The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2019 - Issue 26

bite travel Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group M andarin Oriental will be managing and re-brand- ing an existing hotel on Lake Lucerne (locally known as Lake Luzern) in Switzerland, which will re-open as Mandarin Oriental Palace Luzern at the end of 2020. Located in the heart of the city on the shores of Lake Lucerne, the iconic Hotel Palace Luzern first opened in 1906. The multi-million dollar renovation will include the restyling of all guest rooms and suites, the redesign of the pub- lic areas, restaurants and bars as well as the landscaping of the outdoor grounds. Once the works have been completed, Mandarin Oriental Pal- ace will comprise of 146 rooms and suites offering excellent views of the lake and mountains. There will be a restaurant and a bar together with a variety of social and meeting facilities and a spa and fitness room. “We look forward to opening a new hotel in Switzerland, which will complement our growing portfolio in Europe, including our other Swiss hotel in Geneva,” said James Riley, Group Chief Executive of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. “Lake Lucerne has long been a popular destination for luxury travellers and it will now be one of Switzerland’s most exclusive properties, providing guests with Mandarin Oriental’s exemplary service for which the brand is renowned.” Lake Lucerne is a popular travel destination. As well as the pic- turesque mountain and lake scenery, the city is home to one of Switzerland’s most famous landmarks, Chapel Bridge, which was first erected in the 14th-century, and is one of the oldest wooden bridges in Europe. www.mandarinoriental.com Mandarin Oriental to Manage Luxury Hotel on Lake Lucerne, Switzerland Images courtesy of Ann Scott Associates