5 of the Top Hotels in Germany for Corporate Events & Incentives
Whether you’re looking to host a conference in Berlin or bring 50 of your top employees to the hills of Bavaria, Germany has a lot to offer in the Incentives & Events industry – especially when it comes to luxury hotels.
So, read on and join us as we head over there for ourselves to cherry pick the best of the best and ensure you’re in good hands for whatever event you might have planned…
Waldorf Astoria Berlin
Overview:
Unforgettable skylines, the latest technology and home to Berlin’s largest hotel suite – Waldorf Astoria Berlin was an obvious place to start and really impressed us with its ability to cater for high-stake conferences and formal business trips.
Equipped with 228 rooms and suites – all of which feature a marble bathroom, Nespresso coffee machine, TV and dining table – you’re sure of a comfortable night’s sleep ahead of a busy morning of meetings and talks. Not to mention, that if you pick their Presidential Suite, you’ll find yourself in Berlin’s largest suite where presidents, dignitaries and iconic celebrities have been hosted time and time again. Complete with a modern working space, two en-suites, open fair, grand piano, office, two balconies and separate elevator – it certainly offers a grand welcome to your stay in Berlin.
Restaurants & Bars:
Choose between effortless seasonal gastronomy and signature Waldorf Astoria dishes and relax into the classic ambiance of Berlin’s much-celebrated restaurant scene. With 4 main restaurants and bars to choose from, there’s plenty to delight the senses whether you’re looking for classic Mediterranean dining, Film Noir-inspired drinks, High Tea in the Business Centre or seasonal sharers and Contemporary Cocktails.
Meetings & Events:
Gather with colleagues and host an event to remember with lavish banquets in their high-ceiling ballroom. Otherwise, head upstairs for a welcome reception on their rooftop terrace or opt for one of their 6 boardrooms and meeting rooms. Named one of the top luxury event venues in Berlin there’s plenty of versatile event spaces to impress your guests with and you can be sure of a smooth planning process with their experienced events staff on hand to ensure everything goes to plan. Click here for more information.
Fitness & Spa:
Dip your toes into the tranquil haven that makes up Waldorf Astoria’s award-winning Guerlain Spa and relax after a busy day of calls and meetings. Germany’s first and only Guerlain Spa - boasting an incredible array of spa treatments and unique sensory experiences – it’s a wonderful excuse to catch your breath, sit back and recharge. Partner this up with a trip to their fully equipped gym, swimming pool, steam bath and sauna and you’ll be all set for the week ahead.
The Ritz-Carlton Berlin
Overview:
Next, we head deep within Berlin Mitte’s neighbourhood to the hotel that’s brought past and present in a perfect new-world juxtaposition. Walk past remnants of the Berlin Wall before surrounding yourself in the glitz of the City’s Golden Age with Art Deco décor and references to the film era that’ll leave you smiling.
Standing tall with more than 303 generously sized rooms and suites, The Ritz-Carlton has pulled out all of the stops with their newly renovated property – with rooms straight out of Hollywood and restaurants that take you back to the roaring 20’s. What better place to celebrate in style!
Restaurants & Bars:
True experts in creative dining concepts, guests soon find themselves embarking on an exciting culinary journey when they stay at the Ritz-Carlton. From indulgent Champagne Brunches to reinvented German Cuisine and Japanese platters – your taste buds certainly won’t go unnoticed.
Choose from POTS – the new staple to Berlin’s restaurant scene that fuses German classics with modern interpretation; The Lounge which honours Afternoon Tea with perfect caviar pairings; The Curtain Club for Renaissance Glitz and Champagne Classics; or be enchanted by the incredible sushi masters at Ishi by Henssler.
Meetings & Events:
The Ritz-Carlton is home to the city’s largest luxury ballroom which offers an elegant, grand setting for any event, tradeshow or incentive. Otherwise, choose from one of their 13 conference and meeting rooms and transform the space into the perfect gathering spot for businessmen and colleagues alike.
Outside of their venue spaces, The Ritz-Carlton offer a number of “impact experiences” to give guests the opportunity to roll their sleeves up and take action on the world around them – whether that means assembling school supplies for those threatened by poverty, preparing emergency kits for disaster relief or partnering with the hotel’s culinary team to prepare hunger relief packages. A thoughtful touch, these experiences pair beautifully with an incentive for clients looking to increase their corporate social responsibility or engage with local communities.
Fitness & Spa:
Immerse yourself in a wellness experience that goes beyond the imagination with a range of relaxation and recreation services available. Get your blood pumping with an early morning trip to the fitness centre or find your balance with a relaxing evening in the sauna or with one of their hot stone massages.
The Fontenay, Hamburg
Overview:
Leaving Berlin and heading up North, we arrive at the luxury lakeside hotel of The Fontenay, Hamburg. Situated in Germany’s largest waterfront city, the property exudes elegance and warm countryside airs with its open plan, cosmopolitan style and innovative architecture. At one with its natural surroundings, it’s the perfect urban escape for an incentive group looking to head a little further afield and focus on wellbeing.
With 130 rooms and suites on offer, it’s a well-placed option for medium sized incentive groups and their private balconies which aim to “blur the boundaries between inside and outside” make for a beautiful touch.
