Why Stay at Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Ultima Hotel Gstaad offers a distinctly residential interpretation of luxury in Gstaad.
Rather than operating as a traditional grand hotel, the property is arranged across three interconnected timber chalets containing only 11 suites and six private residences.
The scale is intentionally intimate.
Large living spaces, contemporary art, marble bathrooms, private balconies and residential-style accommodation are combined with hotel services, private dining, wellness and dedicated concierge support.
The location adds another advantage.
Ultima sits opposite the Wispile cable car and only a short chauffeured journey from the centre of Gstaad, allowing guests to remain close to both the mountains and village while preserving a stronger sense of privacy.
For families, groups and travellers who want more personal space than a conventional hotel room provides, Ultima offers one of Gstaad’s most distinctive accommodation models.
A Residential Approach to Alpine Luxury
Ultima Hotel Gstaad opened in 2016 as the first property of what would become Ultima Collection.
Its concept was built around an alternative to conventional luxury-hotel formality.
The architecture retains the outward language of the Swiss chalet, with timber façades and pitched roofs, while the interiors move towards a much more contemporary aesthetic.
Marble, bronze, leather, wood and modern artworks create spaces that feel deliberately more residential than traditional.
This distinction becomes particularly clear in the private residences.
Guests can have their own kitchen, dining room, fireplaces and substantial living areas while retaining access to housekeeping, concierge, wellness and other hotel services.
The result sits somewhere between a boutique hotel and a fully serviced private chalet.
Suites and Private Residences
Ultima Hotel Gstaad contains 11 suites and six private residences.
The suites range from approximately 46-square-metre Junior Suites to larger one- and two-bedroom configurations.
Each combines mountain views with private outdoor space, marble bathrooms and dressing areas.
The Presidential Suite extends across approximately 160 square metres and provides two bedrooms together with substantially larger living spaces.
The private residences take the concept further.
Two-bedroom residences begin at approximately 148 square metres, while larger residences provide three or four bedrooms.
The Four Bedroom Residence extends across approximately 250 square metres and accommodates up to eight guests with four en-suite bedrooms, kitchen, dining area, living room and private balcony.
At approximately 260 square metres, the Royal Residence combines three bedrooms with high timber ceilings, a fireplace, kitchen, dining room and private outdoor space.
This accommodation structure makes Ultima particularly suitable for longer stays and multi-generational travel.
Guests can remain together within a private home-style environment rather than being distributed across several unrelated hotel rooms.
Dining at Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Dining at Ultima follows the same personalised philosophy as the accommodation.
Rather than building the property around a large collection of separate restaurants, the hotel centres its culinary offering around its principal restaurant, bar and highly flexible private dining.
The restaurant programme evolves seasonally, allowing the culinary identity to change between winter and summer.
Private chefs can also prepare meals inside the residences, creating a particularly attractive option for families, groups or guests who prefer to dine without leaving their accommodation.
In-room and in-residence dining can be structured around breakfast, relaxed lunches or private dinners with wine selected by the hotel’s sommelier team.
The bar provides the principal social environment outside the private accommodation, with cocktails, wines, Champagne and spirits served in an interior inspired by the glamour of the 1920s.
This combination allows guests to choose between a conventional restaurant evening and a considerably more private dining experience without leaving the property.
Ultima Collection Spa
Wellness is one of the strongest components of the hotel.
The reimagined Ultima Collection Spa extends across more than 800 square metres.
A 15-metre swimming pool forms the centre of the wellness area.
Additional facilities include a Finnish sauna, hammam, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, fitness facilities, beauty services and several treatment rooms.
There are four individual treatment rooms together with a dedicated couples treatment room.
Outside, a large timber hot tub introduces a more distinctly Alpine element to the experience, particularly during winter.
Treatments incorporate brands including Augustinus Bader and Seed to Skin Tuscany, with programmes ranging from personalised massage and skincare to recovery and wellness rituals.
The scale of the spa is particularly notable given that the hotel contains only 17 accommodation units.
Wellness therefore feels private and closely integrated into the overall experience rather than serving a large resort population.
Winter at Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Ultima has a particularly strong relationship with winter.
The hotel sits directly opposite the Wispile cable car and approximately two minutes from the nearest ski slopes and ski school.
It should nevertheless not be described as a conventional ski-in/ski-out hotel.
Instead, its strength lies in immediate proximity to mountain infrastructure combined with personalised transportation.
A ski room is available during winter, while the hotel team can arrange transfers to the slopes and other mountain areas according to the day’s programme.
This gives guests flexibility to explore different parts of the wider Gstaad ski region rather than remaining tied to a single sector.
Families can similarly structure skiing around different ability levels while maintaining one shared residence as their base.
Away from the pistes, wellness, private dining and the hotel’s cinema provide alternatives for slower winter days.
For a privately planned introduction to the wider region, explore our Private Alpine Experience in Gstaad.
Summer at Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Summer shifts the focus from skiing towards hiking, cycling, golf and the wider landscapes of the Saanenland.
Ultima provides electric bicycles during the summer season, allowing guests to explore beyond the immediate hotel surroundings at their own pace.
The hotel can also organise private hiking experiences and other outdoor activities throughout the region.
Golf is available at the Gstaad-Saanenland Golf Club, whose 18-hole course sits within the surrounding mountain landscape.
