Blog | Gstaad Palace

31.07.2020

Concierge of the year: When in doubt, Stefano will help you out

A good concierge knows almost everything – and if not, he knows who to contact. In a 5-star superior hotel like the Gstaad Palace, the concierge is the go-to person for all requests and enquiries, no matter how unusual they may be. In its latest edition, Swiss business journal BILANZ has now named Stefano Bertalli concierge of the year 2020. At the same time, the world-renowned Gstaad Palace was awarded second place in the rating for best Swiss holiday hotel.

06.09.2019

Rookie meets old hand

The youngest and oldest member of the Palace family meet on the sun-kissed terrace for a conversation. The two come from different generations and follow the same idea of service: it is always worth going the extra mile when it comes to the wishes of guests. Is Manolo going to tell Riccardo about the most unusual request from a guest?

27.05.2019

Andrea Scherz: Early Years of the Hotelier of the Year 2019

If anybody thinks that for a young man from a good home, even a palace, everything just falls into their lap, then they are mistaken. Andrea Scherz (50), chosen this evening as the Hotelier of the Year 2019 and proud proprietor of the Gstaad Palace, had to work hard to earn his spurs. Here are five merry episodes from his early years.

21.03.2019

2291 – a book with seven seals?

2291. A magic number. 2291 stands for 1,000 years of Switzerland. What will it be like then, what will our country, what will Gstaad look like at that time? Many people ask themselves this question. And I did too when I had the privilege of writing an article for the book "2291 – 70 Swiss personalities describe Switzerland on its 1,000th birthday".

30.01.2019

Kalispera! Greek top chef Yannis Baxevanis makes a guest appearance at «Gildo‘s»

From 27 February to 9 March 2019, the Cretan lifestyle will find its way into the Palace

«Kalispera» instead of «Buonasera»: For ten days., Greek will be spoken at «Gildo’s Ristorante». Because star chef Yannis Baxevanis – who is also seen as the Jamie Oliver of Greece – will celebrate the Cretan lifestyle par excellence in the Palace kitchen during the Greek weeks. The Palace is also breaking new ground with the White Party to close the festival on 9 March – with a fiery finale at «GreenGo» .