A Quiet Star Ascends In Klosters: Hotel Vereina
KLOSTERS, Switzerland — Tucked beneath the jagged embrace of the Swiss Alps, where snow clings to rooftops and the air hums with alpine stillness, Klosters has long been a refuge for those who prefer their luxury discreet. Now, this unassuming village has a new claim to fame: Hotel Vereina, a historic retreat in its heart, has earned a coveted fifth star. On November 1, HotellerieSuisse, the arbiter of Swiss hospitality, confirmed the distinction, making Vereina the first 5-star hotel in Klosters’ storied landscape—a milestone that elevates both the property and the destination it calls home.
Since its debut in 1880, Hotel Vereina has been a quiet fixture here, its legacy shaped by nearly a century and a half of understated grace. This latest honor feels less like a transformation and more like a natural ascent—a recognition of excellence honed over generations. With just 25 rooms and suites, the hotel trades grandeur for intimacy, offering a sanctuary where modern sophistication meets the timeless sweep of mountain vistas. There’s no clamor of excess here; the elegance is subtle, deliberate, a whisper against the cacophony of louder resorts.
The dining is a triumph in its own right. Stübli, the hotel’s gourmet restaurant, serves meticulous dishes alongside views of a luminous winter garden and a sunlit terrace. In the colder months, RICE reopens under the deft hand of Renu Homsombat, the Bangkok-based chef whose Saffron put her on the culinary map. Returning this winter as she did in 2021, Homsombat brings an Asian-inflected boldness that feels both daring and harmonious amid the snowbound peaks. For quieter moments, the lobby bar and Smokers Lounge offer refuge—think crackling fireplaces, fine cigars, and aperitifs mixed with an artist’s precision.
Yet it’s the spa that might steal the show: a 1,000-square-meter haven of repose. At its center lies a heated 120-square-meter pool, surrounded by a Finnish sauna, herbal steam baths, and a cutting-edge fitness suite. Massages and beauty treatments, tailored to guests and locals alike, turn relaxation into something transcendent. Step inside, and the world beyond these walls falls away.
Klosters has never chased the spotlight. Unlike the flash of St. Moritz or the frenetic energy of Davos, it thrives on restraint—a charm that Hotel Vereina both honors and refines. This isn’t reinvention for the sake of headlines; it’s a deepening of roots, a marriage of tradition and quiet ambition. As winter descends on the Alps, Vereina stands out not for its noise but for its clarity—a five-star promise carved from the landscape itself.
For those ready to step into this rarefied world, the path is straightforward: vereinaklosters.ch, a call to +41 81 410 27 27, or an email to info@vereinaklosters.ch.
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