Extended stay specialist edyn is continuing its international expansion after acquiring its first property in Switzerland.
The London-based company has purchased the existing Hotel Ascot in Zurich, which will be converted into a Locke property with the opening scheduled for summer 2023.
Edyn has been expanding the presence of its Locke lifestyle brand around Europe and added six new properties in 2021 including London, Cambridge, Dublin and Munich.
The six-floor Hotel Ascot is located in the Enge district of Zurich and will be converted into 80 rooms, offering a range of studio and one-bed suites, alongside a restaurant, bar and coffee shop.
Stephen McCall, edyn’s CEO, said: “We are excited to bring the Locke brand to Switzerland, as we continue our expansion across Europe.
“Zurich is a vibrant and culturally rich international hub, and the new location will fit in well with the city’s diverse and cosmopolitan community.
“We also look forward to continuing the spirit of elegance and creativity the Hotel Ascot site has become known for since it was built in 1954.”
The first Locke property opened in London in 2016 and the brand has now expanded to 11 hotels in the UK and mainland Europe with a total of just under 1,800 rooms. Edyn also owns the Cove serviced apartment brand.