Swiss Deluxe Hotels welcomes two new members: The Alpina Gstaad and The Chedi Andermatt July 2015 – The Alpina Gstaad and The Chedi Andermatt are delighted to announce that after meeting the rigorous criteria for admission, both hotels are now members of Swiss Deluxe Hotels, the association of Switzerland's most exclusive luxury 5-star hotels. Both hotels were unanimously elected by the 39 existing members to join the elite in Swiss hospitality, celebrated for their expertise within the industry. The Alpina Gstaad In many ways, The Alpina Gstaad sets a new benchmark in the luxury hotel trade in Switzerland. With its perfect location and excellent service, The Alpina Gstaad makes an enormously positive contribution to the Swiss hotel industry. "We're very pleased that The Alpina Gstaad will now be able to share the quality label and prestige of Swiss Deluxe Hotels," says Eric Favre, Managing Director, The Alpina Gstaad. The Alpina Gstaad has 56 rooms and suites and indulges its guests with facilities that include three restaurants. Jan E. Brucker, President of Swiss Deluxe Hotels: "Eric Favre is one of Switzerland's most renowned hoteliers and was President of Swiss Deluxe Hotels himself from 2006 to 2009. It gives me great pleasure to be able to welcome this hotel and Eric to the association of Swiss Deluxe Hotels." The Chedi Andermatt Set amid the natural perennial beauty of the Swiss Alps, The Chedi Andermatt fits elegantly in among the classic ski chalets of Andermatt, a charming town of timeless appeal in the Urseren valley. "We very much hope our membership of Swiss Deluxe Hotels will make The Chedi in Andermatt a permanent fixture within the Swiss luxury hotel trade," says Jean-Yves Blatt, General Manager, The Chedi Andermatt. Swiss Deluxe Hotels adds its presence to a new destination with the admission of The Chedi, Andermatt. "Jean-Yves Blatt is a General Manager who has many years of experience with Swiss Deluxe Hotels and we are very pleased to welcome him into our ranks," says Jan E. Brucker. "We are proud, and we strongly believe that with our two new members - The Alpina Gstaad and The Chedi Andermatt - Swiss Deluxe Hotels will further strengthen its presence in the market as well as reinforcing its position as the leading association of the most exclusive luxury hotels both in Switzerland and internationally," says Siro Barino, Managing Director der Swiss Deluxe Hotels. For more information, please visit www.theaplinagstaad.ch and www.ghmhotels.com/en/andermatt Kindly note that the correct name of the Hotel is **The Alpina Gstaad**, please ensure to always mention the Hotel in your articles as: The Alpina Gstaad to avoid any inaccuracies. –ends– About The Alpina Gstaad New icon in the exclusive, discrete and cosmopolitan Swiss resort of Gstaad, The Alpina Gstaad has single handedly redefined luxury and alpine chic by offering an unsurpassable hospitality experience. This is no ordinary hotel. It is a unique establishment where authenticity, art and freedom of expression combine with Swiss refinement for the sole benefit of its guests. The Alpina Gstaad has been awarded a Five Star Superior Hotel rating by Hotellerie Suisse and is a member of the Preferred Hotel & Resorts Legend Collection and Virtuoso’s Preview programme. About The Chedi Andermatt The Chedi Andermatt is the first General Hotel Management Ltd. (GHM) property in Switzerland, the home of the group co-founder Hans R. Jenni. The hotel is situated in the Urserental in the heart of the Swiss Alps. Jean-Michel Gathy from Denniston Architects designed the property, combining alpine chic with Asian features, apparent in the hotel’s 101 rooms and suites. Dining options include Western and Asian cuisine at The Restaurant, The Japanese Restaurant by Hide Yamamoto, The Wine & Cigar Library, The Lobby, The Courtyard, The Pool and The Bar and Living Room. The 2,400-square-metre Spa uses exclusive natural products from ila, REN and Alpienne and includes a state-of-the-art health club, 35-metre pool and relaxation area. For The Alpina Gstaad media enquiries contact: Anna Dickinson ([email protected]), Grace McCahery ([email protected]), Katerina Panayotopoulos ([email protected]) and Alexandra Straessle ([email protected]). For The Chedi Andermatt media enquiries contact: Charlotte Wilmots ([email protected]) and Emma Lipman ([email protected]). Tel: 0207 259 1100. .