The opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion represents an important milestone for us and we are proud to further our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts across Europe.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, in partnership with Cycas Hospitality, celebrates the opening of the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion, marking the debut of the brand in Switzerland. The hotel opening forms part of the region’s largest urban development, Cour de Gare, which will create over 5,700 m2 of retail space, alongside offices, apartments, parking areas and a concert & conference centre.
Sion, capital of Valais, is one of Switzerland’s oldest cities, and offers a vibrant blend of history and culture. Located within 4 Vallèes, the popular Swiss alpine ski region combining Verbier, Bruson, La Tzoumaz, Nendaz, Veysonnaz and Thyon/Les Collons comprising 410km of ski trails, the hotel will serve snow sports enthusiasts alongside local businesses and visitors to the adjacent concert and event arena.
With a strong emphasis on ecologically-sound building practices and Switzerland’s sustainability strategies, the Minergie-certified hotel will be accredited for use of sustainable energy consumption, recycling and waste reduction as well as partnerships with local suppliers.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion comprises 122 rooms, including 16 suites equipped with kitchenettes.
Guests will appreciate modern amenities such as free high-speed Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and in-room tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel also features a ground-floor lobby bar & lounge, which will serve the included Express Start® Breakfast, and a meeting room suitable for conferences or private events.
Conveniently situated within walking distance of Sion’s railway station and a short 10-minute drive from Sion Airport, less than two hours from Geneva International Airport by train or car, Holiday Inn Express & Suites is a perfect base in the heart of the Swiss Alps for visiting nearby landmarks Château de Tourbillon and Valère Basilica.
Cyril Dederding, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express and Suites Sion said: “We’re incredibly pleased to bring this landmark development to Sion, a city rich in history and charm. Our vision is to create an exceptional destination where guests can experience warm Swiss hospitality, world-class service, and the breathtaking beauty of the Valais region.”
Craig Patterson, Chief Development Officer at Cycas Hospitality said: “The opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sion represents an important milestone for us, and we are proud to further our partnership with IHG Hotels & Resorts across Europe, bringing our expertise in hospitality management to this fantastic location in the Swiss Alps."
As Cycas Hospitality continues to drive forward its ambitious development plans, this hotel marks the award-winning pan-European operator’s second Holiday Inn Express and Suites branded property, following the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer in 2022.
