Scout loves
- The enormity of the hotel, with corridors that go on forever, is great to explore and learn about its history.
- The spa and fitness facilities here are full service and so luxurious, you may not even bother to go out skiing.
- The hotel does have a shuttle to take you to the ski areas, but it is also conveniently located opposite a bus stop so you can also take public transportation to go anywhere you want.
- Food is very good. Half board dinner consists of a six course meal and a generous buffet breakfast.
- Free ski lessons and ice skating for kids, and free ice cream at any of the hotel’s restaurants!
Scout tips
- Room rates include unlimited access to the Kulm Spa, fitness center and ice rink.
- The cheapest rooms face the north or west, and the premium rooms face the south. North and west facing rooms get views of the village and some mountains in the distance, while those facing south get great views of St Moritz Lake, mountains, and some sun.
- There is a 3 night minimum stay here, and 12 nights minimum stay during the Christmas and New Year season.
- The hotel kid's club offers complimentary laundry service for the children under their supervision, kids 2 to 12 years old.
- The hotel will pick up guests from St. Moritz train.
- Dining at the hotel restaurants is smart casual or formal, which means men wear a jacket or dark suit.
- The hotel is non-smoking, but they have a Cigar & Music Lounge.
- Some rooms and suites are interconnecting
SCOUT REVIEW
If you are someone who loves five star hotels or if you're a history buff, or fortunate enough to be both, then you're going to love the Kulm Hotel in St Moritz. Built in 1856, it is the oldest hotel in St Moritz – it actually had the first electric lights in the town. The Kulm Hotel is the home of the infamous Cresta Run, one of St. Moritz's oldest traditions where men hurl themselves down a luge-style track on a sled. The Cresta club has its home here in the hotel, and has for many decades.
The Kulm Hotel is huge – there are a 105 rooms. The Superior rooms are great – they’re generously proportioned, have a small living area and some have views of St Moritz village, views of Corviglia, or out to the lake. There’s a variety of suites The rooms are done in a traditional elegant style, with wood everywhere and lots of blues and reds. Each one is a little unique.
But there is so much more to the Kulm than just the rooms. There are seven restaurants which vary from the informal pizzeria right through to the Le Grand Restaurant, which is worth having a look at, even if you don't dine there. It is a grand ballroom style dining room, and gentlemen are required to wear jackets and tie in the evening.
A must see is the Sunny Bar. This place is absolutely packed with history as it’s the official home of the Cresta club. If you're wondering what the rings hanging from the ceilings are, there's a tradition that those who can hang from the ceiling the longest are the strongest. So you can imagine the scene after race days, where the bar can get quite lively. There are trophies and old photos all over the walls. It is like a mini-museum of machismo. They also serve Peruvian food at the Sunny bar.
The K is a more formal restaurant, it is contemporary in design and serves classic French cuisine. This is the most highly awarded restaurant at the hotel, where we recommend dining at least once. There are also two bars and a nightclub at this hotel. If you are on half board, you are allowed to choose from five restaurants, so you won't get bored with all the variety in your evening meals.
Despite being a fancy hotel, the Kulm hotel is great for families. There’s the Marmotta Kids’ Club, that has supervision every afternoon for children aged 3 to 12 (included in the room rate). They also have a special children's dinner at 6:30pm, to let you enjoy an adult meal at the bars and restaurants in the evening. They also have free, group ski lessons for kids aged 3 to 12 for half or full day, in a variety of languages.
Not surprisingly for a hotel of this standard, the wellness and spa facilities are excellent – they have more things to do here than you can't fit in just a day. Enjoy everything this spa has to offer: indoor pools, outdoor pools, children's pool, Jacuzzis, a grotto, steam bath, and infrared cabin, Finnish sauna and a bio sauna for women. Some of these are nude only, and they're divided between the sexes. There's also a very big gym, yoga and pilates classes and personal trainers all for an extra charge. Of course, the wellness area will not be complete without a beautiful spa that offers a full range of massage and beauty treatment services.
Who should stay here
The Kulm Hotel is great for families, history buffs, and those wanting excellent service. The hospitality here is reputedly some of the best in the hotel business.
Location
Located right on the edge of St Moritz Dorf. It’s possible to walk to the Corviglia lift from this hotel, which is about a five minute walk. They offer a shuttle service to the lifts and ski areas or take the public bus, the bus stop is across the street from the hotel.
- <10 min walk to lifts
- Hotel shuttle provided
About St Moritz
World-famous St Moritz is as spectacular as it is glamorous and with three main ski areas it also has some great skiing. Set close to the Italian border, this Swiss ski resort has a vibrant village and a huge amount of terrain to explore, with most of the slopes enjoying spectacular views ofthe Swiss Alps.
Read more about St Moritz and other hotels in the area.
Hotel Amenities
- arcade/game room
- bar/lounge
- business center
- computer station
- concierge services
- designated smoking areas
- dry cleaning/laundry service
- fitness facilities
- free wi-fi
- hair salon
- indoor pool
- luggage storage
- outdoor pool
- porter/bellhop
- room service (24 hours)
- safe-deposit box at front desk
- ski shuttle (complimentary)
- ski storage
- spa treatment room(s)
- spa tub
- supervised childcare/activities (free)
- train station pickup (complimentary)
- turkish bath/hammam
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