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A Strategic Investment Project in the Heart of the Alps: The Rebirth of the Hotel Derby in Leukerbad

Welcome to Leukerbad, the jewel of Upper Valais, an iconic spa town nestled in the heart of an exceptional natural environment. Known for having the largest thermal spring in Europe, the resort welcomes over 700,000 overnight stays each year and boasts a constantly increasing occupancy rate. And yet, a unique opportunity remains: the complete transformation of the Hotel Derby, an innovative project intelligently positioned to meet the evolving needs of the hotel market.

Located in the heart of the village, in close proximity to the thermal baths, the SportArena, the municipal daycare center, and the children's ski lifts, the Hotel Derby enjoys a prime location. Formerly a 1970s-era guesthouse, now in decline, the building possesses exceptional potential to become a benchmark for contemporary and eco-responsible hospitality in the region.

A modern and distinctive concept: experience, modularity, and profitability
This repositioning project completely reimagines traditional hotels to offer a modular, surprising, and welcoming living space, perfectly aligned with current tourism values: slow tourism, authenticity, sustainability, and flexibility.

The architecture, designed by GMAA, emphasizes intelligent and cost-effective design:

- 100 beds in 39 rooms, from "capsule" dormitories to family suites in "chalet" or "penthouse" style with a Nordic bath.

- Multifunctional common areas: communal kitchen, playroom with climbing wall, honesty box grocery store, soundproofed music room, sauna (by reservation), and a campfire area.

- Seamless and innovative services: connected reception, intelligent zoning (quiet vs. family spaces), and optimized management with a staff-to-room ratio of 1:3.

A Market Waiting for Such a Product
The hotel offering in Leukerbad is currently described as "very traditional, not very trendy" by local stakeholders. The Hotel Derby is therefore positioned as a direct response to this unmet demand, with an accessible, original, and highly differentiated product.

The target audiences are clearly identified:

- Families during school holidays (Kids' Club, intergenerational activities)

- Active groups: clubs, associations, sports or wellness retreats

- Swiss seniors seeking well-being, comfort, and immersion in nature
- Couples and modern nomads attracted by flexibility and eco-responsibility

Measured and Optimized Financial Potential
The project is deliberately positioned in the 3-star segment, with a dynamic pricing policy (prices per person, family offers, incentives for longer stays). The estimated operating income is based on a 3.5% margin on revenue, with controlled expenses thanks to a streamlined operational model. The "hotel-office" concept without a restaurant avoids high fixed costs while ensuring a suitable food and beverage offering (breakfasts, local partnerships, self-service soups and regional products). All of this is reinforced by strong ecological coherence and a storytelling rooted in local history.

Why invest?
A turnkey project, conceptualized, planned, and ready

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