The new owners have gut-renovated the residence, resulting in eight suites and a children’s dorm. There’s also a vast array of facilities, including a screening room, a private nightclub, and a spa level that bests many hotels.
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A Private Alpine Residence
Originally built by the charismatic Prince Karim Aga Khan IV as a private retreat for friends and family visiting Gstaad, Ultima Promenade Gstaad has been reimagined as an exceptional Alpine residence within Ultima Collection. The historic chalet setting is paired with timelessly chic interiors, creating a sophisticated expression of mountain living that feels both deeply rooted and distinctly contemporary.
A Chalet Made for Gathering
Spread across four floors, the residence is designed entirely around privacy, comfort and effortless entertaining. Two generous living rooms open onto a wraparound terrace, while a state-of-the-art kitchen connects seamlessly to a striking double-height dining room. Every space balances the warmth and intimacy of a traditional chalet with the polish of contemporary luxury.
Wellness in Black Marble
An entire floor is devoted to wellbeing and leisure, anchored by a dramatic spa clad in black Saharan marble. An indoor swimming pool, sauna, hammam and Jacuzzi create a private sanctuary for relaxation, while a snow shower offers an invigorating hot-and-cold therapy ritual inspired by the surrounding Alps.
Your Own World in Gstaad
Beyond the spa, the chalet offers a private cinema, games room, boutique and cigar lounge, creating an extraordinary range of spaces to retreat, entertain and unwind. With everything contained within one remarkably private residence, there is little reason to leave unless the mountains themselves are calling.
The Art of Alpine Luxury
Ultima Promenade Gstaad captures a more exclusive vision of the classic Swiss chalet: historic in spirit, contemporary in design and entirely private. It is less a hotel than a personal Alpine world, where every detail—from the expansive living spaces to the beautifully considered spa—is designed around the pleasures of staying in.
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