SWISS HISTORIC HOTEL DU PILLON

What SWISS HISTORIC HOTEL DU PILLON does

Swiss Historic Hotel du Pillon (Grand Chalet des Bovets) is a privately owned, 14-key historic boutique hotel located above the village of Les Diablerets in the Vaud Alps of Switzerland, on a site dating from circa 1873-1880. The property was acquired by Francis Barlier in May 2007 and extensively renovated in 2010-2011; it now holds a 3-star rating from Hôtellerie Suisse and is a member of Swiss Historic Hotels and Relais du Silence. It offers 12 superior double rooms with balcony (from CHF 200/night), one triple/quadruple room (from CHF 250/night), and one standard attic double (from CHF 160/night), with breakfast included and pets and children over 12 permitted. Core operations are supported by the third-party Amenitiz property management and booking platform, with a 7-language website serving as the primary direct booking channel.

The business monetizes four streams: room rentals (the dominant recurring revenue), the exclusive La Terrasse des Bovets restaurant (open evenings, hotel guests only, with regional Swiss cuisine and half-board options), seminar and event hosting (a 90 m² conference room accommodating up to 30 people, with full hotel buyout available), and gift vouchers distributed through the e-guma platform. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer via the hotel's own booking engine, supplemented by direct email/phone inquiries for seminars and groups; no OTA intermediary relationships are disclosed. Customer segments are hybrid: leisure individuals and couples (primary), corporate and business groups for offsite retreats (primary), wellness and personal development groups, and families with teenagers. Distribution is multi-language (EN, FR, ES, IT, DE, ZH-CN, RU, PT) and supported by earned media coverage in Gault et Millau, TripAdvisor, Booking.com, HolidayCheck, Michelin Guide, and the Gastrosuisse catalogue. There is no disclosed parent company, no external funding, no app, and no proprietary technology beyond fiber Wi-Fi (200 Mbps) and conference amenities.

Name

SWISS HISTORIC HOTEL DU PILLON

Legal name

Historic Hotel du Pillon. Grand Chalet des Bovets

Website

https://hoteldupillon.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Privately owned 14-room historic boutique hotel in Les Diablerets, Swiss Alps, dating from 1880 and rated 3-star by Hôtellerie Suisse. Serves leisure travelers, corporate retreat groups, and wellness guests via direct bookings, an exclusive restaurant, seminar facilities, and gift vouchers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boutique Historic Mountain Hotel

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Traveler Accommodation (7211), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ski & Mountain Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD), Mountain & Alpine Lodges (THAGAIAE)

Keywords

• Historic mountain hotel
• Boutique alpine accommodation
• Seminar event venue
• Swiss hospitality services
• Wellness retreat hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Les Diablerets

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Room rentals: 14-room guest house offering superior double rooms (CHF 200+), triple/quadruple rooms (CHF 250+), and standard double rooms (CHF 160+). Breakfast included in room price.
2. Restaurant services: Restaurant 'La Terrasse des Bovets' exclusively for hotel guests. Evening dining with half-board options and menu selections including fondue, regional specialties. Restaurant open in evenings only.
3. Seminar and event hosting: Private seminars, team building events, corporate retreats, and yoga courses. Can privatize entire hotel for events. 90 m² seminar room with 30-person capacity.
4. Gift vouchers: Gift vouchers sold through e-guma platform for hotel stays and experiences

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SWISS HISTORIC HOTEL DU PILLON operates a 14-room historic alpine guest house (Grand Chalet des Bovets) in Les Diablerets, Switzerland, offering bed-and-breakfast accommodation across three room categories, an evening-only restaurant (La Terrasse des Bovets) reserved exclusively for hotel guests, a 90 m² seminar and event facility for up to 30 people, and yoga/wellness retreats. Complementary product lines include gift vouchers sold through e-guma and optional hotel buyout for exclusive private events.

