Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich Named GaultMillau’s Hotel of the Year 2025

Hong Kong, 11 September 2024 – Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich, opened by Mandarin
Oriental Hotel Group in December 2023, has been named Hotel of the Year 2025 by
GaultMillau.
Noting in particular the hotel’s ‘Service excellence and first-class cuisine’, the prestigious
award was celebrated with an official award ceremony and festivities which were attended by
personalities from the worlds of bus

iness and entertainment, selected national and international
guests and fans of the hotel.
General Manager Mr. Dominik G. Reiner commented: “We are honoured to have brought this
iconic hotel on Zurich’s Paradeplatz back to life in such style and are thrilled that GaultMillau
has awarded it with this prestigious recognition, less than a year after opening”.

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich combines timeless elegance, exceptional modern design, and
legendary service. In addition to the 44 rooms and 36 suites elegantly designed by the
celebrated Parisian interior designer Tristan Auer, guests can embark on an elevated culinary
journey as a magical rooftop bar and two innovative restaurants leave no culinary wish
unfulfilled and contribute to Zurich’s rich range of gastronomic offerings.

The hotel’s ORSINI restaurant, featuring a menu curated by Antonio Guida, chef at two
Michelin-starred Seta at Mandarin Oriental, Milan, presents authentic Italian cuisine with a
modern international approach led by Chef de Cuisine Dario Moresco and Sous-Chef
Gianmarco D’Alonzo. GaultMillau’s Editor-in-Chief, Urs Heller explained: “If you want to be
our ‘Hotel of the Year’, you have to impress us with your cuisine. Dario Moresco and
Gianmarco D’Alonzo are doing an excellent job and have started their Swiss career with 16
points.”

The Savoy Brasserie & Bar, with its charming summer terrace, has quickly become Zurich’s
go-to meeting place for international guests and locals alike. GaultMillau awarded it 15 points
for its cuisine celebrating sophisticated global flavours that combine Mandarin Oriental’s Asian
heritage with local Swiss influences and a Mediterranean touch. Executive Chef Benjamin
Halat, who joined from the legendary Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, has crafted the menu.

A top floor bar has been a tradition at the hotel, which was formerly known as the “Savoy”,
since back in 1838 when it was one of the world’s first rooftop bars. Today called “1838”, it
offers magical views of the city and lake, along with a tempting menu featuring cocktails,
mocktails, selected wines, champagnes and sake, accompanied by Asian-inspired dishes.

In celebration of the recognition from GaultMillau, Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich now
invites guests to enjoy its “GaultMillau Hotel of the Year” offer. It features exclusive benefits
for gourmets and epicures including a culinary welcome treat, CHF 100 in dining credit to
discover the hotel’s diverse gastronomic offerings and breakfast in the Savoy Brasserie. For
further information, please visit GaultMillau Hotel of the Year.

About Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group
Mandarin Oriental is the award-winning owner and operator of some of the world’s most
luxurious hotels, resorts and residences. Recognised for creating exceptional properties, each
destination reflects the Group’s oriental heritage, local culture and unique design. The Group’s
mission is to completely delight and inspire guests through delivering passionate service.
Having grown from its Asian roots over 60 years ago into a global brand, the Group now
operates 41 hotels, 12 residences and 24 exclusive homes in 26 countries and territories with
many more projects under development. Mandarin Oriental continues to drive its reputation as
an innovative leader in luxury hospitality, delivering sustainable growth over the long term.

Further information is available on our Social Media channels and website:
www.mandarinoriental.com, including Media Centre. Alternatively, please contact:

Corporate Office
Emilie Pichon (epichon@mohg.com)
Brand Director Europe

Mandarin Oriental Savoy, Zurich
Annigna Caprez (acaprez@mohg.com)
Director of PR & Communication
Tel: +41 79 326 65 16