A Winter Weekend At The Old-Charm Suvretta House In St Moritz

The Facts:

• Colorful history: Founded by British Member of Parliament Charles Goldman and Swiss Hotelier Anton Bon in 1912. Anton sadly passed a few years later, but his wife Marie brought the old-world charm and distinct atmosphere to Suvretta, and his son took over management. They built one of the first lifts in Switzerland in 1935 and even today, it remains the only ski-in and ski-out hotel in St. Moritz. It has also stayed in the extended Bon & Candrian families ever since inception, with Esther & Peter Egli at the helm since 2018.
• The rooms: 171 comfortably appointed rooms and 10 spacious suites.
• Languages: Swiss German and Romansch, which is the local language derived from spoken- latin, and still the most widely spoken language in parts of the Engadin. The staff is fully Italian, and you will find many Italian speakers in the region.
• Altitude: 1856 meters above sea level.
• Climate: Champagne climate - dry air, high altitude, and 322 days of sunshine annually.
• Activities: Walk out the front door and onto the Suvretta chairlift with their famed ski-in and ski-out offerings. Check out ice skating, nordic skiing, curling, yoga or hiking trails. Ski to Corviglia - one of the best downhills in St. Moritz. With 155 kilometres of superbly prepared pistes, you’ll never be bored.
• Wine: Their partnership with the local wineries in their Graubünden region produce beautiful Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
• Huts: Don't miss their own mountain huts 'Trutz' and 'Chasellas', just off the Suvretta lift.
• Spa: The newly renovated spa is set to open in December 2025.

Experience

The white glove state-of-the-art services, exceptionally friendly staff, well-maintained 100-year-old original build with modern amenities, spacious rooms immaculately decorated, live music just when you need it, delectable aperitifs by the fire, fondue evenings, multiple restaurants, a gorgeous spa overlooking Lake Silvaplana and the stunning Bernina mountain range, and rotating exhibitions, make this your landing spot on the mountain. You have everything, yet feels like the quietness of a boutique hotel - a nod to the excellent directive of the current management, the Egli’s.

Gourmet

Food lovers are spoilt for choice: there is the Grand Restaurant (17 Points GaultMillau), an elaborate dining room where chef Fabrizio Zanetti serves a four-course French menu at dinner; the Suvretta Stube, where traditional Swiss specialities are on the menu, with a few flourishes from Costa Rican chef Briceño Obando from his homeland; and the Sun Terrace, for breakfast in the summer or the hearty House afternoon tea in winter.

How to Get There

• For panoramic views, take the Bernina or Albula Railway lines to see the Unesco Heritage site (Rhaetian Railway) in its full glory.
• By air: Zurich Airport is 2 1/2 hours by car. Alternatively, Milan Malpensa is only 180 km away and a 3 hour car ride; Engadin Airport Samedan is just around the corner, but only for private jets or chartered planes. The hotel can organise Limousine and helicopter transfers.

You can book the Suvretta House here.

84 Rooms recommends: Riding The Iconic Cresta Run, and An Insider's Guide To St Moritz.