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DoubleTree by Hilton opens first hotel in Germany

14 Jun 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects

The upscale brand has entered its 50th country with the launch of the 146-room DoubleTree by Hilton Frankfurt Niederrad, its inaugural German property.

Design concept: Gekko House, Frankfurt

09 Jun 2021 | Design, Design Concept

Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive shines a light on the sophisticated urban aesthetic of the 2020-completed Gekko House, part of the Tribute Portfolio hotel collection.

Project in focus: nhow Frankfurt

06 Jun 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects

NH Hotel Group is preparing to open a 375-key nhow hotel within a landmark skyscraper rising 49 storeys high in one of Germany’s largest cities.

Ruby Luna is now open in Düsseldorf

23 May 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Ruby Hotels has launched its third Düsseldorf hotel, Ruby Luna, which boasts a memorable design aesthetic inspired by the Space Age.

Region overview: Nearly 2,000 hotels set to go live in Europe

12 May 2021 | Projects

According to the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database, 1,955 hotel schemes are in the pipeline across Europe, with the UK and Germany proving particularly active.

Design concept: Hilton Frankfurt City Centre

07 May 2021 | Design, Design Concept

Our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive takes us inside the revamp of Hilton Frankfurt City Centre, which was supported by design studio THDP.

IntercityHotel is coming to Karlsruhe in 2023

06 May 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Deutsche Hospitality is set to open a four-star IntercityHotel property as part of a major mixed-use regeneration scheme in the German city of Karlsruhe.

Ruby Hotels enters Frankfurt with stylish 215-room opening

08 Apr 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects

Munich-based Ruby Hotels has expanded to Germany’s financial centre Frankfurt, launching a sleek property inspired by a philanthropist and member of the famous Rothschild banking family.

Region overview: DACH prepares to welcome 500 new hotels [Infographic]

17 Mar 2021 | Projects

502 hotel schemes are currently in the DACH region’s pipeline, with Germany accounting for the lion’s share of activity.

Nobu hotel to open in Hamburg’s tallest skyscraper

08 Mar 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Nobu Hospitality, the luxury lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, will have a significant presence in the Elbtower, Hamburg’s new 64-storey landmark building.

IntercityHotel Hildesheim is now open in Germany

03 Feb 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Showcasing the interior design talents of Matteo Thun, IntercityHotel Hildesheim has become the latest eye-catching addition to Deutsche Hospitality’s portfolio.

Whitbread snaps up 13 more sites in Germany

27 Dec 2020 | Chains

Premier Inn owner Whitbread has completed the acquisition of 13 hotel sites across Germany from Centro Hotel Group.

The Unbound Collection welcomes first German hotel

01 Dec 2020 | Hotel Openings, Projects

The Wellem in Düsseldorf has become The Unbound Collection by Hyatt’s debut property in German-speaking markets.

City overview: 23 new hotel projects lined up for Hamburg [Infographic]

28 Nov 2020 | Projects

A peek into the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 23 hotel schemes are being planned across Hamburg, Germany’s top city.

Estrel Berlin: The joys of wellness in the heart of the capital

23 Nov 2020 | Suppliers

As part of its refurbishment, the Estrel hotel in Berlin chose Kaldewei bathtubs, shower surfaces and washbasins for its bathrooms.

Country overview: 364 hotels to launch in Germany [Infographic]

10 Nov 2020 | Projects

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals that 364 hotels will open in Germany in the next few years, with a strong focus on the four-star segment.

Mandarin Oriental, Munich reopens after ambitious revamp

25 Oct 2020 | Projects, Refurbishments

The five-star Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group property has come back better than ever following the biggest renovation project in its history, just in time for the hotel’s 20th anniversary.

Project of the Week: Scandic Hotel Frankfurt Hafenpark

19 Oct 2020 | Projects

Frankfurt will soon be home to a new state-of-the-art conference and event hotel as part of a major development right alongside the Main river.

