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Kempinski Palace Engelberg is Engelberg’s only five-star hotel, and it dates back over one hundred years.
Ensconced in the Engelberg Valley, uninterrupted views of the Swiss Alps come standard with every room.
Exterior of the Kempinski Palace Engelberg in the Swiss Alps of Engelberg, Switzerland.Credit:Courtesy of Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Ours overlooked the Titlis summit to the south and the Hahnen and Wissberg mountains to the east.
A red gondola ran from one side of our panoramic windows to the other several times a day.
We are the storytellers of the destination, Andreas Magnus, the hotel’s general manager, said.
Panoramic windows found in the spa’s indoor pool.Courtesy of Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Its not just about the hotel, but Engelberg as a whole."
It reopened in June 2021.
Heres a closer look at the hotel’s standout features and amenities.
From there, the rooms grow in size, each with brushed custom-made oak desks and parquet floors.
In our premier room, the bed overlooked panoramic windows with storybook-level views.
Think bluebird sky-colored rugs and sage green throw pillows with light brown leather accents.
Each room features custom box-spring beds from Swiss manufacturer Elite.
Food and Drink
The Cattani Restaurant, the main eatery, is named after Eduard Cattani.
It consists of handmade crystal “icicles” that evoke the relief of nearby Mount Titlis.
The complimentary breakfast here was easy yet elevated.
Family-friendly afternoon tea features a Beauty and the Beast tea set.
For the adults, three-tiered platters are served in hanging birdcages.
The most charming spot in the hotel is The Palace Bar.
Activities and Amenities
Regardless of season, the mountains are always calling in Engelberg.
In summer, cycling, climbing, and golfing are some of the preferred outdoor activities.
Off-piste skiing during the winter and hiking during the summer remain popular activities.
In town, the Benedictine Monastery is worth a wander.
Kempinski Palace Engelberg is also part of American Express Fine Hotel and Resorts.
Starting nightly rates at Kempinski Palace Engelberg average CHF 650, or $720.
Panoramic windows found in the spa’s indoor pool.Courtesy of Kempinski Palace Engelberg
