Andermatt, Switzerland
The Chedi Andermatt: Forbes Five-Star Alpine-Asian design masterpiece in Andermatt with Two-Michelin-Star Japanese dining and 2,400 sq m spa
Rising in dramatic timber-and-stone majesty in the heart of the historic mountain village of Andermatt amidst the towering peaks of the Urseren Valley in the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt opened in December 2013 as an architectural tour de force. Designed by legendary architect Jean-Michel Gathy (Denniston) and holding the Forbes Five-Star accolade and One Michelin Key, the 123-room alpine palace fuses sleek Asian minimalism with Swiss chalet warmth. Housing the Two-Michelin-Starred The Japanese Restaurant by Executive Chef Dietmar Sawyere, a 16-metre-tall glass Cheese Tower, an extraordinary 2,400-square-metre Asian-inspired Spa, and a 35-metre indoor lap pool beneath timber vaults, The Chedi is one of Europe’s most breathtaking design resorts.
Arrival introduces travelers to cinematic Alpine-Asian grandeur: personal ski butlers welcome guests in the soaring lobby beside roaring open fireplaces with hot spiced Swiss cider and warm hand towels. Day-one logistics focus on coordinating bespoke Andermatt ski, mountain, and culinary pursuits: departing via ski butler to the ski lifts of Gemsstock and the SkiArena Andermatt-Sedrun-Disentis (the largest ski domain in Central Switzerland, 5 minutes away), private freeride powder guiding down Gemsstock’s Bernhard Russi Run, playing 18 holes at the Scottish-style Andermatt Swiss Alps Golf Course in summer, swimming in the 35-metre indoor pool or 12-metre heated outdoor pool, and reserving dinner at the Two-Michelin-Starred Japanese Restaurant.
Palace living balances high-altitude mountain adventures with transcendent Asian wellness: the 2,400-square-metre Spa at The Chedi features private treatment suites, hydrothermal pools, Tibetan relaxation lounges, Finnish saunas, bio saunas, and therapies utilizing Omorovicza and Tata Harper botanicals. Dining is world-class: Two-Michelin-Starred modern Japanese kaiseki at The Japanese Restaurant, Asian-Western fine dining at The Restaurant (featuring four open show kitchens and the 16-metre Cheese Tower), Japanese dining atop Mt. Gütsch (The Japanese by The Chedi at 2,300m), and cigars in The Cigar Library.
Accommodations comprise 123 rooms and luxury suites ranging from 52 to 330 square metres. Each residence features Hästens handcrafted beds, dark wood paneling, bronze-accented fireplaces, private balconies framing the Swiss Alps, and granite bathrooms with deep sunken soaking tubs and heated floors.
Design purists, ski enthusiasts, and culinary connoisseurs seeking Jean-Michel Gathy architecture, Two-Michelin-Star Japanese dining, and Forbes Five-Star alpine wellness in Switzerland should book The Chedi Andermatt without hesitation. Travelers seeking generic traditional motels should look elsewhere. Grounded review consensus confirms legendary standing with a 4.9 out of 5 on Tripadvisor across 1,650 reviews and a 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 1,980 reviews.
First day
- Arrive in Andermatt and enter the soaring timber-and-stone lobby of The Chedi.
- Check into your suite, admire the bronze fireplace and Hästens bed, and head to the ski living room.
- Dine on Two-Michelin-Starred kaiseki at The Japanese Restaurant.
What guests say
Hotel Flock Score
Exceptional
Based on 3.6k published ratings
Category breakdown
Guests Love
Forbes Five-Star Alpine-Asian Architecture
Guests revere Jean-Michel Gathy’s design, Hästens beds, 35m pool, 2,400 sq m spa, and Two-Michelin-Star Japanese dining.
The Japanese Restaurant & Ski Butlers
Reviewers consistently praise Dietmar Sawyere’s omakase, the 16m Cheese Tower, attentive ski butlers, and roaring fireplaces.
Guests Warn
Spectacular High-Alpine Mountain Setting
Visitors love the dramatic Urseren Valley scenery and world-class powder skiing.
Grand Design Sanctuary
Travelers celebrate the seamless blend of Asian serenity and Swiss mountain comfort.
The overall score is a review-count-weighted average of named public platforms, normalized to /10. Category scores — including cleanliness and location — are Hotel Flock editorial readings of those reviews, not a platform's private formula. Hotel Flock is not affiliated with Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Trivago, or any other review site.
Awards & Recognition
Forbes Five-Star Swiss Alpine Landmark
Forbes Travel Guide
Two MICHELIN Stars (The Japanese Restaurant)
MICHELIN Guide
MICHELIN Guide One Key
MICHELIN Guide
In the stay
- Full access to 35m indoor pool, heated outdoor pool, hydrothermal spa circuit, and gym
- Dedicated ski butler service with heated equipment storage and lift transportation
- Full gourmet Swiss and Asian cooked breakfast buffet daily and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout
Usually extra
- –The Japanese Restaurant multi-course omakase dinners and rare sake pairings
- –Spa at The Chedi customized Tibetan body rituals and private freeride powder guiding on Gemsstock
Good to Know
- The 123-room Alpine-Asian design palace sits in Andermatt, Switzerland, holding Forbes 5-Star and 1 Michelin Key.
- Includes Two-Michelin-Star Japanese dining, 2,400 sq m spa, 35m indoor pool, 16m Cheese Tower, and ski butlers.
- Located in Andermatt village, a 90-minute drive from Zurich Airport (ZRH) or direct via the Glacier Express train.
Editor's Note
Book a Deluxe Suite with a central bronze fireplace and Hästens bed overlooking the Urseren Valley, and book the omakase tasting menu at the Two-Michelin-Starred Japanese Restaurant with sake pairings.
Reviewed by Hotel Flock · Last updated September 2026