Region overview: DACH set to welcome over 1,000 new hotels [Construction Report]

09 Oct 2020 | Projects

A look at the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database shows that 1,053 hotel projects are currently on the table in the DACH region, with Germany taking a decisive lead in terms of new openings.

Scandic launches largest coworking space network in the Nordics

04 Oct 2020 | Chains

The Nordic region’s largest hotel operator, Scandic, has unveiled a new coworking concept spanning approximately 270 locations across Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark – as well as Germany and Poland.

Luxury hotel to land on the doorstep of Berlin’s new airport

19 Sep 2020 | Projects

Ahead of the imminent launch of Steigenberger Airport Hotel Berlin, Deutsche Hospitality claims there has never before been a hotel located so close to an airfield.

Deutsche Hospitality strikes deal to launch The Zleep Hotel Hannover

12 Sep 2020 | Hotel Openings, Projects

German hotel group Deutsche Hospitality has teamed up with Krasemann Immobilien to launch a new 124-room property, The Zleep Hotel Hannover.

Deutsche Hospitality unveils plans for IntercityHotel Paderborn

02 Aug 2020 | Projects

Frankfurt-headquartered hotel group Deutsche Hospitality has signalled its intention to open a 190-room IntercityHotel property in the German university city of Paderborn.

TUI Blue hotel set for German holiday island

05 Jul 2020 | Projects

A new property under TUI’s flagship hotel brand, TUI Blue, will launch on the German holiday island of Sylt next year.

Region overview: DACH to gain 300,000 new hotel rooms [Construction Report]

15 Jun 2020 | Projects

Our exclusive analysis of the TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database reveals the state of DACH’s hotel project pipeline and highlights a few newcomers worth watching out for.

Ruby Group takes a shine to Stuttgart

08 Jun 2020 | Chains

In an eye-catching move, Ruby Group has unveiled plans to open a combined hotel and co-working space at a Stuttgart shopping mall in collaboration with BWK Architekten.

Region overview: Europe to welcome 300,000 new hotel rooms [Construction Report]

01 Jun 2020 | Projects

TOPHOTELPROJECTS sheds light on Europe’s hotel project pipeline and explores which upcoming properties are worth keeping an eye on.

COVID-19 live blog roundup: hotel projects status in DACH

20 May 2020 | Projects

We summarise updates shared on the TOPHOTELNEWS Covid-19 live blog to draw a picture of how DACH’s hotel projects industry is negotiating the ongoing crisis.

German hospitality market has strong potential for post-Covid19 recovery

11 May 2020 | Chains

Due to strong domestic demand, the German hotel and travel market has good chances of recovering quickly once lockdowns ease.

Creativity in crisis: Kempinski models how hotels can stay in contact with guests

06 May 2020 | Chains

Even during the COVID-19 crisis, Kempinski manages to wow guests with excellent service and creative ideas.

ARCOTEL group rebrands and rolls out MEHR Hotel brand [Infographic]

03 Apr 2020 | Chains

From now on, the Austrian hotel group ARCOTEL is positioning itself as “ARCOTEL – Das MEHR Hotel” which means as much as “ARCOTEL – The Hotel with More”.

Despite coronavirus, Steigenberger Hotels aims to hit 500-property mark

30 Mar 2020 | Chains

The head of Steigenberger, Thomas Willms, shares the company’s ambitious plans even in light of slowdowns caused by the coronavirus.

Germany to get its first ever Radisson RED hotel in Cologne in 2023

27 Mar 2020 | Chains

Radisson Hotel Group to debut its first Radisson RED in Germany with 262-room Radisson RED Cologne in the second quarter of 2023.

Premier Inn takes over 13 hotels in top locations around Germany [Infographic]

26 Mar 2020 | Chains

Premier Inn’s acquisition of 13 new hotels add 2,142 rooms to the group’s German portfolio.

Art-Invest Real Estate takes over hotel chain GHOTEL

25 Mar 2020 | Chains

Art-Invest takes over GHOTEL and has ambitious plans for growing the brand in Germany and Austria.

