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knowledge hotels & accommodation
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property given a technological overhaul
while the rooms have been expanded and a
Mandarin Spa and fitness centre, housed
across three floors, has also been added.
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The Pierre, New York
The Fifth Avenue property is the flagship of
the Indian-based Taj Hotels Group and was
due to reopen earlier this week following a
$100 million refurbishment. Changes include
the renovation of its rooms and bathrooms
plus the creation of a new restaurant and
lobby lounge. The hotel dates from 1930 and
is named after its founder, Charles Pierre. Saunaworld at the
■tajhotels.com/pierre Grand Resort Bad Ragaz
The Plaza, New York
It says much about the legendary status of Oak Bar have been maintained while the new Spa Tower with 56 suites including
The Plaza that there was public outcry in Grand Ballroom and Terrace Room have mineral water on tap, bathrooms with sauna
New York when it was announced that it been restored to their original grandeur and steam shower, Bang & Olufsen TVs
was going to be turned into apartments. A when the hotel first opened in 1907. and whirlpool baths. The aim of the project
compromise was found with part of the ■fairmont.com is to attract a younger clientele to the resort.
building and public areas being maintained The property, which is located south-east of
as a hotel, albeit with far fewer rooms. The Grand Resort Bad Ragaz, Switzerland Zurich, has a long history and some of its
Plaza reopened last year with 282 rooms and This spa resort in eastern Switzerland (above) facilities are based in buildings dating from
suites following the $400 million project. has recently undergone a €100 million the late 18th century.
Historic areas such as the Oak Room and renovation which has included opening a ■resortragaz.ch
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