Why Stay at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski St. Moritz
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski offers one of the most complete resort experiences in St. Moritz.
Located in St. Moritz Bad, the hotel combines direct access to the surrounding mountains with extensive accommodation, dining and wellness facilities.
Its scale immediately distinguishes it from many of the resort’s more intimate luxury hotels.
With 205 rooms and suites, a substantial Alpine Spa, several dining concepts and a strong relationship with skiing and outdoor activity, the property is designed for travellers who want much of their St. Moritz experience organised around one resort.
The hotel also operates in both winter and summer, allowing the character of the stay to change significantly with the seasons.
A Grand Resort in St. Moritz Bad
Grand Hotel des Bains traces its history to the nineteenth century and has long been closely associated with St. Moritz Bad.
This part of the resort has a different identity from St. Moritz Dorf.
Rather than being centred primarily on shopping and village life, St. Moritz Bad has a stronger relationship with sport, wellness and access towards the mountains.
That distinction remains important today.
The hotel is positioned close to the Signalbahn, providing convenient access towards Corviglia, while Lake St. Moritz is less than a kilometre away.
The setting therefore works particularly well for travellers whose stay is built around skiing, hiking, wellness or other outdoor activities rather than spending most of the day in the centre of St. Moritz Dorf.
The Hotel Experience
Rooms, Suites and Alpine Residences
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski currently offers 205 rooms and suites.
The accommodation ranges from double rooms with mountain views to much larger suites and multi-bedroom Alpine residences designed for families and groups travelling together.
The property has also undergone an extensive programme of renovation.
By the winter 2025/26 season, 151 rooms and suites had been renovated, introducing a more contemporary interpretation of Alpine design while retaining the character of the historic building.
Larger accommodations can provide significantly more residential space.
Multi-bedroom Alpine suites are particularly useful for families and groups who want to remain together rather than occupying several unrelated hotel rooms.
The scale of the accommodation collection is one of the clearest advantages of the hotel.
Travellers can choose according to group size, living space, mountain views and length of stay rather than being limited to a small number of highly individual categories.
Dining
The dining programme at Grand Hotel des Bains has evolved considerably in recent seasons.
Grand Restaurant Les Saisons remains one of the principal dining spaces, combining regional, European and Alpine-Mediterranean influences within the historic hotel environment.
Neora introduces modern Greek and Aegean-inspired cuisine, bringing a Mediterranean character to the Engadin.
Crazy Pizza offers a more informal and energetic interpretation of Italian dining.
During the winter season, Billionaire St. Moritz combines dinner with live entertainment and nightlife, creating a very different atmosphere from the hotel’s more traditional restaurants.
Quintessence – Bar & Lounge serves as another important social space for drinks, afternoon tea and lighter dining.
The variety reflects the scale of the property.
Rather than being defined by one restaurant, the hotel allows several different styles of dining and evening entertainment to form part of a longer stay.
Alpine Spa
Wellness is one of the defining elements of Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski.
The Alpine Spa combines indoor and outdoor pools with an extensive sauna landscape, treatment facilities, fitness and specialised wellness experiences.
The water facilities include a heated indoor swimming pool and outdoor pool together with Kneipp experiences and the historic Mauritius Spring.
The sauna landscape includes Finnish, bio, herbal and stone saunas, steam facilities and a dedicated Ladies Spa.
Ten treatment rooms support a broad programme of massage, facial and body treatments, while the fitness centre remains accessible around the clock.
The hotel has also introduced cryotherapy and regenerative-wellness concepts alongside more traditional spa treatments.
For travellers combining active days with recovery, the scale and variety of the Alpine Spa make wellness much more than a secondary hotel amenity.
Winter at Grand Hotel des Bains
Winter is one of the strongest reasons to choose the property.
The hotel presents itself as offering ski-in/ski-out access towards the Corviglia ski area, with the Signalbahn located only a short distance from the property.
This allows skiing to form part of the daily rhythm of the stay without requiring repeated transfers across St. Moritz.
The hotel also offers access to the Engadin mountain-railway network through its seasonal ski-pass programme.
Beyond alpine skiing, winter in St. Moritz can include cross-country skiing, snow activities and the major events held around the frozen lake.
Snow Polo, White Turf, The I.C.E. and the Engadin Skimarathon each create very different reasons to visit during the season.
For travellers who want an active winter holiday supported by significant hotel facilities, the relationship between skiing, spa and dining is one of the strongest aspects of the property.
Summer at Grand Hotel des Bains
The hotel also operates a dedicated summer season.
Once the snow disappears, the focus shifts towards hiking, cycling, the Engadin lakes and mountain exploration.
The location in St. Moritz Bad remains useful because the surrounding mountains and transport infrastructure continue to provide access to the wider region.
Wellness can play an even larger role during summer, particularly when combined with hiking, fitness or quieter days around the lakes.
Seasonal hotel offers also integrate access to mountain railways, allowing guests to explore higher parts of the Engadin without structuring every day around private transportation.
Because the hotel closes between its principal summer and winter seasons, travellers planning spring or autumn visits should confirm current opening dates before finalising the journey.
