Steigenberger marks 95 years of hospitality and iconic moments

Germany

Anniversary year culminates in the reopening of the Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden

For 95 years, Steigenberger has stood at the intersection of world events and refined hotel culture. The anniversary year reached its highlight with the reopening of the Steigenberger Icon Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden, the brand’s founding hotel, celebrated at a gala attended by guests including Damian Hurley, Frauke Ludowig and Max Giesinger.

A legacy across continents

Today, Steigenberger operates around 70 hotels in Europe, Africa and Asia. Many properties enjoy exceptional locations, from the Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel in Cairo with views of the new Grand Egyptian Museum and the Pyramids of Giza, to the Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s in Brussels and the Steigenberger Hotel Herrenhof in Vienna’s historic first district.

Where diplomacy meets hospitality

Few places reflect the brand’s heritage as vividly as the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel & Spa on the Petersberg near Bonn. Once the guesthouse of the German government, it hosted historic summits and visits from figures such as Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama. The hotel’s restaurant “Bill’s” and “Nelson’s Bar” continue this tradition.

Stage for culture and inspiration

As the first Steigenberger hotel, the Europäischer Hof Baden-Baden has long served as a meeting place for personalities of its time – from Empress Elisabeth of Austria to Hildegard Knef. The Frankfurter Hof carries on the cultural spirit, particularly during the Frankfurt Book Fair, when the famous Autorenbar becomes a gathering place for writers and publishers.

Moments of glamour

Elvis Presley stayed at what is now the Steigenberger Hotel Bad Homburg during his time as a U.S. soldier; a plaque and the Elvis Suite commemorate his visit. At the Steigenberger Icon Parkhotel Düsseldorf, the cocktail “Étoile,” once served to guests such as Louis Armstrong and Christian Dior, is part of the Founder’s Cocktail Selection.

A toast to 95 years

The anniversary concludes with the limited-edition beer “Steigenberger 1930,” a pale lager crafted in honor of the group’s founding year. It is available in participating hotels as a tribute to 95 years of distinctive hospitality.

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