Kempinski Palace Engelberg Switzerland
Kempinski Palace Engelberg
Dorfstrasse 40, Engelberg 6390, Obwalden, Switzerland
www.kempinski.com/engelberg
HOTEL INFORMATION
Group
Kempinski Hotels & Resorts
Shareholders
N/A
Date of Creation
2020
Hotel General Manager
Andreas Magnus – The Norwegian-born, who is fluent in five languages, has spent the last three years as Hotel Manager at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok. Andreas Magnus started in Food & Beverage as a trainee at the Lausanne Palace and the Hotel Castello del Sole Ascona in Switzerland and then moved to Front Office at the Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans, USA.
In 2008 he moved to Russia, where he worked at Belmond Grand Hotel in St Petersburg, first as Banquet & Conference Operations Manager and then as Food & Beverage Manager. In 2011 he started in the same position at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates in Dubai and then changed to Djibouti Palace Kempinski in Africa as Executive Assistant Manager. From 2015 to 2017, he worked as Hotel Manager at Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Center in the Chinese capital, Beijing, before he became Hotel Manager at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok.
Hotel Positioning
5* GL
Development Strategy
N/A
KEMPINSKI PALACE ENGELBERG
History & Story
In 1889 Engelberg gets connected to the railway network, and hotelier Eduard Cattani opens the Sanitorium. Consequently, in 1904 the Grand Hotel Winterhaus opens. In 1955 the hotel gets renamed Hotel Europäischer Hof. In 2016, the hotel was bought by a new investor to completely redesign and renovate the existing historical building plus the addition of a large extension. The project reaches completion in Q4 2020 with the last detailing done in Q1 2021. Opening May 2021.
Date Renewal
Total reconstruction and redesign, 2020/21 – Designer : Jestico & Whiles
Date added extensions
2020
Main Strengths, Special Touch
A Belle Epoque era hotel reimagined for the next generation, where adventure doesn’t stop with ski season: the Titlis Palace will be a place for all seasons. Drawing on the subtle palettes of nature: texture and colour are calm and timeless. Inspired by the mountains, local materials and textures of wood and stone feature strongly, expressing warmth and refined earthiness. Inspired by craftsmanship, traditional techniques are used in contemporary ways: alpine motifs are borrowed and transformed.
From the grand entrance hall, the historic features and proportions are sympathetically preserved. Hidden treasures from the past are rediscovered – mosaics and marbles, hexagonal motifs, niches in the bedrooms, and the authentic roaring fire one hopes for in the mountains.
Location
The property is located in the heart of Engelberg adjacent to the Kurpark, next to the train station. Canton of Obwalden, Switzerland.
Key sites/activities in the area
Engelberg-Titlisis the largest Summer and Winter holiday destination in central Switzerland, close to Lucerne. Engelbergis located 1,000m above sea level and Mount Titlis, the highest point and major attraction in the area (3,239m above sea level). The ski area of Titlis-Engelbergis one of the main attractions, offering 82km of slopes between 1,000 and 3,000m above sea level, parts of which are on a glacier. A Benedictine monastery founded in 1120 is still animated by monks who live, work and teach there. The destination offers various outdoor activities, including a 18-hole golf course, mountain biking, glacier tours, hiking and skiing/snowboarding. Mount Titlis is reached with a the world’s first revolving gondola. It gives access to a glacier which allows tourists to experience snow all year-round. Some key attractions include: TitlisCliff Walk: a hanging bridge with a 500m drop beneath it. TitlisIce Flyer: a chairlift with spectacular views of the glacier. TitlisGlacier Park: offering year-round snow activities. TitlisGlacier Cave: a 150m walkway under the glacier.
Fun Facts
The original historical part of the building was first opened in 1904. The hotel was the first building in Switzerland to feature central heating. Additionally, the property features one of the best preserved “La Belle Epoque” Ballrooms in Switzerland.
Children’s Corner
The property features a fantastic purpose-built kids club on the 2nd floor offering infants and children endless amounts of entertainment and fun throughout the day. Children are accepted as of 3 years of age up to 12. More details to follow as they become know.
HOTEL FEATURES
Accommodation
|
Type of Rooms |
Total Rooms |
Max. Persons |
Size in Sqm. |
View |
|
Boutique Room |
13 |
2 |
25 – 29 |
Mountain view |
|
Superior Room |
20 |
2 |
30 – 38 |
Mountain view |
|
Belle Epoque Room |
19 |
4 |
37 – 48 |
Mountain view |
|
Grand Deluxe Room |
62 |
4 |
41 – 47 |
Mountain view |
|
Belle Epoche Deluxe Room |
5 |
2 |
39 – 48 |
Mountain view |
|
Junior Suite |
6 |
4 |
52 – 55 |
Mountain view |
|
Titlis Suite |
4 |
4 |
53 – 58 |
Mountain view |
|
Parkside Suite |
1 |
4 |
68 |
Mountain view |
• Boutique Room – 1 King bed. Mountain view. Based in the Belle Epoche wing combining historic details with modern interior design and functionality. Complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV including mobile mirroring, free minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. Bathroom with shower.
• Superior Room – 1 King bed or 2 twin beds. Mountain view. Based in the Belle Epoche wing combining historic details with modern interior design and functionality. Most rooms wth balcony, complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV including mobile mirroring, free minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. Bathroom with shower.
• Belle Epoche Room – 1 King or 2 Twin beds. Magnificient views to the surrounding mountains. Based in the Belle Epoche wing combining historic details with modern interior design and funcionality. Some rooms with balcony, complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV including mobile mirroring, free minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. Connecting rooms available on request. Bathroom with shower.
• Grand Deluxe Room – 1 King or 2 Twin beds. Magnificient views to the surrounding mountains. Based in the new wing showcasing state of the art interior design and funcionality. All rooms with balcony, panoramic windows, complimentary WiFi, flat screen TV including mobile mirroring, free minibar, coffee and tea making facilities. Connecting rooms available on request. Bathroom with separate bathtub and shower.
Restaurants & Bars
• 1 restaurant (150 seats);
• 1 bar (50 seats);
• 1 cigar lounge (20 seats);
• 1 outdoor terrace (70 seats);
• 1 winter garden (20 seats);
Concepts are still to be determined.
Wellness
880 sqm spa area – rooftop infinity swimming pool, 3 treatment rooms, relaxation room, gym, sauna, ladies sauna, steam room.
Corporate & Celebration Events
Total meeting space 877 sqm
• 1 Conference room (373 sqm);
• 4 seminar rooms (total 276 sqm);
• 3 Multifunctional rooms (total 228 sqm);
• Conference hall “Kursaal” (370 sqm) -not under the same Ownership as the hotel.
Extra Notable Features
• Kids club
• Retail boutique (68 sqm);
• Indoor parking (110 spaces) with 20 electric charging points, outdoor parking (20 spaces);
• Ski room
• Bike room
• Kursaal Ballroom
Hotel and restaurant Awards
N/A
Number of employees
TBA