Carlton Hotel St. Moritz

Hotel description

Please note: Carlton Hotel St. Moritz will be closed April 13, 2009 through November 26, 2009.

It’s the rare classic grand hotel that actually lives up to its storied reputation — in this case it’s because the Carlton St. Moritz hasn’t been shy about renovating. On the theory that its rather demanding high-end guests could forgive a bit of contemporary design, especially in the service of a technological modernization, they’ve left the building pretty much as it was, but handed the interiors over to the designer Carlo Rampazzi to do with as he wished.

From the outside the Carlton looks massive, but post-renovation, it’s divided into just sixty suites. It follows that interior space is plentiful, and the style is a mix, classically-inspired furnishings set out in bold, coordinated, contemporary colors. It takes a lot to compete with the view of the lake, shared by all of the suites, but these interiors have the visual appeal to hold their own.

Beyond good looks, it’s a luxurious modern classic, with in-room amenities like plasma screens and marble baths, as well as upscale hotel services like a formal fine-dining restaurant and — crucially for a Swiss mountain hotel — a state-of-the-art spa complex spanning over ten thousand square feet. And it’s more than just a ski chalet: from skiing to sailing to golf, it’s a base for any kind of outdoor exploration, all the year round.