Restaurants & Bars:
When it comes to F&B, The Fontenay, know how to impress with their four expertly managed restaurants and bars. Head out for dinner at Parkview restaurant and enjoy al fresco dining in the warm summer air as you’re served Chef Stefan Wilke’s seasonal specialities topped with subtle North German notes. High above Alster Lake you have their Lakeside Restaurant whose panoramic views stretch as far as the eye can see and their dishes that pack flavour and finesse. Otherwise, why not relax under the 27-meter-high Atrium Lounge or Fontenay Rooftop Bar for quiet conversation among colleagues. Whichever you choose, one thing’s for sure – you’re in for a truly spectacular affair.
Meetings & Events:
Complete with four private function rooms and a capacity of up to 120 people, The Fontenay is well equipped to handle all types of events and to an impeccable standard. But what, in many ways, makes The Fontenay stand out is its wide array of open-air spaces available to hire – perfect for warm summer days when guests want to spill out and enjoy the fresh air or when you’re looking to host a banquet out on their picturesque terrace. Al fresco dining never sounded so good!
Fitness & Spa:
Sit back, relax and unwind in the lavish surroundings of The Fontenay’s 1,000-meter-long spa and take in the views of the hotel’s grounds from the comfort of their 20m infinity pool. In their fitness studio, state-of-the-art cardio machines guarantee an effective workout, while saunas, steam baths and treatment rooms invite you to revitalise and clear your mind after a strenuous day in meetings or busy sightseeing around Hamburg.
Parkhouse Egerner Höfer
Overview:
Find rest and tranquillity in the warm, authentic surroundings of Bavaria’s lakeside Parkhouse, Egerner Höfer. This hotel really captured our hearts with its indulgent, cosy atmosphere and timeless elegant setting – lovingly designed using local, natural materials from the Alpine Region. A smaller property with 107 rooms and suites, its rustic countryside charm draws you in and provides a beautifully, charismatic base for a classic Bavarian incentive out in the mountainside.
Restaurants & Bars:
Experience priceless moments and the best of gourmet dining at the hotel’s very own 2-Michelin-star restaurant, Dichter. Bearing the unmistakable signature of star chef Thomas Kellerman, Dichter brings the best seasonal products from Tegernsee Valley to your plate – with perfect German precision. A true Bavarian master of cuisine, Kellerman knows how to extract the best of the region’s flavours and take each guest on a truly unique culinary journey.
Otherwise, gather with colleagues and head to one of their relaxed dining venues from Kamimrestaurant and Stubn Alois and Antoon’s atmospheric fireside lounge for Wiener Schnitzel and homemade cake or finish the evening with a champagne toast at Egener Höfer’s picturesque KostBar.
Events & Meetings:
The perfect setting for a small incentive looking to unwind in Bavaria’s alluring countryside air, we particularly liked the hotel’s location and ability to provide a home away from home and welcoming base for those looking to explore the local surroundings.
But if you’re looking to host a conference or product launch, Egener Höfer is equally well placed with its four private meeting rooms and open-air spaces, not to mention its 2,000m traditional Egener Alm Alpine hut – an incredible rustic setting for any event out in the countryside.
Fitness & Spa:
Enjoy soothing hours at Mangfall Spa or do your morning laps in the comfort of the hotel’s 20-meter pool. Egener Höfer clearly knows how to inspire the senses and provide a relaxing stay. Make sure to try out their latest fitness equipment and TRX bands or step outside your comfort zone with an aerial yoga class, sailing lesson or paragliding tandem flight through the Bavarian Oberland!
Frankfurter Hof
Overview:
Much like the rest of Steigenberger’s Icons collection, Frankfurter Hof exudes elegance with its grand exteriors, Michelin-starred dining experiences and first-class services that awarded them sixth spot in the “101 Best Hotels in Germany” rankings. But it’s so much more than just that. The hotel clearly has a story to tell and walking through the lobby for the first time you really begin to feel a sense of this with its marble lobby, oak flooring and striking sandstone exterior that turns back the pages to a bygone era.
Restaurants & Bars:
Walk past the chandeliers and immerse yourself in Frankfurter Hof’s incredible restaurant scene and get ready to send your taste buds on a world tour through a series of tantalising French and regional menus. Head to their business-focused Autorenbar (“Authors’ Bar”) and indulge in their timeless menu of cocktail classics, smoky whisky and delicious bar bites. Clearly designed with professionals in mind, it’s the perfect informal meeting space to catch up with colleagues and relax in their welcoming leather armchairs. Reserve a table at OSCAR’s Brasserie Moderne and you’ll be greeted with the lively art déco charm of their high-end dining service – with carefully selected plates that’ll leave you itching for more. For breakfast, be welcomed into their warm, inviting Restaurant Hofgarten and start your day right with their expansive buffet spread, fit for a king.
Events & Meetings:
As you walk through Frankfurter Hof, it’s hard not to picture yourself hosting a board of directors or jetting off with a team of colleagues – with their perfectly-tailored business facilities and ideally-placed location. Choose from 16 of their renovated function rooms and host up to 450 people at a time with microphones, beamers, LCD screens and translation booths on hand to help your event run as smoothly as possible.
Fitness & Spa:
Catch your breath and unwind in the calm oasis of Frankfurter Hof’s Spa. After a busy day of meetings and calls, put down the phone and choose from a wide range of treatments and relaxation rituals and revitalise your body with their Turkish bath ritual or oriental Rassoul. Looking to burn off some steam? Head to their brand new Fitness area and stay in shape with their state-of-the-art Prime Time Fitness Equipment that’ll leave your body refreshed and ready to take on the next day.