Thanks to our expertise in the lodging and real estate sectors, Deka Immobilien is one of Europe’s leading hotel investors. Investments in Germany and in 12 top European locations, along with a presence in the US hotel market, have allowed us to build up a broadly diversified and high-quality international portfolio over the past decades. Today, our portfolio of properties is made up of more than 75 hotels and is valued at over EUR 4 billion.
Anantara The Marker, Dublin
InterContinental, Warsaw
Luxury Sofitel Hotel Bayerpost, Munich
Along with specific factors that determine a property’s value, strategic fit plays a decisive role in a hotel’s success. The location, property, concept and operator all need to go together. As an experienced, responsible real estate manager, we are interested in long-term leases with creditworthy tenants in combination with high-powered brands. Accordingly, our hotel specialists work in close partnership with more than 30 national and international hotel brands, from the budget segment to luxury providers.
The appeal of hotels as an asset class lies in the diversity, the people and their professionalism as well as in the perfect interaction between operator and owner.
Dr. Markus DoleschalHead of Real Estate Management Hotel
From royal post office to luxury hotel
Originally built to be the main royal Bavarian post office, this distinguished building is located at Munich’s central station. Some 100 years later, the former post office building, designed in the style of the Italian High Renaissance, is now home to the five-star luxury hotel Sofitel München Bayerpost.
A team of architects from Munich had the listed building gutted to restore the original design of wide open spaces and high ceilings. The north wing was replaced by an imposing new structure that accommodates around half of the 339 rooms and 57 suites and offers views reaching as far as the Alps from the upper floors.
The Sofitel Hotel Bayerpost in Munich.
The Sofitel Hotel Bayerpost in Munich.
Guests passing through the venerable façade into the five-star hotel discover a modern building featuring a unique combination of mid- to late-19th century style and design-oriented furnishings. The centrepiece is the foyer. Measuring 27 metres in height, it provides access from the lobby to the building section at the rear.
We are delighted to have joined forces with Accor and the Sofitel brand in a contract to incorporate the special history of this high-calibre property located right in the heart of the city into a new design and to secure its position as a flagship in Munich’s hotel market.
Dirk NeubauerAsset Manager
Anantara The Marker Dublin – the essence of Irish hospitality
Anantara The Marker Dublin – a five-star luxury designer hotel at Grand Canal Square in the middle of the city’s new, vibrant business and culture district – truly deserves its name. Located at a milestone of a historic canal that stretches along the coast of Ireland, the hotel is situated in the beating heart of the city’s Silicon Docks and the nearby International Financial Services Centre, making it a hotspot for global and European business.
Thanks to its sophisticated architecture and futuristic appearance, the building is a remarkable eye-catcher with an impressively sleek and urban look, as well as modern, contemporary design. Originally planned by Aires Mateus & Associates Architects and completed by McCauley Daye O’Connell Architects, the building’s clear lines and geometric forms reflect the character of the nearby Bord Gáis Energy Theatre (designed by Daniel Libeskind) and the many attractions throughout Grand Canal Square, which was laid out by Martha Schwartz.
From here, guests can enjoy a breathtaking view of Grand Canal Square and the Dublin Docklands. The central location makes it the perfect starting point for sightseeing or business. All 187 rooms are equipped with furniture from talented Irish designers. The hotel also offers nine conference and ball rooms with space for up to 350 people, making them ideally suited for business events and weddings. The roof terrace and award-winning spa facilities are especially popular among guests who are looking to relax and recharge.
The hotel has received multiple nominations for the prestigious World Travel Awards in categories such as Ireland’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2022 and 2023, Ireland’s Leading Hotel Suite 2022 and Europe’s Leading New Hotel 2021. In addition, it was named Ireland’s best hotel at the Condé Nast Traveler 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards. That speaks for itself!
The five-star Anantara The Marker Dublin is part of a new urban concept in Dublin and sets the standard for luxury hotels in Ireland.
Native Manchester – a monument to the Industrial Revolution
The Native Manchester aparthotel is located in the heart of Manchester, just a stone’s throw from the city’s central station. Built in 1867, it looks back on a rich and storied history. Originally, it acted as one of four warehouses for the Manchester, Sheffield & Lincolnshire Railway – or MS&LR for short. At the time, it was known as the “London Warehouse” and was the destination for goods (especially cotton bales) that arrived by ship from America and were stored here before being transported by canal to the mills in the British capital. Manchester was chosen as the centre of wool trading on account of its notoriously wet weather, since the conditions made it possible to keep raw cotton damp enough for easy processing later on.
Today it is under a long-term lease to the hotel operator Native Places. The Ducie Street Warehouse was named the best new hotel in northern England by The Sunday Times just a week after it opened. Among other amenities, the paper also highlighted its 166 high-end rooms with a generous average size of 62 square metres per room. Alongside towering cast iron pillars, a massive central atrium and exposed brickwork, each apartment features a fully equipped kitchen and gorgeous hardwood floors. On the ground floor, the unique, stylish boutique concept includes dining and fitness options, conference rooms, a café, a small cinema and a terrace.
The Native Manchester combines old and new, local and international, serviced apartment and hotel in a one-of-a-kind atmosphere that has made it into the most happening social hub in Manchester.
Kay StroblAsset Manager
Hotel Amsterdam American: a rich history
This four-star hotel at Leidsekade 97 in Amsterdam is one of the jewels in our portfolio of hotels in the Netherlands. The legendary 175-room house is situated in one of the best-known art nouveau buildings in Amsterdam, on a picturesque canal in the heart of the city, with the Vondelpark and the museum district (featuring the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum) just around the corner. The hotel’s location in the heart of Amsterdam, near many of the city’s top attractions, makes it a perfect base for exploring the Dutch capital.
The building dates back to the early 20th century and was originally built as a luxury hotel catering to wealthy American travellers. Known for its opulent décor and top-notch amenities, it was a popular destination for Americans visiting Europe. The building itself is a beautiful example of early 20th century architecture, with ornate details and elegant lines. The Dutch architects Willem Kromhout and Herman Gerard Jansen designed this eye-catcher in art nouveau and art deco style.
Steeped in history, the building has gone through several changes and renovations over the decades, but it has always retained its status as a premier destination for travellers. In the 1960s and 1970s, it was a popular spot for celebrities and VIPs, who were drawn to its central location and upscale atmosphere. In 2020, the building underwent a major renovation before being reopened as a luxury hotel and entertainment destination called the “Hard Rock American”.
Since 2023, Ireland’s Dalata Hotel Group has been operating it under the name Clayton Hotel Amsterdam American. Dalata Group is Ireland’s largest hotel operator, with a rapidly growing presence in the United Kingdom and continental Europe.
Dalata plans to invest roughly EUR 4.5 million to modernise the hotel in the years ahead. The improvements include an investment in the hotel’s sustainability, which will lead to a substantial reduction in its carbon footprint.
We look forward to continuing our previous working relationship with Dalata Group at many locations in the United Kingdom and in the Netherlands as well.
Daniel MeijerAsset Manager
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