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Swiss bliss Quintessentially Estates Switzerland which manages sales for some of Switzerland’s most prestigious fully serviced homes has developed Du Parc Kempinski Private Residences and 51˚ Spa Residences. Du Parc Kempinski Private Residences is a commanding Belle Epoque-inspired property just an hour from Geneva sitting amidst a UNESCO-protected vineyards of the Lavaux overlooking Lake Geneva and offering panoramic views of the Alps. It was originally the site of a famous hotel which opened in 1907. On completion in 2013, it will comprise 24 freehold apartments which will be fully managed and serviced by the neighbouring 5-star hotel Le Mirador Kempinski. The 51˚ Spa Residences luxury residential development is set to transform the largest thermal spa and wellness resort in the Alps. Designed in an iconic chalet style, synonymous with the Swiss Alps, each luxury apartment will feature an exclusive in-home thermal spa, with unlimited supply to Leukerbad’s renowned thermal waters which have run naturally at 51˚ since the Roman times and are renowned for their restorative qualities. Inquiries: info@quintessentiallyestates.ch
New SWISS arrival lounge at Zurich Located in the public area of Arrivals 2 at Zurich Airport, the lounge is readily accessible within a few minutes of landing and particularly appealing for passengers coming off long-haul flights. The SWISS Arrival Lounge’s impressively spacious refresh facilities include 20 showers, from which it is possible to order an ironing service with the press of a button. Three hotel-style bedrooms, one with a private bathroom, round out the features of this attractive facility. Lounge users with a thirst to quench or hunger to satisfy will find the bistro area offers an extensive buffet with a wide selection of cold and warm breakfast dishes along with fresh juices and a choice of coffees. Guests wishing to get some work done will be able to take advantage of the 10 work stations and free W-LAN. Guests also have a private telephone cubicle at their disposal where they make calls undisturbed.
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When in Doha, note that Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has opened the new three-star Kingsgate Hotel in Al Ghanim old city—the group’s first Kingsgate hotel in Qatar, and only the second in the Middle East. The new property, a sister hotel to the five-star Millennium Hotel Doha, offers quality hassle free accommodation and great value in the ideal location close to the city’s key administrative, business and leisure attractions, including Souk Wakif and the National Islamic Museum. Moreover, Millennium Executive Apartments, the serviced residences brand from Millennium &
Copthorne, will also enter the Qatar market with two new properties under way in Doha. Kingsgate Hotel Doha offers 140 spacious guest rooms and suites along with a wide range of amenities and services to make the stay an unforgettable experience. It also boasts an all-day dining restaurant, corporate and leisure facilities for guests, including an indoor pool, a fitness room with state of the art machines for workout, a sauna, a steam room and a massage and treatment room. The dedicated business center features a small meeting room to cater to all business travellers needs. To contact the hotel or to book a room at Kingsgate Hotel Doha, please visit www.kg-doha. com or call 00974 4408 5555. Meantime, Millennium & Copthorne has revealed it will be opening six new Copthorne hotels, bringing the total number of Copthorne Hotels in the Middle East to eight. Accounting for more than 1,000 guest rooms in the coming 12 months, these new hotels are currently under way in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE, adding to the two established popular Copthorne hotels currently operating in Dubai, and Al Jahra, Kuwait, and the recently opened Copthorne Doha.