The Dubai-based Jumeirah group is to give a new future to one of Geneva's oldest hotels, the Richemond. Opened in 1875, the hotel has passed through the hands of prestigious groups such as the Dorchester Collection and Rocco Forte over the last few decades. a palace in disrepair since its closure on 31 August 2020. The pandemic put a temporary end to its long history, which the Jumeirah Group, the hotel's new owner, will now set about rewriting.
Located on the shores of Lake Geneva, this hotel with 109 rooms and 22 suites is to undergo major renovations to restore its prestige. In line with the expectations of its VIP clientele, Jumeirah plans to introduce its wellness and fitness concepts in addition to top-of-the-range and innovative restaurant concepts. Work is due to start as soon as possible, with completion scheduled for 2025. " We are looking for the best architects and designers to create an exceptional hotel within the Jumeirah portfolio." said Katerina Giannouka, CEO of the Jumeirah Group.
By setting up in Geneva, Dubai Holding's subsidiary is demonstrating its desire to invest in key cities in order to " diversify its portfolio and reinforce the value of its brand as a world-renowned operator of luxury hotels" . While the group, which intends to to become one of the world's top five luxury hotel brandsWith only four hotels in Europe - two in London, the Carlton Tower Jumeirah and the Jumeirah Lowndes Hotel, and two resorts in Capri and Mallorca - the Richemond has been added to its portfolio, which previously included the Jumeirah Frankfurt, which has recently become a "luxury hotel". JW Marriott. The group that owns the famous Burj Al Arab now has 26 hotels around the world, with a new palace coming to Dubai this year: the Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, a 386-room hotel with the look of a futuristic yacht.