Who Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski Suits
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is particularly well suited to travellers who value extensive resort facilities.
Its 205 rooms and suites provide considerably greater accommodation flexibility than many smaller St. Moritz properties.
Families and larger groups can benefit from multi-bedroom accommodation, while the spa, pools and varied dining programme allow different members of the same group to structure the day differently.
Skiers may find the St. Moritz Bad location especially practical because of the immediate relationship with Signal and Corviglia.
Wellness-focused travellers can also make the Alpine Spa a central part of the stay rather than simply adding an occasional treatment.
Those seeking the shopping, social life and immediate atmosphere of St. Moritz Dorf may prefer a more central village hotel.
For travellers prioritising sport, spa and complete resort infrastructure, Grand Hotel des Bains offers a different proposition.
For a broader comparison of the resort’s leading properties, explore our Luxury Hotels in St. Moritz guide.
Experiencing St. Moritz from Grand Hotel des Bains
The St. Moritz Bad setting naturally places the mountains and outdoor activity at the centre of the stay.
In winter, Corviglia can form the basis of privately guided ski days before returning directly to the hotel for wellness and dining.
During summer, the itinerary can shift towards hiking, cycling, Lake St. Moritz and longer journeys through the Engadin.
The position also makes the hotel a useful starting point for private scenic days beyond the immediate resort.
A chauffeur can connect St. Moritz with nearby Engadin villages, high mountain passes and the landscapes extending towards the Bernina region.
For broader destination planning, explore our St. Moritz travel guide.
Private Travel and Chauffeur Service
Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski is easily accessible by road and offers complimentary transfers between the hotel and St. Moritz railway station for hotel guests.
Zurich is approximately three hours away by road under normal conditions, while Milan provides another international approach from the south.
For guests arriving by private aviation, Engadin Airport at Samedan provides the closest regional airfield.
The airport does not operate scheduled passenger flights but supports private aviation and taxi-flight connections.
Luxury Switzerland can arrange private chauffeur services for international airport arrivals, luggage, ski equipment, regional excursions and onward travel.
Within St. Moritz itself, a chauffeur does not necessarily need to remain available throughout every day when skiing or using the resort’s own services.
Continue Your Journey
St. Moritz can connect naturally with several contrasting parts of Switzerland.
Zurich provides one of the principal international gateways and a natural city stop before or after the Engadin.
Lucerne introduces Central Switzerland through a combination of historic architecture, lake scenery and mountain experiences.
To the south, Lugano offers a completely different atmosphere shaped by Ticino, Italian-speaking culture and a milder lakeside landscape.
Private travel between these destinations allows timing, luggage and seasonal road conditions to be incorporated into the wider journey rather than treated simply as transportation.
Planning Your Stay
Where is Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski located?
The hotel is located at Via Mezdi 27 in St. Moritz Bad.
It sits close to the Signalbahn and approximately 900 metres from Lake St. Moritz.
How many rooms and suites does Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski have?
The hotel currently offers 205 rooms and suites.
The collection includes conventional hotel rooms, larger suites and multi-bedroom Alpine residences suitable for families and groups.
Has Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski been renovated?
Yes.
The hotel has undergone a substantial multi-stage renovation programme.
By the winter 2025/26 season, Kempinski reported that 151 rooms and suites had been renovated.
Is Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski ski-in/ski-out?
Yes.
The hotel currently presents its St. Moritz winter experience as providing direct ski-in/ski-out access towards the Corviglia slopes.
The Signalbahn is also located approximately 200 metres from the hotel.
Does Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski have a spa?
Yes.
The Alpine Spa includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a broad sauna landscape, treatment rooms, fitness facilities, cryotherapy and dedicated relaxation areas.
Does the hotel have indoor and outdoor swimming pools?
Yes.
The Alpine Spa includes both a heated indoor pool and an outdoor pool.
A separate children’s pool is also available during designated hours.
What restaurants are at Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski?
The hotel’s current dining collection includes Grand Restaurant Les Saisons, Neora, Crazy Pizza, Billionaire and Quintessence – Bar & Lounge.
Individual venues may operate only during specific seasons.
Is Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski open in summer?
Yes.
For 2026, the hotel’s summer season runs from 5 June to 26 September.
Its winter 2026/27 season is scheduled from 4 December until 29 March.
Is Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski suitable for families?
Yes.
The large accommodation collection includes multi-bedroom suites and residences, while the spa provides a dedicated children’s pool and the hotel offers family-oriented winter programmes.
How far is Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski from Zurich?
Kempinski gives an approximate road journey of three hours between Zurich and St. Moritz.
Traffic, winter weather and mountain-road conditions can increase travel time.
Does Engadin Airport have scheduled passenger flights?
No.
Engadin Airport near Samedan does not operate scheduled passenger flights.
It primarily supports private aviation and can also accommodate taxi-flight services to major international airports.
Can Luxury Switzerland arrange a private transfer to Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski?
Yes.
Private chauffeur transfers can be arranged from Zurich, Milan, Engadin Airport and other Swiss or European destinations, with vehicle selection adapted to passengers, luggage and winter sports equipment.