The larger residences become particularly useful during longer summer stays.
Private terraces, kitchens and substantial living spaces allow the accommodation to function more like a temporary Alpine home than a conventional hotel room.
Guests can therefore alternate active days outdoors with considerably slower time within the property and spa.
Who Ultima Hotel Gstaad Suits
Ultima Hotel Gstaad is particularly well suited to travellers who value privacy and space.
Its 11 suites and six residences create a very different environment from Gstaad’s larger hotels.
Families and groups benefit most obviously from the residential accommodation.
Several units offer two, three or four bedrooms together with shared living rooms, dining areas and kitchens, allowing guests to remain together while retaining individual bedroom privacy.
Couples can choose the smaller suites while benefiting from the same spa and concierge infrastructure.
The property also suits guests who prefer highly personalised service and private dining over a large selection of public hotel restaurants and social spaces.
Travellers looking for historic grand-hotel tradition or a property directly on the Gstaad Promenade may naturally prefer another style of stay.
For a broader comparison of the destination’s accommodation styles, explore our Luxury Hotels in Gstaad guide.
Experiencing Gstaad from Ultima
Ultima’s position creates an effective balance between mountain access and village life.
The Wispile cable car is directly across the road, making one of Gstaad’s mountain areas immediately accessible.
Eggli is approximately two minutes away by car.
The centre of Gstaad is similarly close, with Ultima providing shuttle transportation between the property and the village.
This means guests can move easily between skiing or mountain activities, the Promenade and the more private environment of the hotel.
The arrangement is particularly useful for travellers who want to experience Gstaad without remaining directly within its busiest central streets.
Private Travel to Ultima Hotel Gstaad
Ultima Hotel Gstaad can be reached directly by conventional private vehicle.
The hotel currently estimates the journey from Geneva Airport at approximately 150 kilometres or one hour and fifty minutes by road.
Luxury Switzerland can arrange a private transfer from Geneva to Gstaad directly to the property, with vehicle choice adapted to passenger numbers, luggage and ski equipment.
Saanen Private Airport is approximately 5.3 kilometres away, with Ultima estimating the drive at around eight minutes.
For longer journeys through Switzerland, private chauffeur services can connect Gstaad with other destinations while maintaining flexibility around luggage, seasonal conditions and intermediate stops.
Continue Your Journey
Gstaad combines naturally with several contrasting Swiss destinations.
Montreux provides a lakefront transition between Geneva and the Alps, while retaining easy access to the vineyards and towns of the Swiss Riviera.
For travellers continuing deeper into the mountains, Zermatt offers an entirely different Alpine environment centred around the Matterhorn and a car-free village.
Private travel allows these journeys to be coordinated around hotel departures, luggage, ski equipment and seasonal road conditions.
Planning Your Stay
What is the official name of Ultima Gstaad?
The property’s current official name is Ultima Hotel Gstaad.
It is part of Ultima Collection and opened in 2016 as the brand’s first property.
Where is Ultima Hotel Gstaad located?
Ultima Hotel Gstaad is located at Gsteigstrasse 70.
The property stands opposite the Wispile cable car and approximately two minutes by chauffeured car from central Gstaad.
How many rooms does Ultima Hotel Gstaad have?
Ultima does not operate around conventional hotel rooms.
The property contains 11 suites and six private residences across three interconnected chalets.
Is Ultima Hotel Gstaad a five-star hotel?
Yes.
Ultima Collection currently describes the property as a five-star hotel.
Does Ultima Hotel Gstaad have private residences?
Yes.
The hotel has six private residences with between two and four bedrooms depending on category.
The largest extend to approximately 260 square metres.
Is Ultima Hotel Gstaad ski-in/ski-out?
It is better described as a hotel with very close ski access rather than a conventional ski-in/ski-out property.
The hotel is directly opposite the Wispile cable car and approximately two minutes from the nearest ski slopes and ski school.
Does Ultima Hotel Gstaad have a spa?
Yes.
The Ultima Collection Spa extends across more than 800 square metres and includes a 15-metre swimming pool, Finnish sauna, hammam, indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, treatment rooms, fitness and beauty facilities.
Does Ultima Hotel Gstaad have a swimming pool?
Yes.
The spa includes a 15-metre indoor swimming pool.
Does Ultima Hotel Gstaad have a restaurant?
Yes.
The hotel operates its own restaurant and bar, with culinary concepts that can change seasonally.
Private chefs and in-residence dining are also available.
Is Ultima Hotel Gstaad suitable for families?
Yes.
The two-, three- and four-bedroom residences provide significant space for families and groups, while babysitting can also be arranged.
How far is Ultima Hotel Gstaad from Geneva Airport?
Ultima gives a driving distance of approximately 150 kilometres and an estimated journey time of one hour and fifty minutes.
Actual travel time depends on traffic, weather and road conditions.
How far is Saanen Airport from Ultima Hotel Gstaad?
The hotel states that Saanen Private Airport is approximately 5.3 kilometres away, or around eight minutes by road.
Can Luxury Switzerland arrange a private transfer to Ultima Hotel Gstaad?
Yes.
Luxury Switzerland can arrange direct chauffeur-driven transfers from Geneva Airport, Saanen Airport and other Swiss destinations to the hotel, including transportation for luggage and ski equipment.
