Overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake St. Moritz, Badrutt's Palace is the very definition of timeless elegance – a hotel that has spent well over a century perfecting the art of grand hospitality without ever losing its relevance. Since opening in 1896, it has remained one of the world's most coveted addresses for discerning travellers, proving that true luxury never goes out of style. Whether blanketed in snow during winter or surrounded by alpine wildflowers in summer, its lakeside setting makes it equally compelling in every season. What elevates the experience even further is the remarkable warmth and intuition of the staff, whose impeccable service makes every stay feel deeply personal. One of the hotel's most famous stories dates back to the 19th century, when Johannes Badrutt challenged his the British Royal Family to return in summer, promising to cover the entire winter stay if they didn't love it just as much. They did – and true to his prediction, they returned home and encouraged their friends to discover St. Moritz beyond the ski season, a moment widely credited with putting the Engadin Valley on the map as one of Europe's original summer mountain destinations.