History - Hotel Kempinski St. Moritz
The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains is located next to the old "Mauritius" spring, the origin of St. Moritz.
Since two to three thousand years ago mankind has been drinking from the sour water springs of St Moritz. The iron spring was discovered during the Bronze Age and encapsulated in a well that was used until 1907. In 1553, Paracelsus von Hohenheim, visited the mineral spring of St Moritz and immediately recognized the medical benefits of such a spring which he then described in his medical writings. His writings are said to be the first known and well preserved medical writings describing the “Sanct Mauritz” sour water spring. In Parcacelsus’s subsequent writings, he detailed his preference of the St Moritz iron spring in comparison to other similar springs throughout Europe.
It was through the discovery of the mineral source more than 3.460 years ago that St. Moritz and the Engadin became popular for summer tourism. Even at the time of the Belle Époque this monumental and imposing luxury hotel, equipped with gas in 1874 and with electricity in 1888 (!), attracted people of high and highest rank, royalties, politicians and artists from all over the world, seeking and finding health and rest here.
Hotel Awards
We are grateful that we have received the following awards:
2008
- World Travel Award 2008 "Switzerland's Leading Hotel"
- Hotelrating Sonntagszeitung (CH) "best wellness-hotels" - 3rd rank (2007: 4th)
2007
- World Travel Award "Switzerland's Leading Hotel"
- World Travel Award "Switzerland's Leading Spa Resort"
- Michael Mattersberger BILANZ Barkeeper of the year
2006
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Rupert T. Simoner BILANZ Hotelier of the year
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SENSES Award as "Best Alpine Spa"
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World Travel Award "Switzerland's Leading Spa Resort"
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World Travel Award "Switzerland's Leading Casino Resort"
Hotel Kempinski St. Moritz Downloads -
Datas for you to downloads
Kempinski Hotel St. Moritz - Image Brochure (PDF, 4.17 MB)
Winter 2008/2009 (PDF, 0.8 MB)
Kempinski Sport Shop
Who doesn’t absolutely adore it? Top shopping right on your doorstep.
And as our guest you certainly don’t have to forgo this luxury! Our hotel shop offers everything you need to cut a fine figure on the slopes and be sporty yet chic … with the latest collections from Bogner, Prada, St.Moritz Pure Luxury and so much more. And whether you prefer to buy or rent, you’re sure to find the latest in skis, boots and snowboards.
Opening hours: Continuously from 08.00 am – 06.00 pm
A warm welcome to the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains in St. Moritz
St. Moritz and the Kempinski hotels are associated with exclusivity, luxury and service.
With the opening of the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St. Moritz, the renowned group moved in a new era in the history of St. Moritz’s luxury hotels. Relaxed and progressive, it appeals to a new generation of 5-star guests.
Welcome to the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains.
Experience perfect hospitality. At the Kempinski St. Moritz, outstanding hotel tradition is combined with modern service, exclusivity with recreation, chic understatement with luxury. These are some of the reasons why discerning guests from around the world have felt at home with us for more than 100 years.
Experience Kempinski’s 5-star hotel comfort at ease. Enjoy your stay free from the restraints of formal etiquette – sportive and active or totally relaxed. St. Moritz is a fascinating cosmos, with the Upper Engadine’s lakes and mountains providing never ending options for alpine sports and recreation – 1,800 meters above average.
Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains St. Moritz
Via Mezdi 27
7500 St. Moritz Switzerland
Tel: +41 81 838 38 38
Fax: +41 81 838 30 00
E-Mail: info.stmoritz@kempinski.com