DOHA: Katara Hospitality has announced the grand opening of the Excelsior Hotel Gallia, a luxury hotel in Milan owned and restored by the Qatar-based global hotel developer, owner and operator.
In line with Katara Hospitality’s mission to preserve the heritage of iconic hotels around the world, the hotel recently underwent extensive renovation, adding a new wing, to restore the Milanese landmark to its original splendour.
Formerly known as “Palace Gallia”, the magnificent hotel is strongly rooted in the history of Milan while also overlooking the future of the city from its prime location in the heart of the emerging Porta Nuova district.
The grand opening took place around the annual design fair Salone de Mobile and the recent launch of Expo Milano 2015.
Excelsior Hotel Gallia is the latest gem to be unveiled by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc as part of a multi-million euro investment with its owner partners to restore Europe’s most iconic hotels under The Luxury Collection brand.
“Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a magnificent property that has undergone a meticulous renovation and strategic expansion that marries contemporary design with the hotel’s belle époque architectural style, ensuring that this remains as one of Milan’s historic landmarks,” said Sheikh Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, Chairman of Katara Hospitality.
“This Luxury Collection hotel is one of Katara Hospitality’s flagship international investments and we are proud of what has been achieved together with our partners such as Starwood. Excelsior Hotel Gallia is a true reflection of our vision to ensure the heritage of such iconic properties continues around the world” added Hamad Abdulla Al Mulla, CEO and Board Member of Katara Hospitality.
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