The Park Gstaad, A Four Seasons Hotel will boast 75 rooms and suites upon completion of the renovation. Credit: Four Seasons.

Hospitality company Four Seasons has taken over the operations of The Park Gstaad Hotel in Switzerland, with plans to reopen the property as The Park Gstaad, a Four Seasons Hotel, in time for the 2026-2027 winter season.

The hotel, which first opened its doors in 1910, is currently undergoing a renovation spearheaded by Squircle Capital and French interior designer Joseph Dirand, who aims to infuse contemporary elegance into the hotel while honouring its alpine heritage.

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The property is owned by Dona Bertarelli, a noted philanthropist, investor, and sportswoman.

Bertarelli said: “We have found the ideal partners for a property that has been part of my personal journey in the region.

“As Gstaad’s first luxury hotel, The Park Gstaad holds a special place in the region’s heritage, and I am excited to unveil its transformation into a Four Seasons experience, where its legacy meets modern elegance for residents and visitors to enjoy.”

Upon completion of the renovation, Four Seasons will manage The Park Gstaad, which will boast 75 rooms and suites, including a selection of penthouse residences, which will be available for purchase.

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These accommodations offer views of the Swiss Alps and proximity to Gstaad’s renowned gourmet dining and high-end shopping.

The hotel will offer a variety of dining and bar options, a destination spa and fitness centre with treatment rooms, and both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.

Guests can also look forward to a range of amenities such as versatile meeting and event spaces, a tennis court, ski and bike services, the Kids For All Seasons programme, and a seasonal ice rink.

Additionally, the renovation will include an upgrade to the hotel employees’ accommodation, reflecting Four Seasons’ commitment to positively impacting all stakeholders.

Four Seasons global business development, portfolio management and residential president Bart Carnahan said: “Gstaad has long been a favourite destination in Europe for luxury travellers, and we are excited to have the unique opportunity to enter this exclusive market with such an exceptional property.

“We look forward to working with our partners to bring together the very best of this legendary property with the service excellence of Four Seasons to create a world-class luxury experience.”

In a related development, the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita has announced a seven-month enhancement project to rejuvenate the resort and capitalise on its location.