The plan is to re-launch La Margna and breathe new life into the century-old hotel, which lies next to the St. Moritz train station. Grace Hotels, a privately owned international hotel group, acquired the hotel in 2013. The proposed renovation will preserve and restore the building’s essential historic elements such as the façade, the shape of the roof, and the public rooms.
The hotel rooms on the upper levels will be upgraded to conform to modern standards in terms of comfort, space, bathroom amenities, and safety. New rooms would also be built in the annex on the hotel’s west side. The project provides for approximately the same number of rooms on completion as exist today, but their standard and provision of amenities will be significantly higher. The new annex is also designed to incorporate a spacious spa and an underground car park.
The renovation and transformation will increase the net built area from approximately 5,000m2 to about 8,000m2. This expansion of the plot can only be achieved if the property is re-classified as a hotel zone. On 9 April, full details of the project will be available for public scrutiny as part of a 30-day consultation period. During this period, interested parties are welcome to express their thoughts and opinions on the project to the municipality of St. Moritz. Following the public consultation, and ahead of the referendum, the project will be discussed in the municipality’s executive and legislative bodies.
The Grace Hotels Concept for La Margna
As its owners and managers, Grace Hotels (www.gracehotels.com) has expressed its long-term commitment to the Hotel La Margna. In particular, the group plans to operate the hotel for approx. 10 months of the year. Grace Hotels currently comprises 12 boutique hotels in six countries. Each hotel is unique in its architecture and designed to provide guests with a wholly authentic experience of its locality. The hotels are characterised by elegant simplicity rather than high luxury. The restored La Margna will have three restaurants, all open to the public.
Information
Christian Gartmann
Media service Hotel La Margna Holding GmbH
+41 79 355 78 78
christian@gartmann.biz
Images
An image of the project can be downloaded from flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/gartmannbiz/16321789164/
About Hotel La Margna
Hotel La Margna, built in 1906, is one of the landmark hotel buildings in St. Moritz. It is located between the lake and St. Moritz town centre and is currently run as a three-star hotel catering for national and international clientele. The building, designed by the renowned architect, Nikolaus Hartmann, represents a fusion of Belle Epoque and Engadine culture. The distinctive property has been frequently renovated yet has always preserved its original charm. The hotel was acquired by Grace Hotels in October 2013.
About Grace Hotels
Grace Hotels (www.gracehotels.com) is an award-winning luxury hotel group that offers sanctuary and quality for discerning guests in the world’s most sought after resorts and cities. The company’s hotels have attracted critical acclaim since the first opened in Greece’s Cyclades Islands in 2007. Each hotel is a wholly authentic expression of its locality allowing guests to enjoy a true immersion in local culture with an experience incorporating both tradition and modernity. Gastronomy is an integral part of all hotels, with menus showcasing the finest local ingredients combined with international touches. The group is undergoing a period of significant expansion and will soon be present on five continents. Grace Hotels is part of the Libra Group (www.libra.com), an international business group owned by the Logothetis family.
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