4 Upcoming DACH Hotel Projects

DACH hotels
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A Swiss Alpine hotel, two German city projects, and a Vienna property are in the pipeline, with three of the four targeting 2028 openings

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland make up one of Europe’s most established hotel markets. International and regional brands continue to invest across the DACH region, with projects ranging from city hotels to Alpine destinations.

Below is a selection of upcoming hotels, all pulled from the THP hotel database, that are expected to add new room supply to the DACH hospitality market in the coming years. One is in the vision phase, one in pre-planning, one in planning, and the last one is already under construction. For hotel suppliers and industry professionals, these projects offer a chance to get involved early and be part of the upcoming development.

Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel Grindelwald

  • Location: Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerland
  • Project Phase: Vision
  • Construction Type: Extension
  • Expected Opening Date: tba
  • Stars: 4
  • Number of Rooms: 40
  • Architect: Aebi & Vincent Architekten SIA AG
  • Project Info: The project preserves and further develops the historic hotel and adds an extension with new guest rooms and expanded wellness and spa offerings. Plans also include reorganizing the guest areas and connecting the existing and new buildings.

Pullman Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere

  • Location: Vienna, Austria
  • Project Phase: Pre-Planning
  • Construction Type: Refurbishment
  • Expected Opening Date: 2028
  • Stars: 4
  • Number of Rooms: 219
  • Investor/Owner: JP Hospitality Advisory
  • Group: Pullman Hotels & Resorts | Accor
  • Project Info: The former Lindner Hotel Vienna Am Belvedere is changing operator, will be renovated, and will then reopen under Accor’s premium brand. The hotel will include a conference center, fitness area, restaurant, and spa.

Wyndham Frankfurt Niederrad

  • Location: Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Construction Type: Refurbishment
  • Expected Opening Date: 2028
  • Stars: 5
  • Number of Rooms: 146
  • Management Company: Windmill Niederrad
  • Group: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
  • Project Info: The hotel in Niederrad, previously a Doubletree by Hilton, will be marketed as Wyndham Frankfurt Niederrad. It will undergo extensive renovations.

Movenpick Hotel Munster

  • Location: Münster, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
  • Project Phase: Under Construction
  • Construction Type: Refurbishment
  • Expected Opening Date: 2028 Q2
  • Stars: 4
  • Number of Rooms: 224
  • Management Company: Odyssey Hotel Group
  • Group: Movenpick Hotels & Resorts | Accor
  • Project Info: The hotel is undergoing extensive renovation and modernization and is staying fully operational during the work.

Please note: Information regarding project details—including but not limited to opening dates, room counts, and branding—for hotels under development can change as projects progress. The information in this article reflects the most accurate details available at the time of writing and may not be updated afterward.

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