The Hotel President Wilson is located in Geneva, Switzerland, near the United Nations building on Lake Geneva.
Description
The hotel is named for the 28th president of the United States, Woodrow Wilson, in honor of his dedication to the creation of a league of nations.
History
The hotel opened its doors on May 18, 1962. In 1980, it was acquired by a Swissair-Nestlé joint venture. In 1989, the Tamman family became the owner of the palace. The family invested 190 million CHF in its renovation and reopened it in 1996 as the "New Hotel President Wilson". In 2000, it became a member of the Starwood collection of hotels and resorts. From 2007 to 2010, it was renovated again to reflect 3 main themes: water, the surrounding landscape, and light.
In November 2016, a Geneva hotel's computer equipment was infected by spy viruses, and sensitive talks among prominent leaders were recorded. This hotel was believed to be the Hotel President Wilson.
Most expensive hotel suites in the world
The Royal Penthouse Suite at the Hotel President Wilson is believed to be the world's most expensive hotel suite, billed at CHF60,000 ($62,000 at mid-2017 rates) per night. The 12-bedroom suite takes up the entire eighth floor of the hotel, and has hosted heads of state from Bill Clinton to Mikhail Gorbachev. Guests can view the Swiss Alps from the suite.
In July 2017, the Hotel President Wilson ranked first in the list of most expensive suites of the world by the magazine Business Insider with its $80,000/night.
Management
- Charles Tamman, owner and chairman
- Pablo Pizarro, hotel director
See also
- Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide
References
External links
- Hotel President Wilson - official site
