Warsaw 2015 Hotel Europejski
Introduction Hotel Europejski is one of the most prestigious and legendary landmarks in Warsaw. This iconic building was designed by Henryk Marconi, the renowned 19th century Polish architect of Italian origin. Since its opening in 1857, the stunning Neo-Renaissance design, unique surroundings and enchanting atmosphere have attracted businessmen, artists and intellectuals from around the world. Throughout the years, the building has held the title as the most acclaimed hotel in Poland. By 2017, after its renovation, the Hotel Europejski will regain the position of the finest destination in Warsaw, hosting not only a luxury hotel, but also prime retail and office spaces.
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a Tamk Hotel Europejski lies in the heart of the beautifully restored Royal Route in Warsaw, where one can find the most important historical landmarks of the capital. The Old Town and Royal Castle, Presidential
Palace, Saxon Garden and National Opera House, as well as other cultural points of interest and government offices are all within walking distance from the building. The location also provides easy access to the city’s business district, the most exclusive shopping area, fine restaurants and nightlife.
6 Historical timeline 1855 Construction of the Hotel Europejski begins.
1 I 1857 Grand opening of the Hotel Europejski for guests.
1857-1858 Second stage of construction.
1876-1878 Construction of remaining sides of the hotel.
1907 50 year anniversary of the hotel. General renovation and redecoration.
1920 Many changes are made to the interiors, including the shifting of the main entrance, as well
as the building of the Malinowa Hall and Ballroom in the interior courtyard.
III 1921 Hotel Europejski Spółka Akcyjna (H.E.S.A.), a company to run the hotel is established.
1924-1939 The hotel is listed as the only one in Poland with a luxury status.
1944 Destruction of the Hotel Europejski after the Warsaw Uprising.
1948 By order of the Bierut Decree, the Hotel Europejski is taken away from the family-managed company
H.E.S.A. by the communist authorities.
1949-1951 The hotel is reconstructed into a Political-Military Academy.
1956 A ministerial decision is taken to return the building to its original function as a hotel.
1957-1962 Reconstruction of the building for its use as a modern luxury hotel.
1962 The Hotel Europejski reopens its doors for guests under the aegis of the national traveland hotel
chain, Orbis.
1 IX 2005 After long court battles, H.E.S.A. once again becomes the rightful owner of the Hotel Europejski.
VI 2012 A 66% stake in H.E.S.A. is sold to the Swiss company Takami Holding. The investor is also financing the
reconstruction of the Hotel Europejski.
2013-2016 Reconstruction and renovation of the hotel.
2017 The opening of the Europejski Raffles. Reconstruction and renovation By 2017, the Hotel Europejski will be carefully restored to its former splendor in accordance with strict conservator guidelines. It will feature a luxury hotel, as well as prime retail and office spaces. Only the finest materials of superior quality and high performance solutions will be incorporated. The building will blend tradition and luxury with 21st century state-of-the art design.
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Cross section Office space
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Parking Retail space
11 Hotel The hotel and spa will be operated by Raffles Hotels & Resorts, an award winning luxury hotel brand with a history dating back to 1887 when the iconic Raffles Singapore opened. Today, they are found in some of the world’s most interesting destinations and soon, in Warsaw. After more than a century, Raffles is still loved by the well-travelled and synonymous with luxury, glamour and its legendary warm and welcoming service. Elegantly luxurious and beautifully situated, the Raffles Hotel Europejski will feature 103 rooms and suites, a spa, conference facilities, restaurants and a lounge for its discriminating guests.
13 Retail space From the beginning of its history, the building’s unrivaled location was a magnet for high-end shops. After the reconstruction, the Hotel Europejski will incorporate over 2700 sq m of unique retail space at ground floor and basement levels, once again offering a place for luxury fashion and jewelry brands.
The shops will face Krakowskie Przedmieście, which are part of the most exclusive shopping area of the capital. This historical building will be the prime retail destination for locals and tourists alike.
15 Key figures
Retail and services GLA 2700 sq m
2 floors
20 underground parking spaces
120 parking spaces around the building
Planned completion date – Q1 2017
16 Ground floor plan
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18 Office space Throughout the years, the Hotel Europejski hosted many international companies, enterprises and institutions. The new office space will once again offer an unmatched experience for its office tenants: exclusiveness, refinement and modernity in Warsaw’s iconic building. The two top floors will offer
A+ modern fully functional and flexible office space totaling over 6300 square metres, 65 underground parking spaces and more than 120 street level city car parking spaces in the immediate vicinity. Offices will be directly accessible from two independent entrances equipped with receptions.
20 Key figures
Retail and services GLA 6300 sq m
Fourth and fifth floors
Add-on factor – 8%
65 underground parking spaces
120 parking spaces around the building
Parking ratio - 1/100 sq m
Planned completion date – Q1 2017
21 Fourth floor plan
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22 Fifth floor plan
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23 H.E.S.A.
Hotel Europejski Spółka Akcyjna was set up in 1921 by the descendants of the founder of the hotel - Aleksander
Przeździecki. Seweryn Czetwertyński served as the first president of the company, which managed the building with great success until World War II. In 1948, the Hotel Europejski was taken away from H.E.S.A. by the communist regime and the company was suspended. In 1991, the descendants of the Przeździecki and Czetwertyński families decided to sue the state-owned hotel chain, Orbis, for the return of ownership of the hotel. The long court battle ended in April 2005 when the family-managed company regained its rights to the property. In 2012, a two-third majority of the shareholders decided to sell their shares to the Swiss company Takami Holding. In 2013, the remaining heirs of the pre-war owners, along with the new majority shareholder and financing provider began the renovation works that will restore the iconic
Hotel Europejski with the highest renown akin to its former splendor.
About the investment
Address: Krakowskie Przedmieście 13, 00-071 Warsaw
Investor: H.E.S.A. Sp. z o. o. Sp. k.
Design: SUD Architekt Polska Sp. z o. o.
24 Contact
H.E.S.A. Sp. z o. o. Sp. k. Pl. Piłsudskiego 3, 00-078 Warszawa
+48 22 826 32 40 | +48 22 826 32 46
[email protected] www.europejski.pl
IMAGES USED IN THE PUBLICATION p. 8-9 Overview of the fire department at Saxon Square, Kozarski, Adolf, The Public Domain Source: „Kłosy”, 1871 r.
p. 18-19 Xavier Wąsowski Archives
Visualizations, H.E.S.A. Sp. z o. o. Sp. k. Archives
Design by Michał Korolec