The Bürgenstock Collection Announces its Newest Member, The Adria, a Boutique Hotel in London’s South Kensington
The Bürgenstock Collection (burgenstockcollection.com/en) is delighted to announce the exciting addition of The Adria to its portfolio, the very first member hotel outside of Switzerland. The Adria joins the collection as its fourth hotel, alongside Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa, and the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne.
The Adria is an elegant 1870s townhouse in the heart of leafy South Kensington, just a stone’s throw from Hyde Park and London’s leading museums and galleries. Having previously been a private residential home, The Adria was acquired by Katara Hospitality, parent company for the Bürgenstock Collection, in 2021. The property underwent a restoration, led by renowned hospitality interior design consultants HirschBednerAssociates(HBA),beforeopeningitsdoorstothepublicinJanuary2022. With 24 boutique rooms and suites, The Adria offers a serene hideaway amid the bustle of central London. It possesses a contemporary luxury and antique style – as befits its 19thcentury townhouse setting. The guest rooms seamlessly blend effortless design with modern convenience.
The management of The Bürgenstock Collection, comments: “The addition of The Adria to The Bürgenstock Collection is a momentous step for the group, in welcoming our first property outside of Switzerland. The Adria embodies all the qualities we strive for in a hotel, with the utmost in service, style and a prestigious heritage. It will be a pleasure to work with the team in London to continue develop The Adria’s respected reputation both within the city and internationally.”
Gary Redmond, general manager at The Adria, adds: “Joining the esteemed team at The Bürgenstock Collection is an exciting prospect for the hotel. To be aligned with some of the most recognised properties within Europe and being able to learn from their expertise is exciting for the whole team at The Adria.”
The Bürgenstock Collection is an internationally renowned luxury hotel brand, based in Switzerland. The Collection has created legendary experiences for guests in innovative and creative ways for 150 years, which go beyond guest imaginations to offer the highest levels of comfort and excellence within the luxury hospitality sphere.
The brand celebrates its Swiss hospitality heritage through four exceptional properties, enticing guests from around the globe to escape and indulge into the finest culinary, cultural and wellness experiences. Featuring the show-stopping Bürgenstock Resort, perched 500m above Lake Lucerne - home to two hotels as well as 10 restaurants and bars; the historical Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa in the heart of the charming Swiss capital; the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa – a palatial landmark in Lausanne, and now the most recent addition of the boutique hotel, The Adria, in the Royal Borough of Kensington, London.
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The Bürgenstock Collection
Headquartered in Switzerland, The Bürgenstock Collection is one of Switzerland’s largest deluxe operating Hotels and Residences with a combined total of 678 rooms and 67 residence suites. The Resort Lake Lucerne (383 rooms), the Hotel Schweizerhof Bern & Spa (99 rooms), the Royal Savoy Hotel & Spa Lausanne (196 rooms) and The Adria in South Kensington, London, dazzle guests from all over the world with their rich heritage, elegant, contemporary design, leading spas, and their exceptional culinary offers, while remaining completely true to the timeless Swiss traditions of hospitality, service and discretion.
About Katara Hospitality
Katara Hospitality is a global hotel owner, developer, and operator, based in Qatar. With 50 years’ experience in the industry, Katara Hospitality actively pursues its strategic expansion plans by investing in peerless hotels in Qatar while growing its collection of iconic properties in key international markets. Katara Hospitality’s portfolio has grown to include 42 owned and / or managed hotels and the company is now focused on achieving its target of 60 hotels in its portfolio by 2030. As the country’s flagship hospitality organisation, Katara Hospitality supports Qatar’s long-term economic vision.
Katara Hospitality currently owns properties spread across four continents in Qatar, Egypt, Morocco, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Singapore, Thailand and United States of America. While it partners with some of the finest hotel management companies, Katara Hospitality operates owned and nonowned hotels through its standalone operating arm, The Bürgenstock Collection and Murwab Hotel Group.
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