Expanding its presence in New Zealand, Swiss-Belhotel International, has announced the opening of its 5-star premium boutique hotel, Swiss-Belboutique Napier, the first internationally branded hotel in the city.
As New Zealand is home to the Chairman and President, Mr. Gavin M. Faull, this is a significant addition to the Group. He commented on the occasion by saying “I am proud to announce the opening of the Swiss-Belboutique Napier. I am committed to supporting the growth of tourism and development in my country and this is a tremendous step forward in this direction. This spectacular upscale hotel is the perfect property to introduce our upscale boutique brand and I strongly believe it is an excellent addition to not just our portfolio but it also stands true to the art-deco destination. I am looking forward to delivering unforgettable and immersive experiences to our guests while having our top priority as health, safety and well-being of our guests, team members and business associates.”
The premium boutique hotel lies in the central business district – a short walk to Hastings St pedestrian mall, the waterfront and Napier's famous Art-Deco attractions. Close by is the Art Deco Tour as well as the National Aquarium of New Zealand while being a ten minutes’ walk from MTG Hawke’s Bay (Museum, Theatre, Gallery) and very close to Napier’s conference centre.
The 5-star Swiss-Belboutique Napier, is a modern and vibrant hotel with the art-deco design theme running throughout. It features 52 extremely spacious and stylish guest rooms and suites, a bar and lounge area, a fully-equipped fitness centre, and secure on-site parking. Accommodation choices range from Deluxe Rooms and Studios to unique Swiss-SuperStudio and Swiss-SuperSuites - One or Two-Bedroom, with some of them overlooking the Bluff Hill.
The upscale offering gets even better with the gastronomical experience at Saffron Social Kitchen - Showcasing New Zealand cuisine with a modern twist. Our head chef is using flavours from around the world with Saffron taking the lead in the signature dishes. The emphasis of Saffron Social Kitchen lies on seasonal local produce and sustainability. We work with the complete product and not only part of it – Nothing goes to waste. Featuring an intimate restaurant setting and a warm ambience, Saffron Social Kitchen offers the perfect option for a special dining experience and opens all day for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6.30am to 9.30pm.
Swiss-Belboutique Napier is one of the few pet-friendly hotels in town and caters to the travelling needs of animal-lovers.
Patrick Laybutt, Vice President of Operations & Development - Australia and New Zealand, said “We are very excited to debut this brand in Napier. We are eager to welcome travellers and make them experience our international hospitality. In celebration of our soft opening, for the month of December, we are offering a 15% discount for all room types and a complimentary bottle of wine to celebrate your stay with us.”