Grand Hotel (Locarno)
| Grand Hotel | |
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Interactive map of the Grand Hotel area | |
| General information | |
| Location | Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland |
| Coordinates | 46°10′N 8°48′E / 46.167°N 8.800°E |
| Inaugurated | 1876 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Francesco Galli |
The Grand Hotel is a hotel in Locarno, Ticino, Switzerland, first opened in 1876.
History
The Grand Hotel was opened in the Swiss resort town of Locarno in 1876,[1] following the opening of the Gotthard Tunnel and the railway station in Locarno. It was built to a design by Francesco Galli.[2] Until the hotel closed in 2005, it had a station on the Locarno-Madonna del Sasso funicular.[3]
In 2005 the hotel closed. The furniture was sold, with exception of the gigantic Murano chandelier in the hall, long considered to be the biggest in Europe. Six restoration projects were proposed, without implementation.[2][1] In 2022 the Artisa real estate group of Stefano and Alain Artioli commenced a comprehensive renovation,[2] costing 100 million Euros.[4] With the renovations, the hotel will become 5-star, with three restaurants. Reopening is due to occur in 2025.[2]
References
- ^ a b "Swissinfo.ch: The Grand Hotel Locarno – where it all began". 3 August 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Historisches Grand Hotel Locarno soll wiederbelebt werden" [Historic Grand Hotel Locarno to be revived] (in German). 21 May 2022. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "European Route of Industrial Heritage". Retrieved 3 May 2024.
- ^ "Urbex: Grand Hotel, Locarno". 22 February 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2024.