooms are non-smoking. Source: bellevue-gstaad.ch

  • Soft drinks and juices in the minibar are complimentary and replenished daily. Source: bellevue-gstaad.ch

  • Work on Les Résidences began in March 2026 and continues through 2028, with opening planned for winter 2028. Daytime noise and visual disruption are possible.1

Rooms and suites

Chic RoomsChic Rooms32 m² on average · up to 2 guestsDouble 180×200 cm bed or twins; forest views.View the room Deluxe Chic RoomsDeluxe Chic Rooms40 m² on average · up to 3 guestsDouble 180×200 cm bed or twins, with an extra bed; balcony seating.View the room

Getting to Gstaad

AddressUntergstaadstrasse 17, 3780 Gstaad

Le Grand Bellevue

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Your day

In the water

Thermal Oasis

Spa and fitness facilities open from 8am to 9pm. Thermal Oasis follows from 9.30am to 9pm.

In the afternoon

Afternoon tea

Afternoon tea is served daily from 3pm to 6pm. It costs CHF 55 per person.

At lunch or dinner

The chalet’s hours

Le Petit Chalet opens from Thursday to Monday. The hours are 12pm–3pm and 6pm–10pm.

At the bar

The Bar

The Bar opens from 11am to 12.30am. It has a zinc-topped counter.

For a treatment

Arriving early

Treatments run from 10am to 8pm. Arrive 45 minutes before your appointment: late arrival shortens the session.

Reviews of Le Grand Bellevue

Google648 ratings4.8/5

Guest voices

Google

A Chic room far from the lobby

A guest found their Chic room far from the main building, with a low ceiling and no ventilation option. The room became humid; despite this, the guest hoped to return.

Google · 2026-09-07Read the review
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An afternoon arranged by the concierge

For a family, the team arranged an afternoon in the region: a rental car delivered to the hotel, a restaurant booking and a detailed itinerary.

Google · 2026-03-12Read the review
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The CHF 27 popcorn

At the cinema, a family ordered a small popcorn for their daughter. The bill reached CHF 27 with a fee the guest says had not been disclosed beforehand.

Google · 2026-07-05Read the review

Before you travel

How much does one night cost?

For one night for 2 adults: CHF 1,084 on 18 December 2026, CHF 907 on 12 January 2027 and CHF 810 on 1 March 2027. Room category, meals and taxes unspecified. Prices from Google Hotels, checked on 23 October 2026.1

When does the next season run?

The winter season runs from 18 December 2026 to 29 March 2027.1

What does the direct winter rate include?

The hotel’s direct winter rate includes daily breakfast and a 3-course dinner at LEONARD’s.1

Is spa access included for residents? Can non-residents visit?

Spa access is complimentary for hotel guests; treatments are booked separately. Non-resident guests are also welcome, with advance reservations. Pools and saunas are closed during the off-season.123

What is the pool like?

The indoor pool is 15 metres long and has an adjacent Jacuzzi. In winter, the pool is restricted to ages 16 and over after 5pm; in summer, that restriction starts at 6pm.12

What age limits apply to the fitness area and Thermal Oasis?

The minimum age is 14; minors must be accompanied by an adult.1

What does Essence of Le Grand Spa cost?

It costs CHF 295 for 80 minutes, combining aromas, flowing massage and facial sculpting massage.1

Can a wellness space be booked privately?

Thermal Oasis can be booked privately from 9pm to 11pm. Alpine Spa Suite has a Rasul and hydromassage bath, with treatments for 2.12

Is there a playroom and a kids’ club?

The playroom is unsupervised. The staffed winter kids’ club is scheduled from 18 December 2026 to 14 March 2027; Polar Bear Club welcomes ages 2–5. Babysitting is available on request.12

Can I ski directly from the hotel?

The hotel is not ski-in/ski-out. A shuttle runs to the lifts.1

What does March Special include?

From CHF 1,620 for 2 guests and 2 nights: half-board with a 3-course dinner, spa access and a 50-minute massage per person. The offer is for the hotel’s winter season.1

How large is the private cinema?

It seats 20.1

Can the hotel be booked for an event?

Exclusive use of the hotel is offered for up to 114 guests. Le Petit Chalet can accommodate up to 24 people for a private event.1

Is there a parking service?

Valet parking is available.1

Is there a New Year’s Eve dinner?

Yes. A New Year’s Eve gala is followed by an after-party at Le Bouquet, with dancing into the early hours of the new year.1

If you are still choosing

Steam rising in the morning from the outdoor sports pool, with frost on the shrubs and the garden, the chalet wings with their wooden balconies on the right and rocky peaks against a clear sky on the left

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Gstaad Palace

The palace Gstaad looks up to, from fondue in an old vault to music at GreenGo.

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The Alpina Gstaad

The Alpina’s towers glow among the snow-covered fir trees. I would arrive back after dusk.

Armchairs around the fire on the snowy terrace

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At LeCrans, pine trees frame this outdoor pool.

The indoor pool beneath the chandelier

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At Walliserhof, the chandelier above the pool reflects in the blue water.

The Royal façade behind its garden

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At Royal, the flower garden lies in front of the timber balconies.

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At the edge of the infinity pool, the water seems to carry on into the lake. This is where I would start, before unpacking.

The Dolder Grand from the air at sunset: the turreted 1899 building between its two curved modern wings, on the wooded hillside above Zurich

The Dolder Grand

Curhaus towers above Zurich, art in the corridors and warm water facing the city.

The Belle Époque façade on Rue du Grand-Chêne: red awnings, wrought-iron balconies and the carved gable above the columned entrance porch lettered “Lausanne-Palace”, with flags; the brasserie’s green awning on the left

Lausanne Palace

Lausanne climbs behind the palace; from the right rooms, the lake appears beyond the rooftops.

The Alpine Spa’s outdoor infinity pool at dusk: two bathers at the edge, a lit fountain bowl, and the lake and its shores under a pink and violet sky

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From boat to ridge, Lake Lucerne returns in the view from the warm pool.

The view over the hotel’s roofs in summer: flags over the park, the Schanzengraben canal lined with boats, and Lake Zurich with the Alps on the horizon

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The indoor pool with a timber ceiling and garden-facing windows
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Le Grand Bellevue’s yellow façade among trees
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Fondue in the chalet
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The pink lounge
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The hanging chairs
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Chic Rooms
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Deluxe Chic Rooms
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Tower Suite
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Suite Sommet
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Suite Etoile
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Suite Chalet
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Suite Panorama
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Suite Le Grand Bellevue
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The Jacuzzi beneath the glass roof in Suite Etoile
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The leather armchair and low table in Tower Suite
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Ceiling beams in Suite Chalet’s bedroom
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The leather bench at the foot of the bed in a Chic Room
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The freestanding bath beneath the window in Suite Sommet
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