HUUS QUELL in Gonten opened its doors on October 15, 2025.
As the first 5-star superior hotel in Appenzell, HUUS QUELL combines sustainable luxury and authentic Swiss hospitality. Nestled in the idyllic landscape of Gonten and supported by the vision of a lifestyle wellness community that interprets well-being and regionality in a contemporary way, the new flagship of the Appenzeller Huus sets new standards and is one of the Leading Hotels of the World.
A large, luxurious 2,200 m² spa area extends over a total of three floors. It has nine plunge and floating pools, various saunas, steam baths and a floating yoga platform and offers a wonderful view of the surrounding Alpstein mountains.
The ultra-modern and sustainable hotel stands for timeless elegance in solid wood construction and an environment that promotes peace and regeneration.
30 light-flooded rooms, excellent cuisine with the largest wine cellar in Switzerland and the QUELL SPA, which won an award even before it opened, make the HUUS QUELL a retreat for all those seeking alpine luxury in a picturesque landscape.
The new 5-star superior hotel was built in traditional Appenzell timber construction using local moon wood.
The interior of the house also remains true to its origins. All fabrics and textiles come from the renowned St. Gallen-based traditional atelier Jakob Schlaepfer jakob-schlaepfer.ch, which is known worldwide for its artfully crafted materials.
A large, luxurious 2,200 m² spa area extends over a total of three floors. It has nine plunge and floating pools, various saunas, steam baths and a floating yoga platform. Together with the infinity pool with fantastic views of the Alpstein mountains and the Säntis, the QUELL SPA offers everything you need to relax body and soul.
The “L3 – Long Lasting Lifestyle Circle”, unique in Europe, sets new standards with its innovative longevity concept and is specifically geared towards cellular regeneration, mental clarity and sustainable vitality.
The motto at RESTAURANT QUELL is “Sharing is Caring”: 100 dishes to share – from Swiss specialties and classics to international recipes – will surprise guests.
The BOTANICUM BAR continues this philosophy. The concept deliberately avoids exotic ingredients and creates classic cocktails with freshly plucked local herbs.
