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{{Short description|Hotel in Hamburg, Germany}}
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|location = [[Hamburg]]
|location = [[Hamburg]]
|address = Neuer Jungfernstieg 9–14 <br />20354 [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]]
|address = Neuer Jungfernstieg 9–14 <br />20354 [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]]
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|opening_date = {{start date|1897}}<ref>''[http://www.famoushotels.org/hotels/141 Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg]'' at ''famoushotels.org'', Retrieved 24 April 2016</ref>
|opened_date = {{start date|1897}}<ref>''[http://www.famoushotels.org/hotels/141 Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg]'' at ''famoushotels.org'', Retrieved 24 April 2016</ref>
|owner = [[Dohle]] GmbH & Co KG
|owner = [[Dohle]] GmbH & Co KG
|operator = [[Fairmont Raffles Hotels International|Fairmont Raffles Hotels]]
|operator = [[Fairmont Raffles Hotels International|Fairmont Raffles Hotels]]
|affiliation = [[The Leading Hotels of the World]]
|affiliation =
|website = {{official website|http://www.fairmont.com/vier-jahreszeiten-hamburg/}}
|website = {{official website|http://www.fairmont.com/vier-jahreszeiten-hamburg/}}
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The '''Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten''' is a luxury hotel located on the Neuer Jungfernstieg in [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]]. It is recognized as one of the top hotels in the world.{{whom|date=June 2015}} The hotel has received numerous national and international awards and is a member of [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] alliance.
The '''Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten''' is a luxury hotel located on the Neuer Jungfernstieg in [[Hamburg]], [[Germany]]. It is recognized as one of the top hotels in the world.{{whom|date=June 2015}} The hotel has received numerous national and international awards.


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:Hamburg-Binnenalster.JPG|thumbnail|left|Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten as seen across the [[Binnenalster]]]]
[[File:Hamburg-Binnenalster.JPG|thumbnail|left|Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten as seen across the [[Binnenalster]]]]
During an auction on February 24, 1897 [[Friedrich Haerlin]] bought the small and inconspicuous building with just 11 rooms and 3 bathrooms on the west side of the [[Binnenalster|Inner Alster]]. Haerlin transformed the building into a luxury hotel, naming it the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. In 1905, an extension of the hotel was opened which made it a grand hotel with 57 rooms. In 1911, additional property was acquired in the neighborhood, creating a total of 140 bedrooms and 50 bathrooms.
[[Friedrich Haerlin]] bought a small building with just 11 rooms and 3 bathrooms on the west side of the [[Binnenalster|Inner Alster]] at an auction on 24 February 1897. Haerlin transformed the building into a luxury hotel, naming it the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. In 1905, he opened an extension to the hotel, increasing it to 57 rooms. In 1911, the hotel was expanded again, to a total of 140 bedrooms and 50 bathrooms.


As a result of [[World War I]], the "Haus Neuer Jungfernstieg Nr. 14" was seized by the [[High Command of Coastal Defence]] in 1915. The hotel was poorly maintained during this time period. Haerlin’s three sons were assigned to fight at the front. Two of his sons, Otto and Wilhelm, died in Flanders while his third son, Fritz, survived the war. During the German Revolution of 1918 – 1919 mutinous sailors shelled the [[Alster Pavilion]]. The revolutionary Supreme Marine Council took over the hotel until March 1919. The poorly maintained and damaged hotel had to be completely re-renovated. In 1919 the Haerlin Restaurant was opened, followed by the [[Art Deco]] styled Jahreszeiten Grill in 1925.
In 1915, soon after the outbreak of [[World War I]], the hotel was commandeered by the [[High Command of Coastal Defence]]. Haerlin’s three sons were drafted. Two, Otto and Wilhelm, died at the front in Flanders while his third son, Fritz, survived the war. During the [[German Revolution of 1918–1919]], mutinous sailors shelled the hotel from the nearby Alsterpavillon. The revolutionary Supreme Marine Council took over the hotel from November 1918-March 1919. The looted and damaged hotel had to be completely renovated. In 1919 the hotel opened the Haerlin Restaurant, followed by the [[Art Deco]] styled Jahreszeiten Grill in 1925.


