(TAN): Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today to manage and re-brand the historic Savoy Baur en Ville hotel in Zurich, from 2024. The hotel, which first opened in 1838, is a landmark property on Paradeplatz, the main square in the city centre and a short walk from the shores of Lake Zurich.
The hotel, currently managed by Credit Suisse, will close down in 2022 and undergo a comprehensive two-year renovation. Upon completion, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group will manage and re-brand the property as Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich.
The hotel will have 80 guestrooms and suites and three dining outlets, comprising an all-day dining venue, a specialty restaurant and a lobby lounge. The renovation will enhance conference and event facilities, including a grand historic ballroom.
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“This is a strategic city for the Group, which consolidates and complements our regional presence in central Europe, including upcoming projects in Vienna and Lucerne,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.
Urs Rohner, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Credit Suisse Group said, “The Group is renowned for its legendary service standards and for its attention to detail, and we are very pleased to be working with like-minded partners on this project.”
