Five generations at a glance

Anton Disler
(1880 - 1935)

The Lucerne entrepreneur, supported by his wife, daughter of a renowned hotelier and restaurateur dynasty, designs, builds and opens the hotel south of the Alps.

Alice Disler-Helfenstein
(1884 - 1962)

Since the hotel was founded, she has been a role model of dedication, accompanying the company from its beginnings to its continuous development.

Alice Schmid-Disler
(1906 - 1990)

The grande dame who led the hotel with energy and foresight for 60 years through wars, reconstruction, crises and times of prosperity.

Otto Schmid
(1894 - 1953)

The gentleman with refined taste who decorates and enhances the hotel with works of art and antiques.

Giulio Schmid
(1933 - 2016)

An outstanding personality who furnishes the rooms with modern comforts and literally moves mountains to realise the underground car park.

Beatrice Schmid-Mollinet
(1943 - 2014)

The heart and soul of the property, orchestrating every detail of the hotel's ‘stage’ behind the scenes with passion and dedication.

Alessandra Schmid
(1970)

For her, guest contact is a top priority: anyone who enters the hotel should immediately feel welcome – with a warm and attentive greeting.

Sergio Besomi
(2003)

A degree in economics, combined with a passion for art and music, provides a foundation for preserving heritage and shaping the future with vision.

Roberto Schmid (1975)

Committed to honouring the hotel's hundred-year history and strengthening its market position by developing new strategies and introducing effective operational concepts.

Nok Schmid-Kaewkhaisang (1972)

Decorations, flowers and attention to detail are her passion, characterised by the smile and natural elegance she brings with her from the Orient.