05 Oct 2017
The most beautiful terrace in Basel

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Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois

Located right on the banks of the Rhine, the Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois boasts a wonderful terrace. Entirely remodelled in early summer, the Rhine terrace is now once again resplendent. The design concept and its execution are the work of none other than Enzo Enea, landscape architect of international renown. Acer japonicum shrubs in elegant pots stand symmetrically arrayed with the building itself, further enhancing the Grand Hotel's classicistic architecture. Classically modern wooden furniture and taupe-coloured cushions decorate the dining and lounge area. On golden autumn days too, this delightful outdoor area is ideal for unwinding and whiling away the hours with a cup of Les Trois Rois tea while savouring the wonderful views of the Rhine.

One section of the terrace accommodates the Restaurant Cheval Blanc by Peter Knogl (3 Michelin stars and 19 GaultMillau points); the other offers bar guests the opportunity to enjoy drinks and snacks in a cosy lounge area.

Enzo Enea is a qualified industrial designer with an international reputation established through works that feature a symbiotic combination of indoor and outdoor areas. After taking over his father's company, which specialised in garden decoration, he founded Enea GmbH in 1996. Enea currently employs a workforce of 160 staff at the company headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona and at offices in Zurich, Miami and New York. Numerous national and international awards have punctuated his life's work.