Ultima Hotel Gstaad reopened its doors on 29th November following extensive renovations to its state-of-the-art spa, and welcomes William Numa to the Ultima Collection team as Area General Manager, Gstaad, bringing a wealth of expertise from the luxury hospitality and haute gastronomy industries. The 2024 winter season sees the unveiling of a new wellness concept across the collection, offering guests premium science-led care from Augustinus Bader, alongside organic skincare treatments from Seed to Skin Tuscany. Exclusive to Ultima Hotel Gstaad, new brand partnerships include Workshop Gymnasium, providing personalized fitness regimes, and Sporty & Rich, featuring a curated collection of elevated leisurewear.
Spanning 3 interlinked timber chalets, the property boasts 11 suites and 6 private residences showcasing a blend of traditional Swiss architecture and modern design. Each suite, reminiscent of a private chalet and designed to make guests feel at home, features lavish marble en-suite bathrooms, walk-in wardrobes, offices, spacious lounges, and modern technology. To refuel after the day’s adventures, guests will be able to dine at the hotel’s restaurant, Haute Brasserie, serving classic European dishes with a modern, elevated twist. For a more personalized dining experience, guests can opt to have a private chef curate a tailored menu within the privacy of their suite. The newly renovated spa, spanning over 800m2, boasts five treatment rooms, a 15-meter swimming pool, yoga studio, steam room, Finnish sauna, and both indoor and outdoor jacuzzis to soothe aching limbs post-ski after the day’s adventures. Little ones can also enjoy a range of treatments on offer from beauty treatments to playful yoga.
Augustinus Bader – Elevating the property to new heights of luxury, Ultima Hotel Gstaad’s new spa partnership with Augustinus Bader, an advanced science-led skincare brand renowned for its results-driven approach, introduces a curated selection of treatments using their TFC8® formula. Each treatment is tailored to meet the unique needs of every guest, delivering optimised, personal results. Treatments available range from The Augustinus Bader Jet Lag Glow Facial, which rescues tired skin, leaving it refreshed and radiant, to The Augustinus Bader Full Body Regeneration, an invigorating massage that enhances circulation and promotes detoxification.
Seed to Skin Tuscany – Taking a 360° approach to wellness and beauty at Ultima Hotel Gstaad, Seed to Skin Tuscany seamlessly blends nature’s brilliance with cutting-edge science. Born in the heart of Tuscany as a passion project of creative director and naturalist, Jeanette Thottrup, along with pharmacist and cosmetologist, Anna Buonocore, Seed to Skin Tuscany draws inspiration from the region’s rich natural bounty, blending traditional elements with modern innovation to revitalise the skin from within. An array of treatments will be available in Gstaad ranging from The Ultima Signature Facial to The Mountain Cocoon and The Unwind Therapy body rituals.
Workshop Gymnasium – Introducing cutting-edge fitness techniques with a holistic approach to health, Workshop Gymnasium brings its expertise to Ultima Hotel Gstaad with its new state-of-the-art facility. Founded by Lee Mullins, one of the world’s top personal trainers and Hani Farsi, a committed philanthropist and successful entrepreneur, Workshop Gymnasium offers guests a personalised wellness journey with a variety of training options, including yoga, personal training, reformer Pilates, and swimming.
Sporty & Rich – Now available at the boutique at Ultima Hotel Gstaad, Sporty & Rich brings its curated collection of high-quality contemporary design, blending style and function with a chic, timeless approach to activewear. Open all year round, Ultima Hotel Gstaad offers the perfect base to explore the beauty of the Alps, from trails hiking in the summer to thrilling skiing adventures in the winter. Located just across the street from one of Gstaad’s ski lifts, guests can easily access the ski areas of Wipsile and Eggli. Non-skiers can take to the town of Gstaad to explore the refined boutiques, gourmet dining options, and entertainment on offer. The dedicated Ultima team is on hand to curate unique and authentic experiences from dog sledding and horse-drawn carriage rides to a visit to the world-famous Gstaad cheese grotto.
