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Parkhotel Sonnenhof
Parkhotel Sonnenhof
Vaduz - Liechtenstein
5 Stars & 6 Stripes
Extraordinary - Society
May - 2007
5 Stars & 6 Stripes
Overall - 'Hotel & Service'
The Ultimate Award:
Seven Stars and Stripes®
A proud and independent people settled in the precipitous area along the border of Switzerland and Austria, legendary for being the last vestige of the Holy Roman Empire. In a setting reminiscent of the "Sound of Music" sits the Park Hotel Sonnenhof framed by craggy peaks, dense forested slopes punctuated by wide-open meadows and tree-lined streets leading gracefully down to the mighty Rhine River. A quick walk down a rustic sylvan path behind the Sonnenhof leads you to Vaduz Castle, the storybook home of the ruling family of the Principality of Liechtenstein. Along the way, you find the forest floor covered with bärlauch, a leafy wild variation of garlic in a convenient location for the creative chefs at Park Hotel Sonnenhof to further their 'culinary manifesto'.

Getting to the Lilliputian nation in this idyllic setting is a mere one hour drive from Zurich on the autobahn, which tantalizes your senses through a series of close encounters with alpine lakes, villages and mountains before arrival at the seamless border across the Rhine. Our experience at check-in was like wayfarer discovering a hidden gem, both welcoming and relaxing while professional and efficient. Personnel at Sonnenhof seem to have a glowing tranquility while going about their work as if part of an extended family. A family it is of course, who are the proprietors of the Park Hotel Sonnenhof since 1952, when the elder statesman Emil Real and his wife Jutta fell in love with the then private residence and turned it into a guesthouse. The tradition of catering to all guests from nobility to the commoner in the same gracious and compassionate way trickled down to their son Hubertus and put new meaning into the word 'hospitality'. As GM and Executive Chef of Park Hotel Sonnenhof, Hubertus Real acts more like a benevolent aristocrat than hard-nosed boss and conveys a sense of individual empowerment to his team allowing them to become part of the solutions to any situations that may arise.
A quick glance around the front desk immediately focuses the eye to a photo wall of fame depicting various famous heads of state, royalty, stage and screen celebs and other notables posing with members of the family. It is a testimonial of sorts although more like a silent certification of the benefits of staying at Sonnenhof. A walk to the suites led us through spotless corridors decorated with fresh floral arrangements taken from the abundant selection on the grounds. Suite
As a member of the Relais e Chateaux association, Park Hotel Sonnenhof has maintained a level of quality and creativity that has attracted guests from all parts of the globe. Our comfortable suite was well suited for business travelers as well as vacationers with Wi-Fi connection throughout the hotel allowing me to work diligently at a fine desk while communication with my New York office.
2007 Parkhotel Sonnenhof - Award-Hand-Out
2007 Seven Stars and Stripers® - Award-Hand-Out at the Parkhotel Sonnenhof
Of special interest to guests attending a business meeting or workshop is the attention to the special needs of companies looking to complete a productive conference. All matters relating to business meetings are built into the Sonnenhof 'successful conference' concept of wellness, gastronomy and service factors. Spa people can relax with the myriad of treatments packed into the area next to an innovative indoor pool. Picture this: a laptop; a Wi-Fi connection; a chaise lounge by the pool; a bottle of Crémant Champagne and fresh OJ along with three house made sorbets! If that isn't heaven, then just look outside and realize where you are! Liechtenstein!
“As GM and Executive Chef of Park Hotel Sonnenhof, Hubertus Real acts more like a benevolent aristocrat
than hard-nosed boss and conveys a sense of individual empowerment to his team allowing them
to become part of the solutions to any situations that may arise.” ~ TB
by Thorsten Buehrmann & Marcus Schuhmacher

Editor: John Lomitola

Editor-in-Chief: Ingrid Lemme
© 2007 ~ Seven Stars and Stripes, Inc.


 
 
 
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Although the above information was accurate at the time of publication, it can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all pertinent information with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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