Carlton Hotel St. Moritz: A Tsar's Palace Above the Lake

The Carlton Hotel St. Moritz was built in 1913 as a palace for the Russian tsar, and today it is one of the most exclusive hotels in the Engadine, an intimate all-suite and junior-suite retreat whose rooms turn south to face the sun and Lake St. Moritz. A Leading Hotels of the World Sustainability Leader, it pairs imperial grandeur with contemporary alpine design.

The dining is led by a marquee name. Da Vittorio - St. Moritz holds two Michelin stars and 18 Gault Millau points under the world-renowned Cerea family; the Grand Restaurant draws its Engadine-inspired cuisine from Sicilian chef Salvatore Frequente; and the Carlton Bar, named among Forbes Travel Guide's best hotel bars, and the Sun Terrace complete the offering.

For a grand, intimate St. Moritz stay, the Carlton is a benchmark.

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