Badrutt’s Palace | St. Moritz, Switzerland
Hidden among the pine trees above Courchevel 1850, Aman Le Mélézin feels more like a private Alpine manor than a hotel. The fireplaces are real, the views are cinematic, and the service walks that very Aman line between attentive and invisible.
The vibe is polished but not flashy. Picture wood-paneled serenity, spa robes that feel like cashmere, and the soft sound of ski boots clicking into bindings right outside your door. You're on the Bellecôte slope, so this is true ski-in/ski-out territory. And when you return? There's truffle fondue, a Japanese restaurant with real credibility, and a steam room that could reverse the aging process if you believe hard enough.
Despite the elegance, it’s surprisingly wonderful for families. There’s a kid's lounge, ski butler service, and enough space for everyone to nap off their jet lag without drama.
Come for the palace, stay for the fondue and gossip
You’ll be asked if you want to arrive by horse-drawn carriage. Say yes.
There’s a lake, a mountain, and probably someone famous pretending not to notice you
The staff has seen everything and still remembers your name and your kid’s hot chocolate order
Ski school is right there, and jet lag is no longer an excuse
Why we love it
Location: In the heart of St. Moritz, overlooking the lake and close to ski school
Style: Alpine royalty meets Bergdorf windows
Mood: Elegant, extravagant, but somehow still cozy
Ideal for
Families who bring their nanny, and couples who forget what day it is. People who think après-ski is a verb.
Elegant interior with wooden walls, large window showing snow-covered mountains at dusk, floral arrangements, seating area with chairs, tables, and candles.
Indoor swimming pool with large windows showing snow-capped mountains and trees outside. Rock formation with a waterfall feature on the left, surrounded by lounge chairs along the windowed wall.
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A snowy mountain resort hotel illuminated at dusk, with snow-covered mountains in the background and a frozen lake nearby.
Balcony with wood flooring, furnished with beige woven lounge chairs draped with faux fur throws, a small table with a coffee cup and open book, overlooks a snowy mountain town with buildings and trees covered in snow, surrounded by mountains under a partly cloudy sky.