Preserved history of Gelsenkirchen: long-standing and historical hotels

Gelsenkirchen is home to several special hotels that will amaze lovers of history and everything connected with the culture of past centuries. In one of the city’s strict buildings with centuries of history, is housed the attractive hotel Stern. It has 18 rooms, all of which have been decorated in a unique historical style. Wooden carved furniture and restored brick walls, high ceilings and massive chandeliers that scream ancient traditions, are some things you will find here. Especially popular among the hotel’s guests are the attic rooms located on the top floor, in which it was possible to restore the original ceiling and windows. On the ground floor of the hotel, there is a very nice bistro restaurant, decorated with antique furniture and antique paintings.

Hotel St. Petrus Unique historic-style décor is what makes the Hotel St. Petrus stand out. The hotel is located in one of the most beautiful historical buildings of the city whose facade is painted in pink and white. A rich collection of antique furniture and works of art is hidden within the walls of the hotel, and all rooms have been furnished with antique furniture. The rooms are beautified with exquisite fabrics of purple and white color. Some of them have a very unusual ceiling finish. On the first floor of the hotel, you will find a magnificent restaurant, which is also furnished with priceless antique furniture and decorated with paintings by famous German painters. The menu in the restaurant is also “historical”; many of the dishes are prepared according to the same old recipes.
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Ambient Hotel Zum Schwan Within walking distance of the city’s shopping streets is sited the Ambient Hotel Zum Schwan which was also opened in a completely renovated old building. Its rooms were decorated in accordance with the traditions of past years. They were beautifully designed with light wood finish and equipped with furniture in the style of the first half of the 20th century. On the first floor of the historic building is outfitted a wonderful relaxation area with a fireplace, and the restored courtyard is of particular interest. Block pavements and small platforms are laid out in the courtyard, and ancient stone sculptures are represented among the dense thickets of trees.

Schloss Berge On the territory of a fabulously beautiful park, is sited the hotel-castle Schloss Berge . It was built in the 13th century and is today one of the outstanding architectural monuments of the city. The hotel presents its clients wonderful, luxurious rooms decorated in an elegant style and with genuine works of art. Schloss Berge has a chic restaurant serving national cuisine, some of which are served in the conservatory. In summer, tables are set on the outdoor terrace in the courtyard. The luxury castle hotel offers a host of additional services should you want to organize celebrations and business events; many couples choose it for a wedding ceremony.

Hotel Buerer Hof Another attractive historic building bordered by an interesting landscaped garden, is occupied by the Hotel Buerer Hof . This place features aristocratic rooms furnished with simple dark wood furniture and upholstered furniture covered with pastel shades. The hotel’s public zone features leather armchairs and sofas, which is also a tribute from the elegant traditions of past years. Beautiful floor lamps and ancient lamps mounted on the walls, a variety of paintings and mirrors in massive wooden frames, and originally decorated breakfast room with national style table wares – all give guests of the hotel an opportunity to get acquainted with many traditions of the region that have remained unchanged for many years.