Where to Stay for the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz?
The village above the lake, St. Moritz Bad, Suvretta, Champfèr, Celerina: four ways of choosing an address for a weekend when you come in early from the cold.
Last updated 5 October 2026 · 4 min read
During the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, the first choice is the village of St. Moritz Dorf, on the slope above the lake: the Kulm Hotel, founded in 1856, Badrutt's Palace, opened in 1896, and the Carlton, from 1913, are a few minutes from the ground — cited for illustration. The Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski stands in St. Moritz Bad, near the south-western shore of the lake; Suvretta House, set apart, offers ski-in, ski-out access and calm. For hosting, a staffed chalet in St. Moritz, Champfèr or Celerina. On the tournament weekend, minimum stays are common and suites go from the autumn. Each option is prepared on quotation.
The short answer: the lake is at the centre, the address sets the rhythm
In St. Moritz, the geography is simple: the lake at the bottom of the valley, the village of St. Moritz Dorf on the northern slope, St. Moritz Bad to the south-west, and neighbouring villages — Champfèr, Celerina — a few minutes away by car. The polo ground lies on the lake itself: from the village, it is a few minutes' walk down.
The right criterion is therefore not the distance to the ground, but the rhythm of the stay: walking back between matches, hosting at home, skiing in the morning, or finding calm in the evening. Four approaches emerge.
St. Moritz Dorf: the village's grand houses
On the slope above the lake, the village gathers the houses that made the resort's history. The Kulm Hotel, founded in 1856 by Johannes Badrutt — the man behind the winter wager of 1864 — hosts the tournament's players' presentation in 2027, by invitation. Badrutt's Palace, opened in 1896, with its recognisable tower, faces the lake. The Carlton, built in 1913, is one of the smaller of these houses, turned towards the lake. These addresses are cited for illustration.
The typical rhythm: walk down to the lake in a few minutes, come back to warm up between matches, dine in the village without getting back in the car. These are also the addresses in high demand that weekend: suites on quotation, minimum stays common, booking from the autumn.
St. Moritz Bad and Suvretta: calm, set apart
Near the south-western shore of the lake, St. Moritz Bad is the quarter of the resort's historic springs; the Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski offers a quieter base there, a few minutes from the ground. Further west, Suvretta House, cited for illustration, stands in its own grounds, with direct access to the pistes.
This approach suits those who divide their stay between polo and skiing, or who prefer to return in the evening far from the bustle of the village. A dedicated chauffeur takes care of the journeys to the lake and to the evening's tables.
Staffed chalets: St. Moritz, Champfèr, Celerina
For those who host — a family, friends, a team — a staffed chalet is often the right answer: chef, household staff, chauffeur, sometimes a private spa. It is the place for a dinner after the gala, a lunch before the final, a whole weekend without depending on a restaurant booking. The chalets lie on the heights of St. Moritz, in Champfèr, on the road to Silvaplana, or in Celerina, below the lake.
These properties are rare in January and are often let by the week. The quotation depends on capacity, duration and services — chef, security, chauffeur. For the 2027 edition, the autumn is the right window.
Criteria, minimum stays and timing: how to decide
Three criteria settle it. Rhythm first: on foot from the lake, or a few minutes by car. Use next: living at the hotel with continuous service, or hosting at home. Season last: in late January, St. Moritz is in the height of its winter season, and the tournament adds to an already strong demand.
Timing is the rule without exception: suites in the grand houses and the well-placed chalets go from the autumn, often with a minimum stay. The table below summarises the choice.
| Area / option | Strengths | Suited to |
|---|---|---|
| St. Moritz Dorf — Kulm Hotel, Badrutt's Palace, Carlton, cited for illustration | The lake a few minutes away, the village on foot, views over the valley | A stay centred on the tournament and the evenings |
| St. Moritz Bad — Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, cited for illustration | Near the lake, a calmer atmosphere | Unhurried stays, families |
| Suvretta — Suvretta House, cited for illustration | Private grounds, direct access to the pistes, set apart | Polo and skiing in the same stay |
| Staffed chalet — St. Moritz, Champfèr, Celerina | Hosting, chef and household staff, discretion | Families, groups, stays with private dinners |
Frequently asked questions
From the autumn for January 2027. Suites in the village's grand hotels and staffed chalets go first; a few weeks out, solutions remain, but rarely the well-placed addresses.
Often, in late January: the tournament falls in the height of the winter season. Many establishments ask for several consecutive nights, and chalets are often let by the week. It is a factor to build in from the very start of planning the stay.
It is comfortable, not essential. From St. Moritz Dorf, you walk down to the ground in a few minutes and can come back to warm up between matches. From Champfèr, Celerina or Suvretta, a dedicated chauffeur takes care of the journeys.
By how you will use it. A grand hotel suits you if you spend the stay out and about — matches, tables, evenings — with continuous service. A chalet comes into its own as soon as you host: private dinners, extended family, a group of friends, household staff.
Yes. Matches are played in late morning and in the afternoon; a morning's skiing remains possible. Suvretta House offers direct access to the pistes; elsewhere, the chauffeur takes you to the lifts.
It is prepared on quotation, according to the address, the suite category or chalet capacity, the number of nights and any added services. Late January is a period of high demand: availability and conditions are confirmed before any commitment.
No. The establishments are cited for illustration, with no partnership claimed. TGZ Conciergerie is an independent house, with no affiliation to Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG and no official status; we book through our own channels, on quotation.
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