"An art-nouveau grande dame dating to 1901 with a storied legacy of hosting VIPs and Olympic athletes, currently undergoing a major restoration ahead of reopening under a global luxury brand; the refreshed property will feature roughly 80-plus rooms and suites (many with balconies), expanded dining and bar offerings, a large spa with an indoor-outdoor pool, and a high-profile architectural extension by Herzog & de Meuron." - Laura Itzkowitz, Erica Firpo