Gstaad Palace Winter Packages: Ski, Spa, Spend a Night in an Igloo

Set in the preferred winter destination of the international elite, the iconic Gstaad Palace hotel has three new Winter Packages featuring irresistible and unique elements. From a night in an igloo to unlimited skiing, luxurious spa experiences, and unparalleled dining, Gstaad Palace offers guests a variety of ways to enjoy one of the most spectacular regions of Switzerland.

First opened in 1913, Gstaad Palace has long welcomed discerning travelers. Four restaurants feature top-tier international and European cuisine, while the hotel's two bars and legendary GreenGo nightclub offer the hottest après-ski scene in town. For parents desiring a little down time to enjoy the slopes on their own, the Gstaad Palace Children's Program offers activities for ages three-12 years.

Located on a hilltop overlooking the charming chalet village and Bernese Alps, Gstaad Palace is the destination for winter sports aficionados. The nearby Gstaad Mountain Ride circuit of six independent ski regions is raked with over 150 miles of slopes, 62 individual ski lifts and elevations over 9,800 feet, as well as sled runs, snow parks, rustic huts, sunlit terraces and snow bars. Gstaad Palace has a ski shop on premise that provides rentals and storage space for equipment.

Ski into the 2012 season in the Bernese Alps with three Winter Packages at Gstaad Palace:

Igloo Experience: Spend a night at over 6,000 feet in the igloo village of Saanerlochgrat with this unique getaway, including:

• Three nights midweek in a Double Classic Room with breathtaking views of the Swiss Alps
• Breakfast buffet and dinner daily at Le Grand Restaurant per person
• One night in a romantic igloo including dinner with private Jacuzzi and views of the Bernese Oberland
• Complimentary hotel transfers and roundtrip cable car tickets to igloo village
• Use of Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths and outdoor pool with Jacuzzi
• Rates from CHF 1,320 (approximately $1,400 USD) per person; available now through March 13, 2012, subject to availability.

Ski & Spa Deluxe Package: A perfect combination, including:

• Three nights midweek in a Double Room Superior
• Breakfast buffet and dinner daily at Le Grand Restaurant per person
• One complimentary, one-day ski pass, per person
• Transfers to and from the Wispile ski lift
• Two-hour pampering Hammam Experience for two
• Use of Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths and outdoor pool with Jacuzzi
• Rates from CHF 1,690 (approximately $1,800 USD) per person; Available now through March 13, 2012, subject to availability.

Ski Pleasure Package: Limitless skiing on the "Gstaad Mountain Ride" with the village's loveliest address waiting at day's end:

• Four nights midweek in a Double Room Superior
• Breakfast buffet and dinner daily at Le Grand Restaurant per person
• One complimentary, three-day ski pass for the entire region, per person
• Transfers to and from the Wispile ski lift
• Use of the Palace Spa with indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths and outdoor pool with Jacuzzi
• Rates from CHF 1,575 (approximately $1,675 USD) per person; available now through March 13, 2012, subject to availability.

Rates based on double occupancy start from CHF 720 (approximately $765 USD). For more information or to reserve a Winter Package at Gstaad Palace, please call +41 (0) 33 748 50 00 or visit www.palace.ch

Hotel Profile: Gstaad Palace Hotel