This is Zurich's oldest grand hotel. When it opened on December 24, 1838, it marked a milestone in the history of the hotel industry. In 1837, Johannes Baur (pic) had bought the building, which had previously served as a rectory. It was sit...
The Baur en Lac in 1854 - one of the most valuable assets to the city of Zurich. In 1844, Johannes Baur opened his second hotel in Zurich right beside the lake with an open view of the mountains.His first hotel BAUR stood just a stone's throw...
Recently reopend mega resort — operated by Quatari management and money. Little Arba on Swiss mountain. We are waiting for detailed reports. There are related articels below. Hotel fails to update database.
Whlle accepting the official date of birth of this legendary Swiss hotel with its first mentioning in official records, we still treasure the saga that there was an inn of sorts in the medival times of the year 1026, and that within its walls in that...
Since 1903 Park Hotel Vitznau reigns majestically over this bay of Lake Lucerne (Vierwaldstätter See). In March 2013, the Park Hotel Vitznau reopened completely renovated and in great shape. Since 1867, a boarding house called ‘Pension Pf...
One of the grand palatial hotels of the European Alps. Best known for being the heart of affairs during the World Economic Forum, it boasts a rich history, starting in 1875. A well researched book commemorates the history of this l...
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More
Grand Hotel Lviv in 1894 Grand Hotel Lviv – the book – available shortly. Reserve your personal autographed book now...Read More
We found records of the Galle Face Hotel dating back to 1864, five years before the Suez Canal came into operation. A journey through the Suez...Read More
This is Zurich's oldest grand hotel. When it opened on December 24, 1838, it marked a milestone in the history of the hotel industry. In...Read More
