— the hotel where winter tourism in Switzerland began.
Founded in 1856 by Johannes Badrutt. It was he who invited the first English tourists to spend the winter in St. Moritz and won his bet—the climate turned out to be ideal.
Today, it is a 5-star superior hotel in the heart of the resort at an altitude of 1,800 meters. It features 150 rooms and suites, six restaurants, a 2,000-square-meter spa, a golf course, and its own ice rink.
In 1878, electric lighting was introduced here for the first time in the country. The resort has also hosted the Winter Olympic Games twice: in 1928 and 1948.
St. Moritz, Via Veglia 18. Centrally located yet in a quiet spot: the hotel is set in its own park. On one side is Lake St. Moritz, and on the other is the Piz Nair mountain range. It’s a 10-minute walk to the train station. A free ski shuttle runs to the “Corviglia” lift.
150 rooms designed by French designer Pierre-Yves Rochon. The interiors feature Swiss pine, marble, and natural fabrics. Every room offers a view of the lake or the mountains.
Room categories:
Deluxe Double Room with South-Facing Lake View(38 m²) — lake view; most rooms have a balcony.
“Lakeside South” Junior Suite (42 m²) — separate living room, lake and mountain views; most rooms have a balcony.
“Deluxe” Junior Suite(53 m²) — large balcony, separate bathtub and shower.
“Engadin” Suite(55 m²) — fully furnished with Swiss pine furniture, balcony with a view of the lake.
“Rosach” Suite (104 m²) — fireplace in the living room, separate dining room, lake view; can be combined with a junior suite.
Prices: starting at 837 Swiss francs per night (between 903.5–905 EUR), (Superior Room, low season) to 2,800 Swiss francs per night (3,026–3,030 EUR) and higher (Korvach Suite, high season). The price includes “Gourmet-Dine-Around” half-board and full access to the spa, golf, and tennis.
There are six dining venues on the hotel grounds, each with its own unique character and culinary concept.
The flagship restaurant. Breakfast is served as a varied buffet featuring local and international dishes. Dinner: a 6-course menu as part of the “Gourmet-Dine-Around” program (half-board). French cuisine, rated 15 points by GaultMillau. Dress code: shirts required.
Peruvian cuisine by a chef from Lima.
The menu changes with the seasons: dishes are inspired by street food, traditional Inca recipes, as well as Spanish and Asian influences. Open Tuesday through Sunday from 7:00 p.m.
A classic Swiss restaurant in a wooden chalet near the entrance to Kulm Park.
Seasonal dishes made with local ingredients, lunch and dinner, coffee and pastries throughout the day. There is an outdoor terrace.
Tom Button’s Restaurant — London-based chef Tom Button (known for his work at “The Dorchester”) offers a modern brasserie-style menu: classic dishes with a sophisticated twist.
Wide selection of beer and cocktails. Open only in winter.
A cocktail bar featuring vinyl records, jazz, and its own “Cocktail Calendar,” created by award-winning bartender Andrea Pachi.
A gathering spot for anyone stopping by after a day of skiing or after dinner.
A grill restaurant from a chef awarded three Michelin stars.
2,000 m². The concept is based on three principles: relaxation, detoxification, and regeneration.
Facilities include: an indoor pool, a year-round outdoor pool (with a view of the lake), a hot tub, a children’s pool, a salt grotto, a steam room, a Kneipp path, and a Finnish sauna.
There is also a fitness center equipped with Technogym machines and a studio for group classes.
Personal training, yoga, and Pilates classes are available upon request.
Treatment rooms offer massages, facials, and body wraps. The beauty salon carries a selection of cosmetic brands.
Access to the spa is included in the room rate.
The outdoor pool is open year-round, regardless of the weather.
In winter: a free ski shuttle to the “Corviglia” lift, a natural ice rink on the hotel grounds, the “Olympia Bob Run” a 15-minute walk away (an Olympic bobsled track with a restaurant at the finish line), as well as a ski room with equipment storage and drying facilities.
In summer: a 9-hole golf course overlooking the lake, three tennis courts, hiking and mountain biking trails starting right from the hotel, as well as sailing on the lake.
Year-round: “Wunderwald” Kids’ Club (for children ages 3 and up, free of charge)—cooking workshops, art classes, games, and ice skating in winter. Slot machines, table tennis, and trampolines. Six conference rooms with capacities ranging from 50 to 500 people.
Address: Via Veglia 18, 7500 St. Moritz, Switzerland | Phone: 41 81 836 80 00 | Website: kulm.com
