THE POST HOTEL WEGGIS DEBUTS ON MAJESTIC LAKE LUCERNE WITH AN ULTRA COOL CONCEPT THAT INVITES ‘HIP’ TRAVELERS TO ‘CHILL OUT’ IN STYLE

12-03-2008

 

-- The newly opened Post Hotel Weggis offers an eclectic design concept with a nod to the traditions of a village steeped in history --

 

WEGGIS, SWITZERLAND – Cool has arrived in Lucerne, Switzerland with the opening of The Post Hotel Weggis on the banks of majestic Lake Lucerne!  The 45-room boutique hotel has created a concept to appeal to younger, hip travelers desiring a unique hospitality product in which to chill out.

Located in the heart of historic Weggis, Switzerland along Lake Lucerne and just one hour from Zurich, the Post Hotel (POHO) is centrally located within walking distance of quaint shops and water transport to the city of Lucerne.  Its unique position offers unadulterated views of Mounts Rigi and Pilatus and Lake Lucerne from guestroom balconies.  The guestrooms are designed for comfort with emphasis on style and chill out amenities such as:  PlayStation 3, flat screen televisions, LED-illuminated bathtubs with rain and hand shower heads, Geneva Lab sound systems, high-speed Internet access, iPod docking stations and Bluray Players. 

For exercise enthusiasts, POHO provides the ultimate workout experience in its POHO Gym & Spa featuring workout machines by Technogym.  An intimate spa facility designed to incorporate the waters that envelopes the village of Weggis transports guests to a state of total relaxation.  The spa features an ice grotto, indoor pool, steam bath, sauna, exhilarating showers, relaxation room and solarium. The spa at POHO is a departure from the standard hotel spa experience in that the theme is the tranquil body of water that is Lake Lucerne. The calmness of the lake has been cleverly captured in the design of the lap pool with unique LED lighting that produces a flickering light when reflected off the pool.

Dining and lounging at POHO is a memorable experience as the dining and bar venues offer design elements of vibrant colors throughout the room. The Weggiser Stübli, established in 1875, seats up to 25 and gives a nod to the local history of the village of Weggis.  Its original décor has been masterfully preserved in the spirit of an authentic Swiss dining experience.  The Weggiser Stübli is open daily and serves authentic Swiss fare that include an array of fondues, local cheeses, traditional potato rösti and local dessert favorite Crepes Suzette. 

For guests seeking a unique venue in which to enjoy house and lounge music from all over the world, The POHO bar sets the seen in an atmosphere that is cool, hip and vibrant.  Baroque style furnishings artfully displayed against a backdrop of mirror, brass and chandeliers.  The bar itself is a piece of art and is flanked by cushioned art deco stools that serves up comfort as well as conversation piece.  The bar is open in the evenings and serves cocktails, Tapas and light fare.

 In addition to the Weggiser Stübli, there are three restaurants and bars:  The POHO dining lounge, seating up to 90, and the POHO wine cellar, seating up to 30. In warmer climates guests are treated to an al fresco dining/lounge experience at the POHO Lakeside Terrace along Lake Lucerne, seating up to 100.  Rattan seating with overstuffed orange cushions and outdoor umbrellas provides a cosmopolitan and chic environment in which guests enjoy signature cocktails, light fare and live entertainment in the evening.  A full service marina with slips for eight vessels measuring up to 30 feet is available along with the POHO Lakeside Center, an aquatic center offering wakeboard, wake skate, water skiing and tube riding.

POHO is also ideal for the business traveler offering a total of four meeting rooms measuring up to 109 square meters along with business services.  In addition, its sister property, the Park Hotel Weggis offers expansive meeting facilities for social and corporate events along with business services and food and beverage options.

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Rates at POHO range from 165.00 to 450.00 CHF.  Packages and special offers are available.  For information and reservations contact us at www.poho.ch or 011-41(0) 41 392 2525.

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The Post Hotel Weggis (POHO) is a four-star superior contemporary boutique hotel located on the banks of Lake Lucerne opposite stunning views of Mts. Rigi and Pilatus and just 30 minutes from Lucerne and one hour from Zurich.  Opened in 2008, the hotel is owned by M20-Immobilien AG and managed by Philipp Musshafen.  The property boasts a chill out – urban contemporary lifestyle concept to accommodate a new generation of traveler desiring a hospitality experience that mirrors their lifestyle. Post Hotel Weggis features 45 guestrooms, fine-dining restaurant, wine cellar, the art-deco POHO Bar, lakeside terrace, Weggiser Stübli, POHO Gym & Spa with an indoor pool, sauna, ice grotto, steam bath and waterspouts.  It is within walking distance of its five-star superior sister property, the Park Hotel Weggis, a Relais & Château property featuring 53 guestrooms and suites, 3 award-winning restaurants including 15 points Gault Millau and Michelin-starred Gourmet Restaurant Annex, an infinity pool, spa cottages, full-service spa and state-of-the-art meeting facility and Vinothek with 2,600 labels of wine, one of the most extensive collections in Switzerland. 

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