Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement with Turkish developer Garanti Koza to manage Swissôtel Sofia. The new flagship property is being developed in Bulgaria’s capital, and is expected to open in 2018.
Swissôtel Sofia
According to the recent news, the fashionable new stay will have 200 rooms and over 80 residences as part of the greater Grand Kanyon Sofia. This mixed development in Sofia is aimed at attracting both leisure and business travelers. Swissôtel Sofia will have three dining experiences for guests, a state of the art meeting aspect, and many other exclusive services and offers. The Chairman of Garanti Koza, Mr.Şükrü İlkel, added this via the press release :
“Bringing in an experienced operator like Swissôtel, a leading brand known for its commitment to quality and contemporary design, adds tremendous value to the Grand Kanyon Project. We look forward to working with them to make this the most exquisite hotel in the city.”
According to Swissôtel, there will also be a signature spa concept, a Pürovel Spa & Sport, which will offer Alpine spa treatments, exercise classes and more. The brand’s serviced residence concept is being introduced to take advantage of other amenities via luxurious one, two, and three-bedroom apartments.
Late last year we reported on the incomparable ski value of Bulgaria’s resorts outside Sofia, as comepared to all other European ski destinations.
Sofia is Bulgaria’s largest city, located at the foot of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country, and it occupies a strategic position at the centre of the Balkan Peninsula. In addition to the city’s many cultural institutions, including the National Opera and Ballet, visitors can enjoy attractions such as the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Boyana Church, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, numerous museums including the National Historical Museum, and shopping for luxury goods along Vitosha Boulevard.
