Double top: Hotel Elephant Weimar receives two important awards
Weimar, November 26, 2024 - The Hotel Elephant Weimar impresses across the board: this is confirmed by two recent awards that not only recognize the hotel, but also the top achievements of the chef. Hotel Director Stefan Schwind celebrated the Elephant Weimar's selection as one of the “101 Best Hotels in Germany 2025” at a lavish gala on Lake Chiemsee, which is considered one of the most important industry events in the hotel industry. The jury of the renowned Aral Schlemmer Atlas had already honored chef Johannes Wallner at the end of October: He was voted one of the “50 best chefs in Germany”, as announced by the Busche publishing house at a gala in Hamburg.
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“The two top-class awards show that our reputation extends far beyond the borders of Thuringia,” says hotel director Stefan Schwind. “We are very proud of the recognition and feel encouraged to stay true to ourselves and continue on our chosen path. We want to offer travelers and locals, as well as our employees, a very special place of hospitality, togetherness and culture in the heart of Weimar.” Head chef Johannes Wallner is also delighted: “This award is a great honor for me and my team. It confirms that our concept of creating dishes at the highest level with the best regional products is the right way to go. I am incredibly proud of the performance of the entire team, without whom this success would not be possible.”
A place of enjoyment and encounters
A place of enjoyment and encounters The Hotel Elephant Weimar in the heart of the classic city is one of the most historic and renowned hotels in Germany. Operated by arcona Hotels & Resorts, the traditional hotel opened as an Autograph Collection hotel in October 2018 following extensive renovations. The unmistakable charm of the boutique hotel is characterized by timelessly elegant design as well as classic art deco and building elements, which come to the fore in 99 comfortable rooms and suites, the conference rooms and the public areas.
In the Lichtsaal, the heart of the hotel, the focus is on the multifaceted cultural program and the hotel's own art collection. Guests will find authentic and uncomplicated enjoyment in the stylish AnnA restaurant as well as in the bar and wine bar. Today more than ever, the Hotel Elephant Weimar is a place of open encounters and inspires travelers as well as locals and visitors to the region as a hotspot and living room of the city.
Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection
The Hotel Elephant Weimar in the heart of the city of classics is one of the most historic and renowned hotels in Germany. Operated by arcona Hotels & Resorts, the traditional hotel opened as an Autograph Collection hotel in October 2018 after extensive renovation. Under this brand, Marriott unites exceptional, hand-picked hotels with a unique perspective on design, craftsmanship and hospitality under the premise “exactly like nothing else”. The unmistakable charm of the boutique hotel is characterized by timelessly elegant design as well as classic art deco and building elements, which come to the fore in 99 comfortable rooms and suites, the conference rooms and the public areas. In the Lichtsaal, the heart of the hotel, the focus is on the multifaceted cultural program and the hotel's own art collection. Guests will find authentic and uncomplicated enjoyment in the stylish AnnA restaurant as well as in the bar and wine bar. Today more than ever, the Hotel Elephant Weimar is a place of open encounters and, as a hotspot and living room of the city, inspires travelers as well as locals and visitors to the region. Anyone who enters this place can feel it.
arcona Hotels & Resorts
Founded in 2008, arcona Hotels & Resorts, based in Rostock, specializes in the operation and development of first-class leisure and vacation hotels. The nine arcona hotels are currently located in properties, some of which are listed buildings, at well-known vacation destinations such as Rügen, Sylt and Usedom. The portfolio includes the well-known Hotel Elephant Weimar, the traditional Hotel Kaiserhof on Usedom and the Schloss Teschow golf club. As a licensee of the Barefoot concept developed by Til Schweiger, arcona also operates Barefoot Hotels at established destinations such as Mallorca. The owners and shareholders of arcona are Alexander Winter and Treugast founder Prof. Stephan Gerhard. The company is based in the listed Zeeck'sche Villa in Rostock.
