Grand Resort Bad Ragaz Switzerland
Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
Bernhard-Simon Strasse 20, 7310 Bad Ragaz, Switzerland
www.resortragaz.ch
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
N/A
Shareholders
Privately owned
Date of Creation
1868
Hotel General Manager
Milos Colovic:
Since July 2018, Milos Colovic has been working for Grand Resort Bad Ragaz AG, initially as Deputy Director Grand Hotels – Executive Assistant Manager Rooms Division, and since November 2020 as Hotel Manager Grand Hotels. In his new role as General Manager Grand Hotels, the 37-year-old is now also a part of the management team. He succeeds Marco R. Zanolari, who will be leaving the company on July 31, 2023.
Before joining the Grand Hotels Bad Ragaz team, Milos Colovic studied at the renowned International School of Management in Dortmund. Subsequently, he gained extensive experience in the hotel industry in his home country, Germany, as well as in Austria and Switzerland, notably with Kempinski Hotels.
Hotel Positioning
5-star luxury – The Leading Hotels of the World, Swiss Deluxe Hotels, and Private Selection Hotels.
Development Strategy
The true source of health & vitality. Since 1242.
The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz is a one-of-a-kind combination of a five-star luxury resort and leading medical expertise in Switzerland. Here guests will find a retreat of relaxation and deep regeneration.
GRAND RESORT BAD RAGAZ
History & Story
From the spring to Europe’s leading Wellbeing & Medical Health Resort.
Deep in the ruggedly picturesque Tamina Gorge beats the heart of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz: the legendary spring that has provided us with body-temperature thermal spa water for centuries.
In 1242, hunters from the Pfäfers Monastery discovered a 36.5 °C spring in the Tamina Gorge. The monks of the nearby Benedictine monastery recognised a healing effect in its water – so the tradition goes. This was the beginning of the long history of Bad Pfäfers and later the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz.
Date Renewal
Latest renovation was in 2019. The building Grand Hotel Quellenhof was completely renovated with an investment of CHF 45 Mio. Part of the renovation was as well the newly developd kids and family SPA as well as the with 3 Michelin stars decorated restaurant « Memories » by Executive Chef Sven Wassmer and the health and lifestyle restaurant verve by sven (1 Michelin star).
Main Strengths, Special Touch
The true source of health & vitality. Since 1242. Nestled amidst the foothills of the Alps in Eastern Switzerland. It consists of two five-star establishments and is home to one of the best healthcare centers in Europe and offers a unique health and spa experience. Seven restaurants, with a total of 6 Michelin stars and 75 GaultMillau points. In addition, the resort also boasts two golf courses, the Meetings & Events Center, the public Tamina Therme thermal spa and its own Casino.
Location
• Located just an hour’s drive from Zürich nestled amidst the foothills of the Alps in Eastern Switzerland, just an hour’s drive from Zurich.
• Gourmet Destination in the middle of the wine region of Eastern Switzerland.
• Different hiking and skiing areas in the surroundings of Bad Ragaz and plenty of different outdoor activities from hiking to climbing, mountain biking and cycling in summer and skiing, cross-country skiing or snowshoe tours in winter.
• “Four-country corner”: you can visit the Principality of Liechtenstein, Austria and Germany in one day. Vaduz can be reached in 15 minutes, Bregenz (AT) in 50 minutes and Lindau (GER) in one hour.
Key sites/activities in the area
Spring until Autumn: Tennis, Golf & Minigolf, Running, Biking tours, Mountain climbing, Hiking, Horse riding, Wine tastings & tours, Boat tours, Historical tours.
Late Autumn and Winter: Skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, ski tours, sledging, snowshoe tours, dog sledging, Igloo building classes, avalanche courses.
Fun Facts
Only hotel in Europe with 6 Michelin stars and 75 Gault-Millau points.
Children’s Corner
Babysitting
• Age: all ages
• Opening times: 24/7 on request
Kids Club
• No closing dates and free of charge
• The Kindervilla offers play, fun and entertainment for children from 3 years.
• Opening times: Daily 9.30 am to 5 pm /Evening care and babysitting on request
• Every lunchtime there is a supervised lunch at the Olives d’Or restaurant, where the kids can choose their favourite menu.
SPA
• 500sqm Kids SPA
• Special Kids offers
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
The different hotel buildings – Grand Hotel Quellenhof, SPA Suites Tower, Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz and Palais Ragaz – are interconnected and accessible through one reception at the Grand Hotel Quellenhof – total of 247 rooms and suits :
Grand Hotel Quellenhof & SPA Suites
• Penthouse Suite: 440 sqm, up to 4 persons, 2 bedrooms (king size bed) and 2 bathrooms, open fireplace, kitchen, sauna, steam bath, private butler service, floor-to-ceiling, surrounding terrace with whirlpool, private bar.
