Fairmont Le Montreux Palace
MONTREUX, SWITZERLAND
Single-asset
Asset Management
360º
Since its opening, the Fairmont Montreux Palace has set the tone of elegant luxury in Switzerland and has a very rich diplomatic and cultural history: the peace-keeping Montreux Convention was signed there in 1936, Vladimir Nabokov was once a guest, and in Funky Claude’s Bar, formerly known as Harry’s New York Bar, Quincy Jones cooked a special chicken dish that remains on the menu today.
This iconic hotel with an eventful and illustrious history has always retained a young face. This jewel of Belle Époque embodies a unique piece of history dating back to 1884 and occupies an exceptional site on the north shore of Lake Geneva in the heart of Montreux, one of Europe’s most beautiful settings.
Number of Rooms
236 guestrooms, including 34 suites
food & beverage
6 outlets (Montreux Jazz Café themed brasserie, high-end Steak house restaurant, lounge bar, large terrace, pub/restaurant & bar, buffet restaurant)
Back of the house facilities
55 apartments for staff housing, engineering workshop, dry & cold storage, dock
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Opening year
1884-1906
Largest conference, banqueting space in Switzerland
superb facilities for 10 to 12,000 persons in a wide array of venues (15 meeting space, traditional and listed in the main hotel, and modern and airy in the ‘Petit Palais’).
Other facilities:
a fitness area, over 2’000 sqm of Spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, boutique shopping arcade and offices, night club, mini golf, business centre, and a wedding/event studio.
Number of Rooms
The 200 rooms include 39 suites, some on two levels and some with step-out balconies or spacious private terraces. The design is contemporary, overlaid with the depth of history.
food & beverage
There are four restaurants and bars, including Dani on the rooftop by chef Dani García, serving traditional Andalusian cuisine. For those looking for the atmosphere of a cocktail bar, Isa offers mixology at the forefront of current international trends, coupled with Asian tapas.
meeting space
The setting creates a stylish and memorable destination for business meetings, product launches, weddings, and gala parties, hosting up to 350 guests. The hotel offers 1,700 m2 (18,300 sq. ft.) of spaces across nine venues on the second floor, all with natural light and views across the city. Space includes two ballrooms with pre-function spaces, an open-air courtyard, and four versatile meeting rooms.
Wellness and Private Club
Four Seasons Madrid features a four-level spa and a sun-splashed 14-metres pool, creating an unbeatable experience for Madrileños and international guests.
Opening year: 2020 (originally built in 1887)
Number of Rooms
The 200 rooms include 39 suites, some on two levels and some with step-out balconies or spacious private terraces. The design is contemporary, overlaid with the depth of history.
food & beverage
There are four restaurants and bars, including Dani on the rooftop by chef Dani García, serving traditional Andalusian cuisine. For those looking for the atmosphere of a cocktail bar, Isa offers mixology at the forefront of current international trends, coupled with Asian tapas.
meeting space
The setting creates a stylish and memorable destination for business meetings, product launches, weddings, and gala parties, hosting up to 350 guests. The hotel offers 1,700 m2 (18,300 sq. ft.) of spaces across nine venues on the second floor, all with natural light and views across the city. Space includes two ballrooms with pre-function spaces, an open-air courtyard, and four versatile meeting rooms.
wellness & private club
Four Seasons Madrid features a four-level spa and a sun-splashed 14-metres pool, creating an unbeatable experience for Madrileños and international guests. Opening year: 2020 (originally built in 1887)
The 200 rooms include 39 suites, some on two levels and some with step-out balconies or spacious private terraces. The design is contemporary, overlaid with the depth of history.
There are four restaurants and bars, including Dani on the rooftop by chef Dani García, serving traditional Andalusian cuisine. For those looking for the atmosphere of a cocktail bar, Isa offers mixology at the forefront of current international trends, coupled with Asian tapas.
The setting creates a stylish and memorable destination for business meetings, product launches, weddings, and gala parties, hosting up to 350 guests. The hotel offers 1,700 m2 (18,300 sq. ft.) of spaces across nine venues on the second floor, all with natural light and views across the city. Space includes two ballrooms with pre-function spaces, an open-air courtyard, and four versatile meeting rooms.
Four Seasons Madrid features a four-level spa and a sun-splashed 14-metres pool, creating an unbeatable experience for Madrileños and international guests. Opening year: 2020 (originally built in 1887)
Some Key Highlights, Strategy & Improvements:
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Strengthening and reviewing the revenue management procedures/structure with new market segmentation (developing new demand generators)
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Oversee the transition between FRHI and Accor to ensure adequate support were provided from corporate both on a revenue standpoint (wider distribution network, larger customer’s loyalty programme and database, etc.), but also for reducing cost (larger purchasing volume, sharing of system costs amongst more hotels, increased brand marketing power, etc.)
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Work with operator on improving flow-throw for F&B especially in banqueting
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Drive C&E and slowly returning MICE business (offering volume in conjunction with creating demand) and become more involved with Convention Bureau
Challenging operator status quo with management agreement, cost allocation, USALI changes, operation and corporate support (e.g. S&M, finance, ect.)
With extensive refurbishment over recent years, the property combines the finest of Belle Époque style with the convenience of highly modern amenities. The hotel is a founding hotel of “The Leading Hotels of the World” association, has been accredited in the World Top 100 by the readers of Conde Nast Traveller magazine and in the world’s top 50 hotels by Travel & Leisure Magazine.