Tribute Portfolio debuts in Frankfurt with slick urban property [Infographic]

24 Mar 2020 | Chains

Gekko House marks Tribute Portfolio’s second foray into the German hospitality market.

Stunning 1 billion euro three-hotel project in Hamburg nears completion [Infographic]

17 Mar 2020 | Chains

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is giving Hamburg a whole new neighbourhood with its spectacular Hamburg-Überseequartier which includes 3 hotels.

Investment fund buys Motel One Frankfurt Messe [Infographic]

03 Mar 2020 | Chains

Motel One Frankfurt Messe comes under new ownership as BVK and GBI buy the high-performing property hoping for a high ROI.

GS Star to open cutting-edge Holiday Inn property in Q3 2020

29 Feb 2020 | Chains

The new Holiday Inn property in Mannheim is set to showcase IHG’s new technology and design standards.

Recap: February’s top 5 global hotel openings

29 Feb 2020 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Logging into the TOPHOTELCONSTRUCTION database, we take a look at the most exciting openings around the world in February 2020.

Regional overview: DACH to gain over 900 new hotels in coming years [Construction Report]

24 Feb 2020 | Projects

More than 900 new hotel projects are planned in the DACH region with a strong focus on the mid-scale and upper-midscale market.

Yasmine Mahmoudieh reveals innovative hospitality concept for kids at imm Cologne

04 Feb 2020 | Design

Revealed at imm Cologne: Architect merges hospitality and education in the modular play area.

DACH focus: Radisson launching “Fast Lane” to expand in Germany, Austria [Construction Report]

20 Dec 2019 | Chains

Group is looking to boost Radisson & Radisson RED brands in DACH, kicking off with the signing of the Radisson Hotel Leipzig

City overview: Berlin’s hotel market to receive close to additional 9,000 rooms [Infographic]

19 Dec 2019 | Projects

The hotel market in Germany’s capital is going strong with 38 confirmed openings and close to additional 9,000 rooms in the coming years.

Country overview: Over 111,000 rooms to be added to Germany’s hotel market [Infographic]

12 Dec 2019 | Projects

With more than 773 hotels in its pipeline, the German hotel market is looking as strong as ever, especially in key economic hubs.

Guten tag, Deutschland: Super 8 by Wyndham plans six new hotels in Germany [Infographic]

11 Dec 2019 | Chains

Super 8 by Wyndham will expand its footprint in Germany, with the opening of new hotels in Hamburg, Berlin, Mainz, Koblenz and Augsburg by the end of 2021.

New prizeotel to launch in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg by 2021 [Infographic]

28 Nov 2019 | Chains

As part of its ambitious expansion plans, prizeotel will soon launch its first property in Germany’s capital and is already eyeing new projects around Europe.

Project of the week: The Diaoyutai Mansion Frankfurt

25 Nov 2019 | Projects

The Chinese-inspired Diaoyutai Mansion Frankfurt will open its doors in mid-2020 and welcome guests to a world of regal Chinese opulence.

City Overview: Hamburg, Germany to get 48 new properties

21 Nov 2019 | Projects

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NH Hotel Group to launch new bunker hotel in Hamburg by 2021 [Construction Report]

20 Nov 2019 | Chains

NH Hotel group further grows its nhow brand by signing a new project atop a WW2 bunker in the heart of Hamburg.

Neues prizeotel eröffnet in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

15 Nov 2019 | Uncategorized

prizeotel’s pipeline wächst auch in den kommenden Jahren weiter: 2021 eröffnet das Design-Hotel prizeotel Berlin-City.

Regional overview: Close to 300 hotels in the pipeline in DACH [Construction Report]

07 Nov 2019 | Projects

The DACH region’s hospitality industry is set to grow rapidly in 2020: close to 300 new openings are currently in the pipeline.

Moxy and Residence Inn launch two new properties in Munich East

06 Nov 2019 | Projects

The area around Munich’s Ostbahnhof, the main station in the eastern part of the city, is coming to life with two new hotels and several other new developments.