Located in stunning Alpine scenery, The Axelmannstein is one of Bavaria's most magnificent hotels. Its long history is dating back to 1846. The Axelmannstein commands a large part of the pedestrian area in the heart of this Bavarian city. ...
The moment you set eyes on this hotel you will feel at home and thoroughly cared for. All your questions and requests will be handled by the concierge. The words "problem" and "no" don't appear in the Brenner's dictionary. You are at Brenner&...
Built under commission of Empress Victoria Friedrich and completed 1893 under the name Schloss Friedrichshof, is one of the most romantic German castles. It offers its guests living history to experience. Renamed Schlosshotel Kronberg and opened as ...
The classicist facade of the Russischer Hof suggests that it ranks among the oldest hotels of Weimar. In fact, the historic part of the elegant building dates back to the year 1805. At that time the Countess Henkel and Lady von Egloffstein bought th...
At the Vier Jahreszeiten in Munich one of the cornerstones of this organisation was laid in the 1960s, when I stayed there with my father. I only knew the historic hotels of the Cote d'Azur and of my home town Vienna at that time, this was my first "...
At the Binnenalster, Hamburgs "city-lake", the second prestigious hotel of the city, one of the most enjoyable retreats of the country. It was here that we launched the third book in the series THE MOST FAMOUS HOTELS IN THE WORLD (1989).
Whenever I am in Frankfurt, I have always been seeking a chat with head concierge and legend-of-the-house Juergen CARL, who is one of the most interesting personalities of the trade. Later I find myself sitting on the terrace in the charming courty...
The Grand Hotel was first opened in 1897. It is an icon of the city. Whenever I am in Nuremberg, I certainly visit the Grand Hotel. It stands out, like a rock in the sea, or better: like a great sailing-ship. Andreas Augustin
The Bayerischer Hof was opened in 1841 - on the wishes of King Ludwig I, who wanted a comfortable place for his guests to stay. The Bayerischer Hof has been owned by the Volkhardt family for over a hundred years, an exceptional status among the most ...
The Fürstenhof in Leipzig certainly has a great story to tell, and we are researching it for you. Please return soon as this page is currently updated.
Johannes Baur, born in Austria in 1795, was a visionary entrepreneur who profoundly shaped Zurich’s hospitality industry. In 1837, at the age...Read More
The historic building (top, slide to the right): The "new" Raffles main building in 1899. It opened on 18 November 1899, featuring the all new...Read More
Since decades “The Oriental”, as it is affectionately known by travellers from all over the globe, leads the lists of most...Read More
In 1952, a group of wealthy individuals including Donald Deskey, the fabled designer (among his works the Radio City Music Hall); Harvey Firestone,...Read More
You don your safari gear during the day, but you always dress for dinner. Because Mount Kenya Safari Club Nanyuki is an exclusive retreat. High on...Read More
