24 THE WORLD OF HOSPITALITY
MKV DESIGN
Floors are of dark walnut parquet, contemporary furniture has been custom-designed and is
oak cabinetry is crafted with the finest Swiss complemented by antique pieces and original
attention to detail, there is a large walk-in closet paintings from the hotel’s vast collection.
and all the rooms are equipped with top- end
technology including Bose sound systems.
RITZCOFFIER RESTAURANT
RitzCoffier is an homage to legendary haute-
The bathrooms offer a similar flow towards the cuisine chef Georges Auguste Escoffier, who
window where, in the luxury of a double-size was at the helm of the resort’s earlier, much
tub, guests can soak in wonder. They feature acclaimed Escoffier restaurant, as well as
an exquisite, deeply veined marble wall and famed Swiss hotelier César Ritz. The restaurant
an oversized rain shower, while between the abounds in restored memorabilia from the past
bedroom and bathroom, shimmering sliding – not least some 1,000+ vintage copper pots
doors composed of bronze mesh encased in collected from across the Bürgenstock resort
glass add discrete glamour. which have been brought back to splendid
decorative effect. An original cooking range
The hotel also enjoys a range of suites, crowned has been repurposed as the buffet counter and
by a six- bedroom suite on the top floor. reclaimed elements, such as an antique hearth
and imposing original timber doors, add historic
The Palace Hotel and Conferences has been
gravitas to this new fine dining destination.
reinvented as a synthesis of grand fin-de-siècle
armchairs adorned with felt wool cushions and
architecture and state-of-the-art interior design. FUNCTION AREAS It opened originally in 1903, and is a magnificent The Salle Palace (the pre-function area) is example of classical architecture. Naturally, adjacent to the lounge and provides a traditional GRAND RESIDENCE SUITES
The Palace Hotel was refurbished several times interior for more formal events. By contrast, the As the name suggests, the Grand Residence
through the course of the last century but, by 2,200 sq metre Conference Centre is modern Suites epitomise the luxury of the Swiss grand
the 21st Century, it was in need of complete in style. It includes the Lakeview Ballroom hotel tradition transposed into residential
renovation. While working in line with all the with its intricately carved timber cladding living. Sited on the location of the former
principles of historic preservation, MKV Design depicting a traditional Swiss mountain scene Grand Hotel, the suites are in fact entirely new
has essentially created a new and wonderfully unique chandeliers that have behind the impressive 19th Century façade.
hotel. The ground floor public areas have been been created using existing cut glass pieces The 27 residences and two penthouses vary
recreated as faithful interpretation of the from chandeliers that were once installed in the in size and design tone, from the loft-style,
original, while the function areas and guestroom original resort. one-bedroom maisonette to the more formal
levels above are contemporary in style.
faux fur throws.
and richly embellished penthouses on the top
GUESTROOMS floors. That aside, however, they all share in
LOUNGE The Palace Hotel offers 108 superior rooms exceptionally luxurious features, from finest silk
The Palace Lobby Lounge has been sensitively and suites. Designed to be comfortable and fabrics, works of art by international artists and
restored to replicate the original space with its homey, the rooms have been created with fine saddle leather to floors of smoked oak and
famous pink marble effect columns. The new built-in casegoods in natural oak, worn leather beautifully veined marbles.