• Presidential Suite: 300 sqm, up to 4 persons, kitchen, 2 bedrooms (king size bed) and 2 bathrooms with sauna and steam bath, floor-to-ceiling windows and 4 balconies with stunning mountain view, private cigar lounge, private butler service, private bar.
Can be extended to up to 600 square meters to the presidential floor.
• King Suite & Kings Floor: 270 sqm to 600 square meters, king size bed, floor-to-ceiling window, large balcony, fully equipped kitchen, spacious living room with separate dining area, private butler service, private bar.
Can be extended with 6 additional rooms can be added to create the King Floor.
• Royal Suite: 200 sqm, up to 2 persons, big double bed (240 x 210 cm), handcrafted furniture and European walnut, fireplace, living room with piano, private butler service, spacious balcony, private bar.
• SPA Suite: 88 sqm, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate shower, floor-to-ceiling windows, balcony with a view of the surrounding mountain panorama or the park, a free-standing whirlpool bath, sauna, steam shower, separate guest washlet, butler service.
• Grand Suite: 100 sqm, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate shower, one bedroom connected to a spacious living room, pantry, balcony, minibar with free soft drinks, separate guest bathroom, carpet or walnut parquet flooring.
• Suite: 80 sqm, King Size Bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate shower, separate living room with lounge corner, balcony, minibar with free soft drinks, separate guest bathroom.
• SPA Loft Deluxe: 80 sqm, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate shower, separate living room and bedroom, floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious balcony, a free-standing whirlpool bath, steam shower, minibar with free soft drinks, butler service.
• SPA Loft Superior: 60 sqm, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious balcony, free-standing whirlpool bath, steam shower, minibar with free soft drinks, butler service.
• Corner Junior Suite: 56 sqm, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate Shower, balcony overlooking the garden or park, minibar with free soft drinks, carpet or walnut parquet flooring.
• Junior Suite Deluxe: 50 sqm, King Size Bed, free wifi, non-smoking, separate Shower, two large windows and balcony, minibar with free soft drinks, carpet or walnut parquet flooring.
Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz
Soft renovation Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz.
We will be carrying out a soft renovation of our rooms at the Grand Hotel Hof Ragaz from 13 January to probably 30 April 2023. Afterwards you can expect 80 modernised rooms. Already now we would like to apologise for any possible inconvenience or noise emissions that might occur temporarily.
Palais Ragaz all the rooms without balcony
• Imperial Suite: 105 sqm, 2 persons, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking magnificent furnishings with four-poster bed, free-standing bathtub and tiled stove, separate living room with baroque desk, minibar.
• Palais Suite: 75 sqm, 2 persons, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, spacious living area, separate bedroom with double bed, noble stucco ceilings, princely ambiance, minibar.
• Swan room: 60 sqm, 2 persons, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, luxurious canopy bed, cosy sitting area, luxury, elegance and historical charm, view of the park, minibar.
• Suite: 60 sqm, 2 persons, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, comfortable sitting area, individual charm at its highest level, minibar.
• Deluxe Room: 45 sqm, 2 persons, king size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, comfortable sofa, minibar, noble materials, princely flair, historical charm and timeless elegance.
• Comfort Room: 28 sqm, 1 person, queen-size bed, free wifi, non-smoking, minibar with free soft drinks, princely charm and cosines in the listed palace building from the 18th century.
Restaurants & Bars
• Memories – 3 Michelin starred restaurant by Chef Sven Wassmer – Innovation, seasonality and an appreciation of produce are key components of his philosophy. He is interpreting the Swiss alpine cuisine in a bold, minimalist style to create authentic, holistic taste experiences that are closely linked with nature
• IGNIV by Andreas Caminada – 2 Michelin starred restaurant by Chef Joel Ellenberger – At IGNIV, haute cuisine meets the delight of sharing and a homely atmosphere. The concept of IGNIV by Andreas Caminada, the top chef from Graubünden, is centred around comfort and deliberate sharing. Immerse yourself in a one-of-a-kind fine-dining sharing experience.
• verve by Sven – 1 Michelin starred health and lifestyle restaurant by Chef Sven Wassmer – Seasonal, authentic and close to nature
• Namun – A flavourful Thai soup, steamed dim sum or a spicy crispy duck: the dishes at the restaurant Namun are masterpieces of Asian cuisine. And a dazzling firework that appeals to all the senses.
• Olives d’Or – Sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine. With fresh flavours and a Mediterranean ambience.
• Zollstube – Traditional and charming. Enjoy Swiss specialities paired with a delicious Swiss beer at the restaurant Zollstube.
• gladys – The restaurant gladys radiates modern elegance by a perfect combination of wood and stone. It impresses not only with its stylish interior, but also with a spacious sun terrace which invites guests to linger after a successful round of golf.
