Hotel Ambassador, Zurich - Switzerland

Located next to the opera house, on the shore of Lake Zurich in the vibrant Seefeld district, this small luxury hotel has been transformed into a special boutique hotel of great international appeal.

Our vision was to create a landmark hotel that exudes the spirit of distant travels, is inspired by early 1900’s style and is infused with historically relevant design elements. A place for everyone to meet and enjoy a sophisticated lifestyle.

The hotel includes 44 rooms and suites spread over 5 floors. Each floor evokes the history of Switzerland's textile trade with different countries or regions. Thus, attributes of Spain, France, England, India and Asia can be found in fabrics, inlays and decorative elements. Overall the room design is a lyrical interpretation of a voyager’s lifestyle at the turn of the century.

The aesthetic flare and materials are inspired by traditional elements. Wood paneling and intricate craftsmanship merge seamlessly with colonial western influences to create an immersive interior that is both timeless and modern.

The furniture has been designed for a contemporary way of living, yet infused with a touch of an old world style, combining function and aesthetics. 

The bathroom is a luxurious sanctuary, with soft green and beige tones in the mosaic floors. The floors were recreated based on the original mosaic found during demolition. On the walls, we opted for old art nouveau white glazed tiles with a decorative band to create a beautiful backdrop for the vanity. The custom marble top vanity provides all the amenities a guest would need during their stay. And the sophisticated and timeless lines of Dornbracht Vaia were an ideal match for the fixtures.

All of the custom furniture, lights and accessories were designed and realised with great attention to detail, and reflect the spirit of luxurious elements from the past. The open wardrobe was designed to resemble the style of large travel trunks, creating the notion of historical voyages.

"A landmark hotel that exudes the spirit of distant travels and is inspired by the turn of the century style!"

When you need respite from the city’s hustle & bustle, the «Silk» restaurant, bar & lounge is a welcoming space to escape into.

The restaurant was created to be a calming oasis, with warm wooden panels, cozy bench seating and comfortable dining chairs, which immediately invite you to linger. The carved mulberry trees on the wall panels and brass mulberry leaves in the terrazzo floor, create a reference to Zurich's silk industry at the turn of the century.

The final flourish is the large stone bar counter, which offers a place for locals and tourists alike to meet and enjoy wonderful cocktails and drinks masterfully created by the renowned barkeeper.