On 1 September 2022, hospitality business Accor will expand its existing global portfolio of 5,300 hotels, opening not one, but two locations in Münster, a cycling-friendly university city. Positioned in the mid-scale sector, the new Novotel Münster City features 117 spacious rooms, a modern lobby, the Gold & Brown restaurant serving California-inspired cuisine, and six conference rooms. The company’s economy hotel portfolio will be expanded with the new ibis budget Münster City, which has more than 123 modern rooms and a generous lobby offering a range of snacks and drinks. The two sister hotels will be located centrally on the Münsteraner Stadtring, just a few minutes from the historic city centre and Münster train station. The owner franchise partner for both hotels is Investhotel Gruppe, which already operates 18 hotels under various Accor brands and looks back on more than 30 years with Accor.
The opening of the new pair of hotels on the Münsteraner Stadtring will provide the city, which is known for its culture and student population and is a Mecca for cyclists, with two new options in different price categories.
Novotel Münster City is a family-friendly hotel in the upper mid-range segment, which also targets conference and business travellers, particularly during the week. Located at Von Steuben Strasse 4-6, the hotel has 117 rooms decorated in slate grey with contrasting red accents and finished with rounded furniture and design elements to create a homely feel. A strong focus on families is one of Novotel’s hallmarks ¬– up to two children under 16 can share a room with their parents free of charge. Alternatively, families can book a second room for half the standard room rate.
Culinary delights include the breakfast buffet and the Gold & Brown bar and restaurant, which serves both midday and evening meals. It specialises in food with a Californian flavour and offers a separate children’s menu for families. For business travellers there are six conference rooms equipped with state-of-the-art technology that can accommodate up to 200 people in total. The wellness area with fitness studio and sauna located on the sixth floor above the rooftops of Münster completes the range of facilities.
The city’s economy segment will also be expanded with the ibis budget Münster City located at Herwarthstrasse 8. Offering all the essentials and a modern look, it is ideal for business travellers as well as city breaks. The new hotel is one of the brand’s flagship locations with a total of 123 rooms, all comfortably furnished and providing space for up to two adults and one child. The colour scheme and design throughout the building create a welcoming atmosphere. The vestibules are painted in a warm shade of yellow. The guest rooms also have elements of sunshine yellow, while the floors feature a subtle lion pattern and the bathrooms are decorated in either orange, red, burgundy or blue. For light bites, self-service snacks and drinks are available in the open lobby area. Guests who want to get around in true Münster style by “leeze” (the local Münster term for a bike) can use the hotel’s bike storage free of charge.
“Münster is a wonderful city in northwest Germany that successfully combines a historic old city with modern elements and a relaxed student flair. We are delighted that by adding two internationally recognised hotel names to the city’s tourist offerings we can further enhance its appeal as a destination,” says Simone Harms, Hotel Director of the two hotels.
Münster train station is just a few minutes' walk from both hotels. The historic city centre, with attractions such as the Prinzipalmarkt marketplace, Flaniermeile promenade and Cathedral of St Paul, is also just a few hundred metres away. Other destinations within easy reach for visitors include the Messe- und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland conference centre, the University of Münster, the Aasee lake nature and recreation area, and the famous crime scene filming locations. Münster-Osnabrück airport is around 26 kilometres away.
The two hotels are owned and operated by the Investhotel Group, whose business activities are based on property development and real estate investments in the retail and hotel business segments. Investhotel and Accor are linked by a historic partnership. In 1980, the group signed the first franchise agreement for the ibis brand for a hotel in Moulins (Alliers) - the cornerstone for a cooperation that has lasted for more than 30 years.
Opening of Novotel and ibis budget Münster City
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ACCOR EXPANDS MID-SCALE AND ECONOMY RANGE IN MÜNSTER
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Novotel Hotels, Suites & Resorts offers destination hotels designed as comforting and energizing places where guests can ‘press pause’ and take time to enjoy the moments that really matter. The brand’s wide array of hotels, suites and resorts offer a multitude of services for business and leisure guests alike, including spacious, modular rooms with natural and intuitive design; 24/7 catering with nutritious choices; dedicated meeting spaces; attentive and proactive staff; family zones for the youngest guests; multi-purpose lobbies; and accessible fitness centers. Novotel, which has over 530 locations in more than 60 countries is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,300 properties throughout more than 110 countries, Novotel is also a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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ibis budget is a smart choice as a basecamp for spirited urban adventures. In-the-know world explorers appreciate the brand’s comfortable and intuitive design, Sweet Bed by ibis budget, and healthy and hearty breakfast buffets. At ibis budget, guests come together around their shared passion for revered sports, and enjoy fun, easy athletic pursuits to stay energized while on the road. For those with a taste for adventure and action, the hotels of ibis budget are conveniently located near major routes, airports and a growing number of city centers. ibis budget has more than 635 hotels in 20+ countries and is continuing to expand internationally. The brand is part of Accor, a world leading hospitality group counting over 5,300 properties throughout more than 110 countries, and a participating brand in ALL - Accor Live Limitless – a lifestyle loyalty program providing access to a wide variety of rewards, services and experiences.
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