Wellness
• Hotel Thermal SPA, 6’050sqm and Tamina Therme, 7’300sqm
• NEWYOU medical prevention packages and SPA Treatments
• 13 different indoor and outdoor pools all filled with thermal water
• 9 different saunas and steam baths
• 100 sqm Private Spa with whirlpool, steam bath, sauna, dining area, terrace
• two Gyms , daily fitness and relaxation courses (free of charge), personal training
• Hair Spa
Corporate & Celebration Events
• Seven meeting rooms, at once functional and aesthetic with room for up to 400 people.
• Conferences, weddings, incentives, meetings, family gatherings
• Car shows, cars can be presented in the hotel lobby or restaurant gladys
Extra Notable Features
• 18-hole and 9-hole golf course
• Luxury Casino
• Medical Center with one of Europe’s best healthcare and nutrition centers and a Swiss Olympic Medical Center
• Clinic for musculoskeletal, neurological rehabilitation and after internal treatment
Hotel and restaurant Awards
2021
• World Spa & Wellness Award: Resort Spa of the Year: Western Europe & Scandinavia
• Swiss Golf Awards: 1st place for the restaurant and 1sd for the 18-hole course for 2022
• Gault-Millau of the year 2021 (already third time as the only hotel in Switzerland and Europe)
2019-2020
• World Spa & Wellness Award: Resort Spa of the Year: Western Europe & Scandinavia
• Hotel of the Year Awards: Best Luxury Wellness Resort Worldwide 2019
• Swiss Golf Awards: 1st place for the restaurant and 3rd for the 18-hole course
• Legend Awards by Departure Magazine: Most Over-the-Top Suites with the new King Suite
Number of employees
800
HEALTH & WELLNESS
GOLFING
GOLF CLUB DATE OF CREATION
1905
GOLF CLUB MANAGER
Ralph Polligkeit
As a Member of the Executive Board, Ralph Polligkeit has served the Golf Club Bad Ragaz as Director of Golf & Sports since 2001 and has transformed the Golf Club Bad Ragaz into one of the best golfing destinations in Switzerland and the surrounding countries.
BRAND POSITIONING
The true source of health & vitality.
We create a place of sanctuary where you can enjoy peace, relaxation and deep regeneration. For renewed strength and vitality. For a healthy life.
DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Live healthy to stay healthy – this is the cornerstone of our health philosophy. We give you the space to evaluate your lifestyle and help you to live a fulfilling, healthy and long life.
HISTORY & STORY
Perfectly maintained, graced by a collection of majestic old trees and set against an impressive mountain backdrop. As one of the oldest golf courses in Switzerland, it has been inspiring pros and amateurs alike since 1905. The high standard of care and the beauty of the course are enthusing even golf professionals including the 50 plus professionals of the Legends Tour, who make a yearly appearance at the spa resort. Convince yourself and discover the golf course in its most beautiful variety. Embedded in the breathtaking mountain scenery of the Rhine Valley, the course impresses by a harmonious symbiosis of golf and nature. The course, which has been established in 1905, offers a challenge of a special kind for every type of golfer with a length of 5’707 meters (slope 129, course rating 70,0).
MAIN FACILITIES
Two Golf Courses
• Golf Club Bad Ragaz: Nestled in spectacularly picturesque parkland between two mountain massifs, the 18-hole Championship Course offers everything a golfer could possibly want. The course annually hosts the Swiss Seniors Open and has hosted in 2016 the very successful Sergio Garcia & Friends charity event with 20 of the best golfers in the world.
• Golf Club Heidiland: The 9-hole Executive Course serves members and guests a challenge for beginners and advanced golfers. The breathtaking views around the golf course promise an unforgettable round of golf. At the academy, guests can learn to play and improve their golf at a modern facility with top notch equipment.
• Golf Pros: The Golf Club Bad Ragaz has two long-term Golf Pros, one of them was awarded the “Golf Digest’s Best International Teachers” (top 75) award in 2021. The Golf Club Heidiland, where the Academy is located, offers a separate Golf Professional.
• Restaurant gladys: The restaurant gladys radiates modern elegance by a perfect combination of wood and stone. Awarded with 13 GaultMillau points, it impresses not only with its stylish interior, but also with a spacious sun terrace which invites guests to linger after a successful round of golf. The restaurant gladys has been voted to the “best golf restaurant” in Switzerland at the Swiss Golf Awards 2018, 2020 and 2021.
CHILDREN POLICY
All golfers are welcome, regardless of age. We ask parents to supervise their children where needed.
AWARDS
2021
• Swiss Golf Awards “Best 18-hole golf course in Switzerland”
• Swiss Golf Awards “Best golf hotel in Switzerland”
• Swiss Golf Awards “Best golf restaurant in Switzerland”
2020
• Head Pro Mario Caligari, Golf Digest’s Best International Teachers (top 75)
• Swiss Golf Awards “Best golf restaurant in Switzerland”
2018
• Swiss Golf Awards “Best golf restaurant in Switzerland”