Swiss Deluxe Hotels welcomes two new members: The Alpina

Swiss Deluxe Hotels welcom es two new m em bers: The Alpina Gstaad
and The Chedi Anderm att
July 2015 – The Alpina Gstaad and The Chedi Andermatt are delighted to announce that
after meeting the rigorous criteria for admission, both hotels are now members of Swiss
Deluxe Hotels, the association of Switzerland's most exclusive luxury 5-star hotels. Both
hotels were unanimously elected by the 39 existing members to join the elite in Swiss
hospitality, celebrated for their expertise within the industry.
The Alpina Gstaad
In many ways, The Alpina Gstaad sets a new benchmark in the luxury hotel trade in
Switzerland. With its perfect location and excellent service, The Alpina Gstaad makes an
enormously positive contribution to the Swiss hotel industry. "We're very pleased that The
Alpina Gstaad will now be able to share the quality label and prestige of Swiss Deluxe
Hotels," says Eric Favre, Managing Director, The Alpina Gstaad. The Alpina Gstaad has 56
rooms and suites and indulges its guests with facilities that include three restaurants. Jan E.
Brucker, President of Swiss Deluxe Hotels: "Eric Favre is one of Switzerland's most
renowned hoteliers and was President of Swiss Deluxe Hotels himself from 2006 to 2009.
It gives me great pleasure to be able to welcome this hotel and Eric to the association of
Swiss Deluxe Hotels."
The Chedi Anderm att
Set amid the natural perennial beauty of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt fits elegantly
in among the classic ski chalets of Andermatt, a charming town of timeless appeal in the
Urseren valley. "We very much hope our membership of Swiss Deluxe Hotels will make The
Chedi in Andermatt a permanent fixture within the Swiss luxury hotel trade," says Jean-Yves
Blatt, General Manager, The Chedi Andermatt. Swiss Deluxe Hotels adds its presence to a
new destination with the admission of The Chedi, Andermatt. "Jean-Yves Blatt is a General
Manager who has many years of experience with Swiss Deluxe Hotels and we are very
pleased to welcome him into our ranks," says Jan E. Brucker.
"We are proud, and we strongly believe that with our two new members - The Alpina Gstaad
and The Chedi Andermatt - Swiss Deluxe Hotels will further strengthen its presence in the
market as well as reinforcing its position as the leading association of the most exclusive
luxury hotels both in Switzerland and internationally," says Siro Barino, Managing Director
der Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
For more information, please visit www.theaplinagstaad.ch and
www.ghmhotels.com/en/andermatt
Kindly note that the correct name of the Hotel is **The Alpina Gstaad**, please ensure to
always mention the Hotel in your articles as: The Alpina Gstaad to avoid any inaccuracies.
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About The Alpina Gstaad
New icon in the exclusive, discrete and cosmopolitan Swiss resort of Gstaad, The Alpina
Gstaad has single handedly redefined luxury and alpine chic by offering an unsurpassable
hospitality experience. This is no ordinary hotel. It is a unique establishment where
authenticity, art and freedom of expression combine with Swiss refinement for the sole
benefit of its guests. The Alpina Gstaad has been awarded a Five Star Superior Hotel rating
by Hotellerie Suisse and is a member of the Preferred Hotel & Resorts Legend Collection
and Virtuoso’s Preview programme.
About The Chedi Anderm att
The Chedi Andermatt is the first General Hotel Management Ltd. (GHM) property in
Switzerland, the home of the group co-founder Hans R. Jenni. The hotel is situated in the
Urserental in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Jean-Michel Gathy from Denniston Architects
designed the property, combining alpine chic with Asian features, apparent in the hotel’s 101
rooms and suites. Dining options include Western and Asian cuisine at The Restaurant, The
Japanese Restaurant by Hide Yamamoto, The Wine & Cigar Library, The Lobby, The
Courtyard, The Pool and The Bar and Living Room. The 2,400-square-metre Spa uses
exclusive natural products from ila, REN and Alpienne and includes a state-of-the-art health
club, 35-metre pool and relaxation area.
For The Alpina Gstaad m edia enquiries contact:
Anna Dickinson ([email protected]), Grace McCahery ([email protected]), Katerina
Panayotopoulos ([email protected]) and Alexandra Straessle
([email protected]).
For The Chedi Anderm att m edia enquiries contact:
Charlotte Wilmots ([email protected]) and Emma Lipman ([email protected]).
Tel: 0207 259 1100.