What if I told you that your next destination could be a place that looks just like a picture taken out of a fairytale book? Yes, this place is real. In the Swiss Alps, in the famous little town called Saint Moritz, for over 150 years, the Historic Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski welcomes its esteemed guests.
Located in the valley of Engadin in Switzerland, Kempinski hotel was built in 1864 at an impressing altitude of 1822 meters, surrounded by beautiful forests and mountains. Initially, the hotel was world-renowned for the natural spring discovered around 3000 years ago. The high society of the 19th European century used to come here and enjoy the spring’s healing properties. Today, the spring continues to draw people in and is accessible through a fountain located in the Spa area of Kempinski hotel.
The location of the hotel is idyllic. The summers surround Kempinski with green forests, and winters turn it into a haven for the lovers of snow sports. Saint Moritz is the ultimate alpine resort, the place where celebrities, business people, or simply the super-wealthy, come to enjoy winter (but not only) at the highest standard of luxury. In over 150 years since its official opening, the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski underwent a series of renovations. In 1887 it was given a more northern Mediterranean look, and in 1906 its tower corners were expanded.
The Michelin Star-Awarded Restaurant was added in 1927, along with parts of the lounge area and the entrance. And lastly, in 2001, the entire facade and interiors were renovated with an emphasis on maintaining the original grandeur of the historic edifice. Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski today is synonymous with luxury and absolute comfort in a fairytale-like landscape.
Accommodation
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski offers its guests a total of 184 rooms. The numerous suites are divided into all kinds of categories to satisfy the exigencies of all the visitors: classic, deluxe, tower, or presidential. But unlike other hotels, Kempinski also offers its guests the possibility to choose from 27 private residences, for a more cozy atmosphere. The residencies vary from one bedroom (for a truly intimate feeling) to 5 bedrooms for those who choose to travel with family and friends and enjoy each other’s company to the fullest. Although at over 1800 meters over the sea level, there is no need to worry about being isolated from the rest of the world. Wifi is available across all rooms and residencies. Because the temperatures in winter fall way low below 0, Kempinski hotel provided all the bathrooms with a heated floor, for a comfort that does not take into account the whims of the time.
Kempinski Hotel is decorated in the typical Alpine style, which tries to recreate a home-like feeling but in an opulent way. Wood is essential and tastefully insinuated in every room. The furniture, the carpets, and floor-to-ceiling heavy curtains all display a palette of various shades of the same brown deriving from the warmth of the wood. The spacious windows offer a breathtaking view overlooking the mountains that surround the hotel and the astonishing valley of Engadin.
The Gourmet Experience
The guests of Kempinski hotel can choose to eat in three of the exquisite restaurants provided by the hotel. Les Saisons, Cà d’Oro, and Enoteca restaurants were all awarded in 2008 Gault Millau points. Cà d’Oro is also on the list of the Michelin star-awarded dinners. The menus are diverse and cover traditional recipes, seafood, and many other international dishes, and all served by a professional and courteous staff. Indeed it seems like Kempinski’s cuisine universe can satisfy the tastes of the most exigent gourmet connoisseurs.
Relaxation
The Kempinski Hotel created on a 2400 square meters space, an oasis on top of the mountain. The SPA takes pampering to the extreme and puts on their list so many choices, and it makes it impossible to decide. Six types of saunas, indoor pool, Kneipp baths, facial and body treatments, or massages, are all the luxurious ways which will allow you to unwind and give yourself the rest you deserve.
Services
Kempinski Hotel des Bains St. Moritz offers its guests a series of services that make their trip a comfortable five-star experience. The 24-hour room service allows you to enjoy your breakfast in bed, should you choose to sleep in, although breakfast can be served 24 hours a day at the bar. For those traveling with kids, there is no need to worry, because they will never get bored at Kempinski hotel. You can relax and enjoooy your leisure time, knowing they are taking care of in their own Kids Club. Kempinski makes available for its guests a free shuttle within St. Moritz, as well as the very praised Ski shuttle, free of charge.
If you find yourself in need of combining business with pleasure, no need to worry, Kempinski Hotel provides four conference rooms that can host up to 300 people. There is nothing that equals an escape in the middle of nature, combined with the advantages of the modern and high-tech world. Kempinski Hotel des Bains St. Moritz is the place to be for an experience that literally puts you on top of the world. Enjoy the evergreen summers or the winters of a bright white in a fairy-tale-like scenery!
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by Claudia Ciclovan