What makes a place or a person a legend is celebrity, cult, and special incidents. Above all, it is about extraordinary accomplishments. St. Moritz and Engadin are both legends.Today Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains, excellently directed by Reto Stöckenius, is a contemporary,elegant,sporty and grand hotel. The hotel’s atmosphere is straightforward, yet its restaurants and bars are exceptionally on trend and the whole place always offers something new. Service with a genuine warm smile, comprehensive knowledge and advice from the concierge and above all, the relaxed yet sophisticated attention you are given throughout your stay.

(Krystel and Reto Stöckenius is the general manager the management of the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains in St. Moritz.)*

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St. Moritz e l’Engadina sono quei posti che amo definire “leggendari”. Mi è bastato soggiornare per un weekend in questi fantastici paesaggi per farmeli amare subito.

Il Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains di St Moritz, ottimamente diretto dal giovane Reto Stöckenius, è l’albergo storico “5 stelle lusso” costruito nel 1874 proprio sopra la fonte di Mauritius dalla quale sgorga l’acqua minerale e terapeutica che ha dato il nome alla splendida località turistica engadinese.

Fuori è un bianco castello con le torri quadrate tipiche di fine ottocento, mentre all’interno è  caratterizzato da spazi moderni per sottolineare  il concetto di un lusso sobrio e funzionale.

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The Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains is located in St. Moritz Bad, right at the Mauritius spring, the actual root of St. Moritz itself. It is the only 5 star hotel in St. Moritz with direct access to the ski and hiking region Corviglia – immediately opposite of the cable car station.

Enjoy the very best from the Swiss Alps in perfect quality. All rooms and suites are elegantly and timelessly appointed and reflect unpretentious luxury and stylish class. The historical – but contemporarily depicted – motifs of the pictures bear witness to the glamorous past of St. Moritz while the technical equipment and all services are state-of-the-art.

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La posizione privilegiata all’entrata della famosa località sciistica svizzera permette di raggiungere le piste attraversando semplicemente la strada tramite un comodo sottopassaggio.

Il Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains dispone di 184 camere e suite luminose tutte “full optional”!

In the distinguished restaurants the food is somewhere between tradition and cosmopolitanism – a place of exclusive hospitality. But even the most exquisite food alone would not be enough: what really matters it the interplay of pleasure, style and entertainment, at any time of the day or night. All restaurants are award winning: The Les Saisons (14 Gault Millau points) for fine international cuisine and best breakfast in Switzerland, the lifestyle Enoteca (15 Gault Millau points) for the famous Alpine trilogies and the Mediterranean gourmet restaurant Cà d’Oro (1 star Michelin, 17 Gault Millau points).

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L’eccellenza della cucina e la cura del servizio sono il marchio distintivo dei ristoranti stellati del Kempinski: Cà d’ Oro, Les Saisons ed Enoteca, offrono prelibati piatti magistralmente presentati e preparati esclusivamente con prodotti locali.

The Lobby & Bar offers all time classics as well as modern inspired highlights. The Sra Bua is a pan-Asian outlet (14 Gault Milau points) with a signature menu, composed of traditional Thai dishes created in a new, contemporary context and a varied selection of the highest quality sushi and sashimi.Do not forget the Alpine Kempinski The Spa. Glacier water, Bergell granite, herbs and Engadine woods determine the uniquely elegant atmosphere. You will be pampered with the finest natural products and the range of saunas, an indoor pool, Kneipp baths, gym, sun terrace and the Ladies Spa provide the perfect space for your beauty and relaxation.

Further amenities include the “Kids Club” with supervised indoor and outdoor activities for children, the ski school and the sport shop with perfect bike and ski infrastructure from rental services to depot directly at the slopes and more. Finally do not forget St. Moritz and the Engadine valley, without a question one of the most beautiful and inspiring valleys in the mountains with world-known events and luxurious lifestyle. That‘s pure alpine relaxation.

Excellent! To try…

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Il Kempinski offre anche il “Kids Club”: 160 m² di giochi e colori, con programmi giornalieri indoor e outdoor per intrattenere i piccoli ospiti.

Imperdibile la “Alpine Kempinski The Spa”: quasi 3000 m² di benessere assoluto, tra cascate d’acqua, saune e assoluto relax alpino…

Infine, il Lounge Bar situato nell’altrettanto generosa Lobby, permette di gustare prelibati drinks nonché cibi caldi e freddi fino all’una di notte. Per i tiratardi c’è anche il Casinò con Roulette, Black Jack e Poker  e resta aperto fino a tarda notte.

Super, da provare!

Thanks for reading

Grazie per la lettura

Krystel

* Bio

Reto Stöckenius is the general manager the management of the Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains in St. Moritz. The 52-year-old Swiss man is a specialist in the field of development and has over 25 years of international experience in the luxury hotel industry. Last worked Reto Stöckenius as Board Member and Managing Director for the Tessal & Leopoldo Hotels (Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel, Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa, Esplanade Hotel & Spa and Spa Cademario Hotel & Spa).

In 1989, he set the first milestone in his career by graduating from the Hotel Management School in Lausanne. Two years later, he moved to the Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. The next steps of his career led him through the Dominican Republic to St. Moritz, where he exhibited his management skills at the Kulm Hotel in the food and beverage department. The next position was as food and beverage director at the Caesar Park Panama Westin Hotels & Resorts in Panama.

 

His first challenge as general manager occurred when he joined in 1997, the Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras, after which he assumed leadership of the Riu Gran Palace Maspalomas Oasis, also in the Canaries. Then, 2004 saw his career as general manager continuing to the Tessal & Leopoldo Hotels in the Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa. Now, Stöckenius returns to St. Moritz after almost 20 years.

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Reto Stöckenius è il direttore generale del Kempinski Grand Hotel des Bains di St. Moritz. 52enne, svizzero, è uno specialista nel campo dello sviluppo e ha oltre 25 anni di esperienza internazionale nel settore alberghiero di lusso.

Come ultimo incarico Reto Stöckenius è stato Consigliere di Amministrazione e Amministratore Delegato per le Tessal & Leopoldo Hotel (Villa Principe Leopoldo Hotel, Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa, Esplanade Hotel & Spa e Spa Cademario Hotel & Spa).

Nel 1989, ha brillantemente iniziato la sua carriera con una laurea presso la Scuola Alberghiera di Losanna. Due anni più tardi, si trasferisce al Boca Raton Resort & Club in Florida. La sua carriera lo ha poi portato nella Repubblica Dominicana ed a St. Moritz, dove dà prova della sua capacità di gestione al Kulm Hotel come food and beverage manager. Successivamente è stato food and beverage manager al Caesar Park Panama Westin Hotels & Resorts.

La sua prima sfida come direttore generale è stata nel 1997, all’Hotel Riu Palace Meloneras, dopo di che ha assunto la direzione del Gran Riu Palace Maspalomas Oasis, sempre alle Canarie. Nel 2004 è diventato direttore generale dell’Hotel Villa Principe Leopoldo e Villa Sassa Hotel Residence & Spa. Ora, Stöckenius torna a St. Moritz, dopo quasi 20 anni.