In 1928, all of the guest rooms were upgraded and a 5th floor observation balcony was built. In addition to this, the renovation of the characteristic green copper roof was completed. In 1932 the founder’s son, Fritz Haerlin, took over the hotel at Neuer Jungfernstieg. During the 1930s, like his father, Fritz invested in distinctive restaurants and bars and opened the Biedermeier-style Café Condi and the Jahreszeiten Keller, since 1998 known as [[Doc Cheng's]].
In 1928, all of the guest rooms were upgraded and a 5th floor balcony was constructed. In addition to this, the multiple structures were unified with the addition of the hotel's trademark green copper roof. In 1932, Fritz Haerlin took over the hotel from his father. During the 1930s, Fritz invested in distinctive restaurants and bars and opened the Biedermeier-style Café Condi and the Jahreszeiten Keller (since 1998 known as [[Doc Cheng's]]).


During [[World War II]], the hotel was only slightly damaged by bomb attacks. After the end of the war, the hotel served as headquarters of the British 7th Armoured Division until 1952. On April 4, 1952, the hotel’s reopening took place. In 1966 the hotel became a member of [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] alliance. In 1973 [[Gert Pranter]] took the lead as hotel director.
During [[World War II]], the hotel was only slightly damaged by Allied air raids. After the end of the war, the hotel served as headquarters of the British 7th Armoured Division until 1952. On 4 April 1952 the hotel’s reopening took place. In 1966, the hotel became a member of [[The Leading Hotels of the World]] alliance. In 1973, [[Gert Pranter]] became hotel director.


In 1989 the hotel heirs and daughters decided to sell the business. Max Grundig and Jürgen Schneider were interested in buying the properties. The hotel from Haerlins heirs was sold for 215 million [[Deutsche Mark]] to the Japanese [[Aoki Corporation]] which resold the business to [[Raffles International Limited]] on July 31, 1997. On October 1, 1997 Ingo C. Peters was appointed the new director of the hotel. On April 30, 2007 the hotel was the first property to belong to the Canadian hotel group [[Fairmont Hotels & Resorts]]. During the period 2007-2010 the hotel was renovated for around 25 million euros.
In 1989, the Haerlin heirs sold the hotel for 215 million [[Deutsche Mark]] to the Japanese [[Aoki Corporation]], which placed the property in their [[Westin Hotels]] division in 1991. Aoki resold the hotel to [[FRHI Hotels & Resorts|Raffles International Limited]] on 31 July 1997 and it was renamed '''Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten'''.


On 1 October 1997 Ingo C. Peters was appointed the new director of the hotel. In 2006, Raffles Hotels and [[Fairmont Hotels & Resorts]] were merged into Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, and the hotel was renamed '''Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten''' on 30 April 2007. During the period 2007-2010, the hotel was renovated for around 25 million euros.
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In February 2013, the family owned retail chain [[Dohle]] acquired the hotel. The daily management remained with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. According to media reporting, it is said Dohle paid around 35 million euros. In 2010 Dohle also led the modernization of 156 guest rooms, restaurants, and spa facilities.<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/hotel-vier-jahreszeiten-wechselt-eigentuemer-a-881536.html ''Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten wechselt Eigentümer'']. Spiegel Online, February 5th, 2013.</ref>


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In February 2013, the family-owned retail chain [[Dohle]] acquired the hotel for 35 million euros. Management remained with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Dohle renovated the 156 guest rooms, the restaurants, and spa facilities.<ref>[http://www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/unternehmen/hotel-vier-jahreszeiten-wechselt-eigentuemer-a-881536.html ''Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten wechselt Eigentümer'']. Spiegel Online, February 5th, 2013.</ref>
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Over the past decade, the hotel restaurant Haerlin has received many [[Michelin Guide]] awards and since 2010, under the management of [[Christoph Rüffer]], has received two [[Michelin star]]s.

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Over the past decade, the hotel restaurant Haerlin has received many [[Michelin Guide]] awards and, since 2010, under the management of [[Christoph Rüffer]], has received two [[Michelin star]]s.


