8 Historic Hotels That Belong On Your Bucket List (3 of 5)

Gleneagles

The Gleneagles Hotel is a luxury golf resort located in the Scottish countryside. It opened in 1924 and these days style itself “a glorious playground” for its many sporting facilities and activities. The hotel’s opening gala featured a musical performance that was broadcast on BBC radio. During World War II, Gleneagles was converted into a military hospital, but it reopened in 1947 and has since undergone various renovations. In 2015, it was purchased and refurbished by Ennismore, which also owns the Hoxton Hotels chain. The hotel’s new sister property, Gleneagles Townhouse, opened in the capital, Edinburgh, in 2022.

Gstaad Palace

If you are looking for a luxurious and historic hotel in Switzerland, Hotel Gstaad Palace is the perfect choice. It is a great place to stay if you are interested in history, and culture, or simply want to experience the best of Switzerland. Founded in 1913 by Emil Hotelier, a visionary teacher with a passion for hospitality, the hotel quickly became a popular destination for European royalty and celebrities. During World War II, the hotel served as a bunker that stored gold for the Union Bank of Switzerland. In 1938, the Scherz-Bezzola family purchased the hotel and has run it ever since. Today, Hotel Gstaad Palace is still a popular destination for guests from all over the world. Its nightclub, called GreenGo, opened in 1971 and frequently welcomes an A-list of internationally recognized DJs.