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# Hotel Spitzhorn – the little yet “stellar” pearl of Saanenland

> Hotel Spitzhorn is a 3-star superior chalet hotel in Saanen, in the Gstaad/Saanenland region of Switzerland, praised for its understated luxury, warm hospitality, and family-friendly atmosphere in a sun-drenched mountain setting.

## What to see
- **Lobby and lounge** — Light-filled entrance with comfortable sofas, fireplace, and playful décor details including a carved ibex on a wooden beam.
- **Views of the Spitzhorn and Gstaad** — Almost all rooms and the restaurant face south onto the sun terrace of Saanen, with panoramic mountain views.

## What to do
- **Skiing** — The hotel is described as an ideal base for a winter skiing holiday in the Gstaad region.
- **Hiking** — Equally suited for summer stays with hiking in the surrounding mountains.
- **Wellness** — Facilities include an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, Kneipp pool, tropical shower, rest area, and gym.

## Good to know
The 50-room hotel was newly opened in 2013 and ranked top in the three-star category by the Swiss Sonntags Zeitung winter hotel list. Each room features an individual bound guest journal for returning visitors. Children are catered to with a dedicated playroom and garden play area. Dutch owners Ilse and Michel Wichman run the hotel personally.

## Photos

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photos:
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Lounge-Cheminee-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen.jpg"
    caption: "Lounge area with fireplace in the light-flooded lobby"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Schieferstein-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Clever Christmas card holder"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Hotelbar-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Little ibex watching over the bar…"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Fumoir-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Michel Wichman shows me the magnificent view from the smoking lounge"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Familienzimmer-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Family room with loft"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Spitzhorn-Saanen-Berner-Oberland.jpg"
    caption: "View of the Spitzhorn"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Suessigkeiten-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Hotel bar with sweets"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Tagebuch-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad.jpg"
    caption: "Hotel guest journal"
  - url: "https://travelmemo.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Wellness-Hotel-Spitzhorn-Saanen-Gstaad-1024x683.jpg"
    caption: "Wellness area"
```