New Four Season Hotel “The Park Gstaad” to open next year

Four Seasons is on quite the expansion kick and has just announced plans to open a new European ski resort. This will come in the form of the conversion of an existing property.

The Park Gstaad Hotel will become a Four Seasons

The Park Gstaad Hotel is undergoing an extensive renovation (already underway), and upon completion, it will reopen as a Four Seasons property. The hotel will maintain its initial branding, meaning it will be known as *The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons Hotel*. The current expectation is that the property will open in time for the 2026-2027 ski season.

The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons hotel (Source: Four Seasons)

Gstaad is, of course, a popular, high-end ski destination in Switzerland, roughly a two-hour drive from Geneva and a bit further from Zurich. The Park Gstaad was the town’s first five-star hotel when it opened back in 1910.

The property has needed some updates to keep up, which is why it’s undergoing a full-scale refurbishment, led by Squircle Capital. French interior designer Joseph Dirand is overseeing the refurbishment of the interiors — he also designed the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club, so we can expect the design to be stunning.

The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons hotel (Source: Four Seasons)

Once it reopens, The Park Gstaad will feature 75 rooms and suites, including a collection of luxury penthouse residences managed by Four Seasons and available for purchase. With this refresh, the property is expected to combine modern touches with a tribute to its historic alpine setting.

The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons hotel (Source: Four Seasons)

The hotel will also offer an array of unique restaurant and bar concepts, a destination spa and fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, a tennis court, ski and bike services, a kids’ club, and even an ice rink in winter.

We’re always happy to see more luxury ski resorts

Four Seasons has been growing at an incredibly fast pace. Currently, its North American ski resorts are in Jackson Hole, Vail, and Whistler, with another property coming to Deer Valley. Four Seasons’ only existing European ski resort is in Megeve, so this will be the brand’s second ski resort on the continent.

The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons hotel (Source: Four Seasons)

In general, we’re huge fans of restoring old properties, and we imagine The Park Gstaad will be exceptional, especially with Joseph Dirand as the designer. Gstaad is a highly competitive hotel market, with Alpina Gstaad and Gstaad Palace currently regarded as the two best properties in the area.

That said, it’s tough to compete with the French hotel group Airelles when it comes to alpine luxury. Airelles Courchevel might just be the world’s most extravagant ski resort, and Airelles Val d’Isere is equally impressive.

The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons hotel (Source: Four Seasons)

The great thing about Four Seasons, however, is that no other major hotel group consistently offers such a high level of service. Between a beautiful design, a fantastic location, and the renowned Four Seasons hospitality, we think this new Gstaad property will rank highly among alpine resorts.

Conclusion

The Park Gstaad will reopen as a Four Seasons following an extensive renovation. The 75-key property is expected to open ahead of the 2026-2027 ski season. We’re excited to learn more as the opening date approaches — it’s always a pleasure to see more luxury alpine properties in the mix.