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Santa Cruz de la Sierra, 16 november 2020 - Located in a privileged sector of one of the most beautiful cities in Bolivia, Swissôtel Santa Cruz de la Sierra opens its doors; the first Accor hotel in the country, designed for business and leisure travelers alike. The latest high-end hotel offering from Swissôtel, part of the Accor group, offers from its location in Barrio 2 de Abril (Canal Isuto, Esquina con Costanera), easy and quick access to the most exclusive residential area of the city, as well as shopping centers, business districts, ecological reserves, and some of the most in-demand local attractions.
Swissôtel Santa Cruz de la Sierra offers unmatched panoramic views of the city together with high-end facilities and services in each of its 138 guestrooms and suites. Each guestroom integrates modern and elegant finishes to enjoy an air of European-inspired hospitality in the main commercial center of Bolivia. The hotel also offers a conference room and two boardrooms equipped with the latest technology, ideal for corporate, special events, and private or social meetings.
For the most discerning palates, the new Swissôtel welcomes the Elsa restaurant, which mixes flavors and aromas with influences from the old continent. The Rooftop Bar, Faro, which at night allows guests to taste the best cocktails in the city, is accompanied by an exceptional view while the terrace at the hotel is the perfect place to take a coffee break. Guests also enjoy access to an exclusive gym, massage room and heated pool.
Philippe Trapp, Executive Vice President of Accor's Luxury Brands, South America says: “We are very pleased to announce the arrival of Accor in the country, in this strategic city. We’re excited to take our first steps into the market with our Swissôtel brand, which is highly-regarded and well-known throughout the world. The brand is synonymous with all there is to love about Switzerland, from intelligent design and quality craftsmanship to sustainability and Alpine-inspired wellness, and looks forward to bringing its distinct approach to service, style and reliability to Bolivia. It is vital, now more than ever, to reinforce that Accor globally is leading the industry with its ALLSAFE hygiene and cleanliness label that includes more than 150 protocols to provide confidence to our guests and collaborators."
In recent years, the city of Santa Cruz has established itself as an important commercial and industrial enclave in the region, and has continued to build a consistent growing economy and tourism infrastructure. . In addition, the city is strategically located in the heart of South America, standing as the axis of the Bioceanic corridor between the Atlantic and the Pacific.
Swissôtel Santa Cruz de la Sierra will be led by the brand's first female General Manager in the region, the Peruvian Miluska Llaque, who will bring her extensive experience at Swissôtel Lima to work with a team that also incorporates local talent into its operations.
Frank Spielvogel, Swissotel Regional Manager says: “We are happy that Swissôtel continues its global expansion with a new entry into South America. We have high expectations that Bolivia will have the same success as Peru and Ecuador. The hotel manages to combine the particular Swiss style, with its own local identity, to deliver the best of both cultures. The design of the hotel incorporates important works by Bolivian artists such as the renowned sculptor Juan Bustillos, who showcases his talent in unique and large pieces of wood and paintings by the plastic artist Leoni who seeks to capture the magical symbolism of living culture in works with tradition and local identity.”