Four Seasons will take over management of The Park Gstaad Hotel in Switzerland once it reopens after a major renovation project. The luxury hotel is currently undergoing a full-scale refurbishment and will reopen as The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel in time for the 2026-2027 winter season.
The renovation is being led by Squircle Capital with interior design by Joseph Dirand.
“We are excited to enter the exclusive Gstaad market with such an exceptional property,” said Bart Carnahan, president of global business development, portfolio management and residential at Four Seasons. “We look forward to working with our partners to combine the heritage of this iconic property with Four Seasons’ service excellence to create a world-class luxury experience.”
The property was Gstaad’s first five-star hotel when it first opened doors in 1910 and is owned by philanthropist and investor Dona Bertarelli.
“As Gstaad’s first luxury hotel, The Park Gstaad holds a special place in the region’s heritage. I’m excited to unveil its transformation into a Four Seasons experience, where its legacy meets modern elegance,” said Bertarelli.
Once completed, The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will offer 75 rooms and suites, including a collection of luxury penthouse residences managed by Four Seasons available for purchase. The hotel will also feature various restaurants and bars, a destination spa and fitness center, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Other amenities will include meeting and event spaces, a tennis court, ski and bike services, a kids’ program and an ice rink in the winter months.
As part of Four Seasons’ commitment to create a positive impact for all stakeholders, the renovation will include improvements to staff accommodation to ensure employee comfort and well-being.
The property offers views of the Swiss Alps and is within walking distance from the town center’s gourmet restaurants and designer boutiques. Gstaad is a renowned ski destination, offering 220 kilometers of slopes in winter and is also popular for hiking, mountain biking and golf in the summer months. The area is easily accessible, just two hours by car from Geneva, or via train and Bern airport.
The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will join the brand’s collection of heritage properties in Europe, as well as Four Seasons’ alpine properties, including in Megève, Jackson Hole, Vail, Santa Fe, Whistler and an upcoming resort in Deer Valley. Since opening its first hotel in 1961, Four Seasons has expanded its portfolio to include 133 hotels and resorts along with 55 residential properties across 47 countries. The brand is further expanding its network and has a global pipeline of over 60 projects in various stages of development. Four Seasons’ experiential offerings’ include more than 600 restaurants and bars worldwide, the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience, Four Seasons Drive Experience and the upcoming Four Seasons Yachts.
