The Hôtellerie de Châtonneyre blows out its first candle
The Hôtellerie de Châtonneyre will celebrate its first year of operation on 1 June.
The newly renovated 50-year-old establishment is popular with business clients and tourists alike, as well as with local residents who appreciate its bistronomic cuisine. Here is a look back at a positive year, albeit impacted by Covid.
A pleasing first year
The takeover of the Hôtellerie de Châtonneyre by the Ming family shows pleasing results, even if the winter of 2021-22 was difficult due to health constraints. Indeed, the establishment was only accessible to holders of the Covid certificate, which had an impact on the frequentation of the hotel and the restaurant. In addition, business meetings were limited in number of people, which made it impossible to organise events such as seminars. Outside of this period, Châtonneyre was a great success. “The feedback from our hotel guests is very positive,” says Nicolas Ming, manager. The proof of this is the excellent rating of 4.5/5 on TrustYou – a module that brings together the reviews of all the booking platforms. The friendly and professional service, the excellent cuisine, the quiet location close to the city centre and the charm of the hotel are just a few of the things that stand out.
Experienced management and regional roots The recipe for success for the Ming brothers is to have relied on a professional team to guarantee a high level of service and on collaboration with local suppliers for the catering part, in order to offer fresh and seasonal products from the region. Moreover, the establishment is about to obtain the Vaud Œnotourisme certification, a guarantee of the promotion of the Vaud terroir, not only of wine but also of all the other products of the canton. “Being located in the heart of Lavaux, we wanted to highlight this regional aspect which is a definite asset for our establishment”, explains the experienced hotelier-restaurateur, who also manages two other establishments on the Riviera and in the Chablais, alongside his brother Christophe. The synergy between the different establishments is an additional component that undeniably contributes to this success: the forces are centralised at the level of administration, but also for the management of events – in particular with the Astra Hotel Vevey – in order to respond to the demand when it arises.
Recognition to come
Châtonneyre now holds all the cards to ensure a promising future. What remains to be done is to have it officially recognised as a good address, particularly for its restaurant, which has not yet been mentioned in the gastronomic guides. Its bistronomic cuisine, offered by Chef Eugen Ligonnet and his small team, is indeed of a high standard. The chef has just joined the privileged circle of Euro-Toques Suisse, an association which is committed to promoting the know-how of food artisans and protecting the quality and flavour of food. “The culinary objectives have been largely achieved,” says Nicolas Ming, “and such recognition would be a recognition of our efforts and would act as a promotional springboard.
Chatonneyre
Christophe et Nicolas Ming vous souhaitent la bienvenue à l’Hôtellerie de Châtonneyre!
L’établissement 3 étoiles trône fièrement au centre du village viticole de Corseaux, dans le majestueux vignoble de Lavaux – UNESCO, depuis maintenant 50 ans. Il bénéficie d’une vue magnifique sur le lac, les montagnes et la ville de Vevey en contrebas.
Des chambres modernes et confortables L’hôtel se présente avec 17 chambres fraichement rénovées: 4 single, 6 double, 6 twin et 1 suite convertible en chambre familiale. Toutes comprennent une nouvelle literie confortable, une TV écran plat et une connexion Wi-Fi gratuite.
Propice aux événements
L’établissement dispose d’une grande salle lumineuse avec terrasse – surplombant le village et le lac – propice à toutes sortes d’événements, tels que conférences et banquets. Un salon privé permet également d’organiser un repas ou une réunion dans un cadre contemporain et accueillant.
La salle communale faisant partie du complexe peut également être louée, ce qui permet d’accueillir en tout jusqu’à 300 personnes.
Bistronomie
Le restaurant propose une cuisine bistronomique privilégiant les produits locaux et de saison, accompagnée des meilleurs crus de la région, à savourer dans un cadre moderne et convivial. En plus de sa terrasse ensoleillée, les clients peuvent profiter de l’espace lounge pour y déguster un verre en toute décontraction.
Au calme mais proche de tout
L’Hôtellerie de Châtonneyre jouit de la tranquillité d’un village, tout en se trouvant à quelques minutes du centre-ville de Vevey, facilement accessible en bus. Situé tant au cœur de la Riviera vaudoise riche en offres culturelles et de loisirs, que dans le vignoble de Lavaux où l’œnotourisme y est bien développé, l’établissement a de quoi contenter ses clients en terme d’activités proposées.
Un parking extérieur est à disposition gratuitement, doté de bornes de recharge pour voitures électrique.
IN THE HEART OF THE SWISS RIVIERA
City Hotel for all circumstances
Whether for a professional or leisure stay, to rest, work, eat or share a moment of conviviality, the Ming family is delighted to welcome you, and this, since 3 generations.
The Astra Hotel Vevey is a 4* Superior ideally located in the city center in the front of the railway station. It offers 100 modern rooms, a conference & banquet center up to 300 people with a catering service, 2 restaurants including a historical Brasserie, 2 Bars & Lounges – in the lobby and on the rooftop, a wine cellar and a City Panoramic SPA & fitness.
GASTRONOMY
The historical Brasserie la Coupole 1912 welcomes you to its majestic setting with its frescos representing the last Winegrowers’ Festivals. Adjacent to it, our winter garden the Pavillon with its large bay windows.
Our chef offers you a rich seasonal menu with brasserie and regional dishes and, in winter, our favourite treat: shellfish. The kitchen is open non-stop in the afternoon.
The Lobby bar & Lounge offers a modern and friendly setting for your meeting in the city center, together with excellent local wine tasting or delicious cocktails prepared by our team.
MEETINGS & CONFERENCES
Your tailor-made event
The Astra Hotel Vevey has several modern and modular conference rooms of different sizes, all with natural light and fully equipped, which allow you to work in a professional environment. From 4 to 300 people.
You can also book our wine cellar Le Guillon to share a privileged moment in a typical setting. Or if you have something to celebrate, an aperitif after your conference or before your dinner, take advantage of our Astra Lounge located on the rooftop with its panoramic terrace. Whatever your event is, our catering service will do everything possible to make you experience a unique moment.
ROOFTOP & WELLNESS
Relaxing on the top
The City Panoramic SPA & Fitness, located on the rooftop of the hotel with its panoramic terrace, offers you a generous space entirely dedicated to health, lifestyle and relaxation with cardio vascular fitness, solarium, sauna, hammam and outdoor whirlpool.
An ideal situation
The Astra Hotel Vevey is located opposite to the railway station. It also has its own underground car park.
The City of Vevey is in the heart of French-speaking Switzerland, between Montreux and Lausanne, one hour from Geneva International Airport and Berne and two hours from Zurich.
The Montreux Riviera region offers a wide range of cultural, wine tourism, gastronomic, sports and leisure activities: walks by the lake, in the old town or in the Lavaux-UNESCO vineyards, train rides to the surroun-ding peaks with the MOB, the visits of the Chaplin’s World, Chillon Castle, the Alimentarium and many other museums… Attractions such as the picturesque village of Gruyères, the Cailler chocolate factory in Broc, Glacier 3000, the Olympic Museum of Lausanne, the Gianadda Foundation in Martigny are all within an hour’s train or drive of Vevey.
Astra Hotel Vevey, Place de la Gare 4, 1800 Vevey
+41 21 925 04 04
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