European-style comfort: first Kempinski hotel in CubaLuxury hotel in Havana offers opulent hospitality with high-end bathroom solutions made of Kaldewei steel enamel

KALDEWEI, Ahlen, May 2018. – Havana is a top travel destination and its no wonder, given this Caribbean metropolis’s unique charm: colourful vintage cars wherever you look, magnificent buildings from days gone by, lively cafes and street musicians on virtually every corner. The old town is particularly full of life and was already declared a UNESCO world heritage site in the 1980s. Right in the heart of this bustling city is the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana. This is the luxury hotel group’s first 5-star property anywhere in the American market. When furnishing the hotel, great attention was paid to luxurious details and this extends equally to the spacious bathrooms. After a long day in the vibrant capital, hotel guests can unwind in comfortable bathtubs made of Kaldewei steel enamel.

The hotel building – the Manzana de Gómez – was once the first European-style department store in Cuba. With the arrival of the luxury hotel, the building’s fame and past glory is restored and guests are treated to an exceptional degree of comfort. The 246 rooms and suites, furnished in modern style, have extra high ceilings and some feature floor-to-ceiling French doors so that guests can enjoy breathtaking views across the historical city centre.

Exclusive bathing experience with Kaldewei bathroom solutionsIn the bathrooms, the premium bathroom manufacturer Kaldewei rounds off the exclusive furnishings with its high-end bathroom solutions: the Classic Duo Oval and Classic Duo Oval Wide bathtubs, created by the illustrious Milan design studio, Sottsass Associati. Both

models impress with their unfussy elegance, balanced lines and their superb material – Kaldewei steel enamel.

Kaldewei: global partner for luxury hotelsAll Kaldewei bathroom solutions – bathtubs, shower surfaces and washbasins – are made of superior steel enamel. This material is particularly suitable for the demanding standards of top-class hotels given that these enamelled product solutions meet not only the highest aesthetic requirements but are also exceptionally cost-efficient thanks to the longevity and ease of care of Kaldewei steel enamel. Hoteliers around the world trust the Kaldewei quality promise.

Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana – Profile:Classification: 5-starNumber of rooms: 246 rooms and suitesKaldewei products: 22 Classic Duo Wide and 148 Classic Duo

bathtubs

About KALDEWEI100 years of KALDEWEI - since 1918, and for over four generations, Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG has become a global partner for iconic bathroom solutions made of superior steel enamel. With a portfolio of over 600 shower surfaces, washbasins and bathtubs, the premium manufacturer provides perfectly coordinated solutions for project business and private clients – featuring a uniform material throughout and harmonious design. The company collaborates with renowned international designs firms and has received over 150 awards. For its unique brand management, KALDEWEI has been recognised with a gold German Brand Award. In 2018, a long-term partnership was launched with WWF, the nature and environmental conservation organisation. KALDEWEI is supporting the WWF marine

conservation programme that is devoted to reducing plastic waste in our oceans.

Source: Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG. Copy requested.

Press contacts:

Franz Kaldewei GmbH & Co. KG Tel. +49 2382 785 210Laura Prell Fax +49 2382 785 8210PO Box 1761 laura.prell@kaldewei.de59206 Ahlen, Germany www.kaldewei.com

achtung! GmbH Tel. +49 40 450 210 888Straßenbahnring 3 kaldewei@achtung.de20251 Hamburg, Germany www.achtung.de

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The Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana is the first 5-star hotel in Cuba. It is housed in the historic Manzana de Gómez department store in the heart of Havana’s old town. The new hotel provides luxury of the highest standard and welcomes guests in European style.

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The new hotel features 246 rooms and suites. Thanks to French doors, guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the city centre.

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The Classic Duo Oval Wide bathtub from Kaldewei invites guests to take a relaxing bath after an eventful and stimulating day.

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With its timeless lines, the Kaldewei Classic Duo Oval bathtub fits perfectly into the bathrooms of the first Kempinski hotel in Cuba.