The Chedi Andermatt: East-Meets-West Opulence by the Slopes
The Chedi Andermatt is a stunning East-meets-West Alpine resort designed by star architect Jean-Michel Gathy. A Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, this 2013-opened hotel resembles a supersized, high-rise Swiss chalet on the outside, but its interiors blend alpine-chic with serene Asian accents. From ski butlers who heat your equipment to a 16-foot-tall "Cheese Library" with 40+ regional Swiss cheeses, from Hästens beds to a Japanese kaiseki restaurant, The Chedi Andermatt is a year-round destination (closed late April to mid-May).
🏅 Our Inspector's Highlights
Ski Butlers & Slope Transfers
Ski season guests are assigned a ski butler who will heat and prepare your ski equipment and transport you to the slopes and back again.
Cheese Library: 40+ Regional Swiss Cheeses
The 16-foot-tall "Cheese Library" features more than 40 regional Swiss cheeses, with at least one specialty from each canon. Curated cheese platter with fine sweet wine.
East-West Dining: Thai, Indian & Chinese Chefs
The Restaurant offers both Eastern and Western preparations of each dish — veal cordon bleu or spicy veal curry infused with coconut and lemongrass.
18-Hole Golf Course (Summer)
A surprise addition to any alpine ski resort, the property features an 18-hole golf course to keep you semi-sporty in warmer months.
Château Mouton-Rothschild Wine Cellar
The Andermatt hotel's wine cellar contains a stellar private collection of Château Mouton-Rothschild labels.
🧀 The 16-Foot "Cheese Library": 40+ Regional Swiss Cheeses
The 16-foot-tall "Cheese Library" features more than 40 regional Swiss cheeses, with at least one specialty from each canon. To sample some slices, try the curated cheese platter, which is paired with a fine sweet wine selected by the sommelier team. A cheese lover's paradise.
⛷️ Ski Butlers: Heat Your Equipment & Slope Transfers
Ski season guests are assigned a ski butler who will heat and prepare your ski equipment and transport you to the slopes and back again. Unparalleled Alpine service.
👑 Gotthard Suite: 3,767 sq ft Family Paradise
The massive Gotthard Suite provides a family-friendly paradise with five bedrooms and five bathrooms spread over 3,767 square feet. A wine cabinet and iPad integration suit grown-up travelers while bunk beds and a play area keep kids entertained. The 355-square-foot terrace is the perfect place for everyone to unwind together.
🛌 Rooms: Hästens Beds, Gas Fireplaces & Chabudai Tables
Driving home the multicultural theme, the 119 rooms feature pine-wood walls, low-to-the-floor mosaic stone chabudai tables, recessed lighting, gas fireplaces, and balconies. The best surprise: all offer luxe Hästens beds. Bathrooms can be either integrated into the room or closed off through the use of sliding screen doors. Each consists of a free-standing white ceramic tub, heated stone floors, a walk-in shower, double sinks mounted in black marble, and MEI Spa amenities. Room categories range from 559-square-foot Deluxe Rooms to 1,184-square-foot Deluxe Suites all the way up to four spacious signature suites.
🍽️ Culinary Excellence: East-West Dining & Japanese Kaiseki
- 🍽️ The Restaurant – Four open studio kitchens (Western, Asian, pastry, cold food). Both Eastern and Western preparations of each dish. Watch chefs prepare your border-jumping dinner.
- 🍣 The Japanese Restaurant – Anything but a trendy afterthought. Multi-course kaiseki menu: yellowfin tuna dressed with goose liver flakes, lychee, and pine nut brittle.
- 🧀 The Chalet – Open only in winter. Rustic alpine beams, red-and-white checkered tablecloths, candlelit ambiance. Raclette and steaming pots of truffled fondue.
- 🍰 Afternoon Tea & Brunch – Traditional afternoon tea in The Lobby. Brunch on select holidays.
🏔️ Seasonal Courtyard: Winter Village to Summer Terrace
The Chedi Andermatt's heart, its courtyard, changes shape according to the season. In winter, it turns into a charming winter village and in the summer, it morphs into an outdoor terrace where you can toast the alpine sunset with signature cocktails.
🏨 Amenities & Practical Information
A seasonal property, The Chedi Andermatt is closed from late April to mid-May. The lighting systems in the guest rooms are complex, so it's easiest to use the iPad master control sitting by the bed.
📍 Gotthardstrasse 4, Andermatt — Swiss Alps
Located in the heart of Andermatt, the hotel is steps from the ski slopes and the Andermatt train station. The nearest airport is Zurich (about 2 hours by car or train). The property features an 18-hole golf course for summer visitors.
📞 TEL: +41 41 888 74 88
✈️ Arrival: Approximately 2 hours from Zurich Airport (ZRH) by car or train.
All inspector’s highlights, verified luxury status, and hotel details are sourced from Forbes Travel Guide. The original page includes exclusive editorial insights and verified distinctions.
Why The Chedi Andermatt is the Ultimate East-West Alpine Fusion
The Chedi Andermatt offers a rare combination: Jean-Michel Gathy's stunning architecture, ski butlers, a 40+ cheese library, Hästens beds, and a Japanese kaiseki restaurant. The Gotthard Suite's 3,767 square feet and 355-square-foot terrace are perfect for families. The 18-hole golf course adds summer appeal. And the Château Mouton-Rothschild wine cellar is a connoisseur's dream. As a Forbes Travel Guide Verified Luxury property, The Chedi Andermatt delivers an experience that is both Alpine and Asian — a true East-meets-West masterpiece.
Whether you're skiing with a butler, sampling 40 Swiss cheeses, or dining on kaiseki, this hotel offers an unforgettable immersion into the beauty of the Swiss Alps.
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