==References==
==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg}}
{{commons category|Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg}}
* [http://www.hvj.de/de/index.php official website]
* [http://www.hvj.de/ official website]
* [http://www.fairmont.com/vier-jahreszeiten-hamburg official chain website]
* [http://www.fairmont.com/vier-jahreszeiten-hamburg official chain website]
* [http://www.restaurant-haerlin.de/en/index.php Official Haerlin Restaurant website]
* [http://www.restaurant-haerlin.de/en/index.php Official Haerlin Restaurant website]
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[[Category:Hotels in Germany]]
[[Category:Hotels in Hamburg]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Hamburg-Mitte]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Hamburg-Mitte]]
[[Category:1905 establishments in Germany]]
[[Category:1905 establishments in Germany]]

Latest revision as of 11:42, 21 February 2024

Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten
Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten on Neuer Jungfernstieg
Map
General information
LocationHamburg
AddressNeuer Jungfernstieg 9–14
20354 Hamburg, Germany
Coordinates53°33′20″N 9°59′30″E / 53.55556°N 9.99167°E / 53.55556; 9.99167
Opened1897 (1897)[1]
OwnerDohle GmbH & Co KG
ManagementFairmont Raffles Hotels
Other information
Number of rooms156
Number of restaurants7
Number of bars2
Website
Official website

The Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten is a luxury hotel located on the Neuer Jungfernstieg in Hamburg, Germany. It is recognized as one of the top hotels in the world.[according to whom?] The hotel has received numerous national and international awards.

History

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Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten as seen across the Binnenalster

Friedrich Haerlin bought a small building with just 11 rooms and 3 bathrooms on the west side of the Inner Alster at an auction on 24 February 1897. Haerlin transformed the building into a luxury hotel, naming it the Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten. In 1905, he opened an extension to the hotel, increasing it to 57 rooms. In 1911, the hotel was expanded again, to a total of 140 bedrooms and 50 bathrooms.

In 1915, soon after the outbreak of World War I, the hotel was commandeered by the High Command of Coastal Defence. Haerlin’s three sons were drafted. Two, Otto and Wilhelm, died at the front in Flanders while his third son, Fritz, survived the war. During the German Revolution of 1918–1919, mutinous sailors shelled the hotel from the nearby Alsterpavillon. The revolutionary Supreme Marine Council took over the hotel from November 1918-March 1919. The looted and damaged hotel had to be completely renovated. In 1919 the hotel opened the Haerlin Restaurant, followed by the Art Deco styled Jahreszeiten Grill in 1925.

In 1928, all of the guest rooms were upgraded and a 5th floor balcony was constructed. In addition to this, the multiple structures were unified with the addition of the hotel's trademark green copper roof. In 1932, Fritz Haerlin took over the hotel from his father. During the 1930s, Fritz invested in distinctive restaurants and bars and opened the Biedermeier-style Café Condi and the Jahreszeiten Keller (since 1998 known as Doc Cheng's).

During World War II, the hotel was only slightly damaged by Allied air raids. After the end of the war, the hotel served as headquarters of the British 7th Armoured Division until 1952. On 4 April 1952 the hotel’s reopening took place. In 1966, the hotel became a member of The Leading Hotels of the World alliance. In 1973, Gert Pranter became hotel director.

In 1989, the Haerlin heirs sold the hotel for 215 million Deutsche Mark to the Japanese Aoki Corporation, which placed the property in their Westin Hotels division in 1991. Aoki resold the hotel to Raffles International Limited on 31 July 1997 and it was renamed Raffles Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten.

On 1 October 1997 Ingo C. Peters was appointed the new director of the hotel. In 2006, Raffles Hotels and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts were merged into Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, and the hotel was renamed Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten on 30 April 2007. During the period 2007-2010, the hotel was renovated for around 25 million euros.

In February 2013, the family-owned retail chain Dohle acquired the hotel for 35 million euros. Management remained with Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. Dohle renovated the 156 guest rooms, the restaurants, and spa facilities.[2]

Over the past decade, the hotel restaurant Haerlin has received many Michelin Guide awards and, since 2010, under the management of Christoph Rüffer, has received two Michelin stars.

References

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  1. ^ Vier Jahreszeiten Hamburg at famoushotels.org, Retrieved 24 April 2016
  2. ^ Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten wechselt Eigentümer. Spiegel Online, February 5th, 2013.
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