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Germany

Region overview: DACH set to welcome 500 new hotels

14 Sep 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects

The TOPHOTELPROJECTS construction database sheds light on activity levels across Germany, Austria and Switzerland, where hundreds of hotel schemes are in the works.

Heidelberg hotel switching to Hilton following major refurbishment

13 Sep 2021 | Projects, Refurbishments

Hilton Worldwide’s German expansion shows no signs of slowing, with the hospitality giant having struck a deal to convert an existing hotel between Frankfurt and Stuttgart.

Accor set to introduce Greet hotel brand to Germany

29 Aug 2021 | Projects

The French hospitality giant is preparing to open the 194-key Greet Hotel Darmstadt following the conversion of an existing property near Frankfurt.

Ruby Hotels makes bold studio-inspired entry to Cologne

18 Aug 2021 | Design

Showcasing the work of architect Christoph Ingenhoven and landscape designer Enzo Enea, the city’s newest property Ruby Ella celebrates a special era in German broadcasting history.

City of Seven Spires to welcome its first IntercityHotel

17 Aug 2021 | Design

Deutsche Hospitality will open a Matteo Thun-designed newbuild scheme in Lübeck, the Unesco World Heritage-listed city in northern Germany, by 2023.

Design showcase: Top five bedside designs

04 Aug 2021 | Design, Design Showcase

For our latest collaboration with TOPHOTELDESIGN, we consider five hotels around the globe that have perfected the place where weary guests lay down their heads to rest.

Eye-catching Schwan Locke aparthotel opens in Munich

03 Aug 2021 | Design

Designed by Fettle and inspired by the Deutscher Werkbund movement, the stylish new Schwan Locke is the lifestyle aparthotel brand’s first property in mainland Europe.

Design showcase: Top five tile uses

07 Jul 2021 | Design Showcase

We explore five hospitality schemes that have really managed to capture the public imagination thanks to their daring use of tiles in our latest TOPHOTELDESIGN feature.

Design-led Meliá Frankfurt City opens in new skyscraper

04 Jul 2021 | Hotel Openings, Projects

Spanish hospitality company Meliá Hotels International has debuted its fourth property in Frankfurt and its first in the city under the fast-growing Meliá Hotels & Resorts brand.

Design concept: Andaz Munich Schwabinger Tor

23 Jun 2021 | Design, Design Concept

In a TOPHOTELDESIGN exclusive, we highlight the locally inspired contemporary design flourishes evident throughout Germany’s first Andaz-branded hotel.

Project in focus: Staycity Aparthotel Frankfurt Gateway Gardens

19 Jun 2021 | Hotel Projects, Projects

A new eight-storey aparthotel designed by HPP Architects is now taking shape within the Gateway Gardens commercial district at Frankfurt Airport.

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”.