LES NOUVELLES de GSTAAD IN-HOUSE PALACE SPRUCE-UP — FEWER ROOMS, MORE ROOM Since summer 2018 our Palace stands proud with 90 rooms. That’s five rooms fewer than before. The last ten remaining single rooms have been combined into five superior double rooms, under the supervision of English-Swiss interior architect Marina Nickels. The conversion strengthens our resort quality, as guest surveys have indicated a strong leaning towards quality of living versus pure functionality, both in summer and winter. With our rooms now averaging 48 square metres, the reduction thus brings a distinct additional value.
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SPOT LANDING FOR SAANEN Nice — Gstaad, New York — Gstaad, etc. Many don’t know that Gstaad-Saanen Alpine gems to create a snug environis an international airport. Direct flights ment for a cosy meal — a traditional from all over the world arrive here. and locally inspired feast for eyes and Even the customs formalities are taste buds alike. We feel certain that handled by experts from the local the “Fromagerie” will maintain its cult police force — swiftly and efficiently. status for another 40 years or more! Built during World War II, the former A BED OF ROSES FOR military airport has long been welTHE CIGARS coming guests from around the globe. The outlook for cigar lovers is good — Now Saanen airport shines in new and not just because our smoking splendour, with three hangars, a terlounge affords one of the best views minal building — including an elegant onto the Saanenland. Thanks to the lounge, of course — and a helicopter new humidor in the glazed corner room base. Andrea Scherz continues to play of the Lobby Bar, the valuable cigars an active role in the board of the REVIVAL FOR THE FROMAGERIE now have even more space — ensuring airport association. After all, what The Fromagerie was a revolutionary the prized goods are well stored. would Gstaad and the Palace be withidea and a trendy pub long before And that’s not all. The selection on out its hub to the world! anyone had come up with the concept offer for cigar aficionados has also 4 MILLIONS A YEAR FOR CABLE of themed eateries. Ernst Andrea been significantly expanded. CARS AND LIFTS Scherz, our (un)retired senior boss, The mountain transport company Bergsaw potential in the hotel bunker, bahnen Destination Gstaad is essential which was used to safeguard securities for the survival of Gstaad-Saanenland and gold during World War II. tourism. For this reason, the municipaSo, in 1975/76 he remodelled it into lity has decided to support the company the witty and cheerful food venue with an annual stipend of around four “La Fromagerie”. To this day, the million Swiss francs for the next five “Fromagerie” has remained the most years. This is necessary to push frequented restaurant in the Palace. forward the modernisation of the cable This winter season 2018/19, the cars and lifts, and to install additional bijou shines in new splendour. We have snow canons. hunted out antique furniture, shabbychic lighting and all manner of
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