5* Superior: The Gstaad Palace: the heart of Gstaad. First opened in 1913, this extraordinary place - run for three generations by the Scherz family - has earned an unchallenged reputation for discretely refined hospitality and has always welcomed the most discerning international clientele. Large terraces and three hectares of parkland, with restaurants, barbecues an grills and open air bars allow our guests to relax completely immersed in nature, in total privacy.