30 Apr 2014
Le Richemond, located in Geneva and part of Dorchester Collection, is unveiling subtle enhancements throughout the hotel including the gastronomic restaurant, Le Jardin, the meeting rooms and the spa, which recently introduced acclaimed French skincare brand Sisley.
Located next to Lake Geneva and overlooking the Alps, Le Richemond combines historical elegance with contemporary urban design. Guests can enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of the hotel as well as the breathtaking alpine scenery, impeccable service and facilities.
Upon entering the hotel, guests are greeted by an array of floral displays creatively presented by the hotel florist who was trained by the acclaimed London florist McQueens. The hotel's leading event space, the Paul Klee Gallery, caters for a variety of occasions from weddings to corporate benefits and has received technical enhancements to improve the lighting system and acoustics.
The glass ceiling acts as a visual spectacle with a practical functionality by regulating the temperature of the room at all times. Furthermore, the hotel can now hold private events on the rooftop terrace of the Presidential Suite on the seventh floor.
With a spectacular panoramic view over Lake Geneva, guests will be able to enjoy a bespoke menu in an exceptionally private dining space, whether for a group dinner or for a special occasion. Renowned for being one of the top restaurants in Geneva, Le Jardin offers Mediterranean cuisine by head chef Sylvain Bailly and Philippe Bourrel. Both chefs, who were trained by three Michelin-star chef Alain Ducasse, have created a menu based on local and seasonal produce.
With a total of five treatment rooms, including a double room with a private hammam, Switzerland's first Sisley spa offers guests renowned face and body treatments based on aromachology: the science of relaxing the body and mind through the use of fragrance.
Le Spa by Sisley includes the first treatment room in Geneva to be especially designed for Thai massage. For further information please visit Dorchester Collection's Website. http://www.dorchestercollection.com/en/geneva/le-richemond/
Notes to editors
Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection is a portfolio of the world's foremost luxury hotels in Europe and the USA, each of which reflects the distinctive culture of its destination. By applying its unrivalled experience and capability in owning and operating some of the greatest individual hotels, the company's mission is to develop an impeccable group of the finest landmark hotels through acquisition as well as management of wholly-owned and part-owned hotels, and to enter into management agreements.
The current portfolio includes the following hotels (in order of them joining the group): The Dorchester, London; The Beverly Hills Hotel, Beverly Hills; Le Meurice, Paris; Hôtel Plaza Athénée, Paris; Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan; Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles; Coworth Park, Ascot, UK; 45 Park Lane, London; Le Richemond, Geneva; and Hotel Eden, Rome. dorchestercollection.com
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