Lalique Opens Intimate 13-Suite Hotel in Zurich's Heritage Villa Florhof
Lalique has launched a boutique hotel within Zurich's Villa Florhof, boasting 13 uniquely crafted rooms and suites. The property was purchased in 2022 by Silvio Denz, chairman of Lalique Group, alongside Peter Spuhler, chairman of Stadler Rail, and has been meticulously restored by Green & Mingarelli Design. Custom crystal and architectural-glass features were designed by the Lalique Interior Design Studio, showcasing butterfly and mulberry leaf motifs. An illuminated staircase adorned with crystal butterflies leads to the upcoming Signature Restaurant, which will feature large illuminated crystal butterflies on its ceiling. The Bar & Brasserie, under the direction of head chef John Schiffmann, opens to a garden terrace, while the historic vaulted wine cellar is available for private gatherings, and the Salon Davidoff provides a cigar lounge.
Key facts
- Lalique opened Villa Florhof, a boutique hotel in Zurich with 13 rooms and suites.
- The hotel is in a heritage-listed property on Florhofgasse, between the Old Town and university quarter.
- Silvio Denz and Peter Spuhler acquired the building in 2022 and initiated restoration.
- Green & Mingarelli Design handled architecture and interiors.
- Lalique Interior Design Studio created over a dozen bespoke crystal and architectural-glass installations.
- Butterfly and mulberry leaf motifs reference Zurich's silk production tradition.
- The staircase features illuminated crystal butterflies and gold-luster Alizé pendants.
- The Signature Restaurant will have illuminated crystal butterflies on the ceiling.
- Damien Hirst collaborated with Lalique on ground-floor panels.
- Bar & Brasserie is open as an all-day restaurant under head chef John Schiffmann.
- The restored vaulted wine cellar can be booked for private events.
- Salon Davidoff is a cigar lounge with bespoke Art Deco doors.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- Lalique
- Lalique Group
- Stadler Rail
- Green & Mingarelli Design
- Lalique Interior Design Studio
- Villa Florhof
- Salon Davidoff
Locations
- Zurich
- Switzerland
- Florhofgasse
- Old Town
- university quarter