Monday, November 11, 2024 Althoff Hotels marks 40 years of luxury, spanning 18 properties across four countries, celebrated for its commitment to elegance, quality, and guest satisfaction. In 1984, Thomas H. Althoff and his wife, Elke Diefenbach-Althoff, took their first steps in the hospitality industry by acquiring the Hotel Regent International in Cologne, establishing the foundation for what would later become Althoff Hotels.
Fast forward to 2024, and the Althoff Hotels group is proudly marking 40 years of success, a milestone achieved through dedication to quality, respect, elegance, and an unwavering commitment to surpassing expectations. A Collection of Eighteen Hotels Across Four Countries Althoff Hotels now boasts 18 properties across Germany, France, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom under three distinctive brands: the Althoff Collection, Ameron Collection, and Urban Loft. Each brand embodies a promise of exceptional hospitality, culinary excellence, and elegant design.
The founders’ relentless pursuit of quality gave rise to the Althoff Collection, one of Europe’s most esteemed luxury hotel brands, featuring five-star properties in Bavaria, Cologne, London, St. Tropez, and Saxony. Notably, the Althoff Seehotel Überfahrt in Bavaria has earned Michelin’s prestigious “Three Keys” rating, an accolade held by only six hotels in Germany.
In 2025, Althoff Hotels will introduce The Florentin in Frankfurt’s Sachsenhausen neighborhood, setting new standards i.