Tag: Ritz-Carlton
Why the Waldorf Astoria Berlin does not live up to its claim
The outside view The Waldorf Astoria has been part of Berlin’s cityscape since 2013. (Photo: Carsten K. Rath) “If it doesn’t shine on the inside, it can’t sparkle on the…
Rath checks in: JW Marriott Hotel in Frankfurt: Raised expectations remain unfulfilled
Frankfurt The big hotel companies are creating or buying more and more brands. The aim is to give the guest more choice and better orientation. In my view, that only…
Hotel test Rath checks in: hotel palaces in India
I am visiting a country that is bursting with culture and diversity and produces the most beautiful palaces in the world. The Taj Lake Palace in Udaipur, the Umaid Bhawan…
Rath checks in: Europäischer Hof Heidelberg
Entrance to the European Court In the top league of German grand hotels for 150 years. (Photo: Europäischer Hof) “I lost my heart in Heidelberg… my heart, it beats on…
Ingo C. Peters has been running the house for 25 years
Birthday gala at the Four Seasons Ingo C. Peters (left) welcomed Hamburg’s Mayor Peter Tschentscher (centre) and owner Kurt Dohle, among others. (Photo: dpa) Hamburg For 25 years, Ingo C.…
Rath checks in: Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection
In these times of economic uncertainty, does it actually make sense to set up a new hotel chain in the luxury segment? As a hotelier, it is this one question…
Rath checks in: Berlin luxury hotels
Berlin – that currently stands for political coalition negotiations, but also for the Berlin Tower, the sophisticated Charlottenburg, the Berlin Wall and the notorious Kreuzberg. Many of my business trips…