Product overview

SWISS HISTORIC HOTEL DU PILLON (Grand Chalet des Bovets) is a 14-room historic mountain guest house offering accommodation, dining, and event services. The property comprises three room categories: 12 Superior Double Rooms with balconies, 1 Standard Double Room on the top floor, and 1 Triple/Quadruple Family Room with balcony. The La Terrasse des Bovets restaurant serves regional cuisine exclusively to hotel guests. Seminar facilities for up to 30 attendees include a 90 m² conference room with panoramic glacier views. Gift vouchers provide flexible booking options. Wellness services are delivered through an external partner (Montis Retreat).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Superior Double Room with Balcony 17 m² bedroom with balcony, double bed 160 x 190, washbasin and shower 1m x 1m, closed WC with window and mountain view; the hotel offers 12 rooms of this category.
• Standard Double Room on 3rd and Top Floor 14 m² single attic bedroom under the roof with skylight window, shower, washbasin and WC; located next to the recreation room with access to a large balcony overlooking the glacier and village.
• Triple or Quadruple Room with Balcony Hotel only quadruple room: 30 m² with balcony, 140 x 190 double bed plus 2 single beds, 2 washbasins, separate room with shower and WC; ideal for 3-4 people with children over 12 only.
• La Terrasse des Bovets Restaurant Evening-only restaurant serving regional Swiss cuisine including fondue, cornettes and local specialties; open in the evening with summer terrace dining and a winter dining room near the fireplace, reserved exclusively for hotel guests.
• Seminar and Conference Facilities 90 m² seminar room with large balcony overlooking Glacier 3000, exposed beams, daylight through 8 windows and 2 French doors; maximum 30 seated attendees; equipped with Wi-Fi, LED screen, HDMI, flipcharts, whiteboard, pin board, and Nespresso machine; full exclusive buyout of the 14-room hotel available.
• Gift Vouchers (Bons Cadeaux) Gift vouchers and gift boxes available for purchase, allowing recipients to book stays of their choice at the hotel; sold through the third-party e-guma platform.
• Yoga and Wellness Courses Personal development courses including yoga, meditation and other disciplines hosted in the natural Relais du Silence environment with panoramic mountain views; vegetarian cuisine available on request; partnered with Montis Retreat for spa, massage, body treatments, nature exercises, and relaxation programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• N°1 in Gault et Millau TOP TEN most charming historic hotels in Switzerland
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hôtellerie Suisse (Swiss Hotel Association)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011National hotel association membership enabling Swiss Historic Hotels certification and 3-star rating designation. Provides legitimacy and classification standards.
• Relais du SilencecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011Exclusive hotel group for quiet establishments. The hotel is designated as a Relais du Silence, guaranteeing zero traffic, zero noise environment for confidential meetings and peaceful retreats.
• Montis-retreatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partnership offering guests massages, body treatments, nature exercises, mindfulness in motion, and relaxation programs. Treatment team provides tailored programs for guest needs. Located on-site for guest convenience.
• e-gumaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party gift voucher platform for selling gift boxes and gift vouchers for hotel stays. Provides online gift voucher purchasing capability for customers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hotel Waldhaus Sils Maria: Historic 5-star family-run Swiss alpine hotel in the Engadin with a long heritage and similar emphasis on tranquility and traditional charm. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon as a heritage Swiss Historic Hotels member in an alpine village setting with strong international repeat clientele.
• Hotel Villa Honegg: Iconic 5-star boutique alpine heritage hotel above Lake Lucerne with ~23 rooms, panoramic views and long-standing reputation for intimate luxury. Directly comparable to Hotel du Pillon as a small, historic, view-led Swiss lodge with premium ADR and a similar curated guest experience.
• The Omnia Mountain Lodge & Spa: Boutique design-led alpine lodge in Zermatt with a small room count, mountain views and high-end positioning. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon as a small-format, premium-priced, view-anchored Swiss mountain hotel catering to couples and leisure travelers.
• Hotel Capra Saas-Fee: Boutique alpine resort in car-free Saas-Fee with small room count, family-style hospitality, spa, and F&B. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon as a small Swiss mountain hotel combining leisure, wellness, and a curated intimate experience.
• 7132 Hotel Vals: Design-forward luxury alpine hotel built around thermal baths in a remote Swiss village, with small room count and a strong international architecture/award profile. Comparable as a small-format, award-winning Swiss alpine property trading on heritage, design, and exclusivity.
• Guarda Golf Hotel & Residences: 5-star boutique Relais & Châteaux hotel in Crans-Montana with a small room count, refined gastronomy and a focus on wellness and alpine exclusivity. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon in scale, premium Swiss alpine positioning, and reliance on award-led reputation.
• Hotel Chetzeron: Small boutique mountain hotel above Crans-Montana with panoramic alpine views, limited rooms, and quiet retreat positioning. Directly comparable to Hotel du Pillon in scale, ski/mountain access, and intimate luxury niche.
• CERVO Mountain Resort: Boutique alpine resort in Zermatt spread across small chalets with F&B, spa and wellness offerings. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon in scale, intimate alpine positioning, and the combination of mountain lodging with on-site dining and curated activities.
• Hotel Chesa Salis: Historic Engadin boutique hotel in Bever with ~50 rooms, regional cuisine and alpine garden setting. Comparable to Hotel du Pillon as a heritage Swiss alpine property emphasizing regional charm, gastronomy, and quiet mountain immersion.

Broad incumbents

• Hôtel des Trois Couronnes: 5-star historic hotel in Vevey, part of a recognized hospitality group, with broader F&B and event facilities than Hotel du Pillon. Comparable in heritage Swiss positioning but materially larger and more diversified than the 14-room Les Diablerets property.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hoteldupillon.ch
• Instagraminstagram.com/hoteldupillonofficiel
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/swiss-historic-hotel-du-pillon

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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