Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg

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HOTEL ATL ANTIC KEMPINSKI HAMBURG HOTEL ATL ANTIC KEMPINSKI HAMBURG

LOCATED RIGHT IN THE HEART OF THE CITY, THE HOTEL ATLANTIC

KEMPINSKI HAMBURG OPENED ON 2 MAY, 1909 AS A GRAND HOTEL FOR

PASSENGERS OF LUXURY CRUISE LINERS

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It is much more than a hotel: the history and the guest list of Hamburg’s most legendary and traditional hotel reflects its relevance in the social life of the Hanseatic city. Today, the magnificent white building is one of Hamburg’s landmarks. Whether as a destination for international stars or a setting for James Bond (in “Tomorrow Never Dies”), the Hotel Atlantic is an institution.

Two and a half years after the most comprehensive refurbishment in a century

began on this landmark hotel on Lake Alster, the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg is ringing in a new era in 2012 with 245 completely renovated rooms and suites that present a new modern and elegant style.

In tune with the hotel’s ethos of "Individuality, Tradition and Inspiration", this five-star luxury hotel is taking its rightful place among the leading luxury hotels of the city and of the world.

The perfect synergy of a high level of service and the personality and grace of a grand hotel have made the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg one of the most prestigious hotels not only in Hamburg but in all of Germany and indeed the whole world, both as a place to stay and as a venue for high-end congresses, events, and banquets. The hotel is ideally located on Lake Alster, just a few minutes’ walk from the main railway station, the city centre and the trade fair centre. This location makes it the

perfect vantage point for accessing Hamburg’s wealth of business and leisure opportunities.

The hotel is a landmark that is both lively and charismatic; a venue for people to meet and interact, for Hanseatic culture and joie de vivre in the heart of the city, and has been for more than 100 years.

Alster Lake, Elbphilharmonie, View from rooftop

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1909

01/2010 – 08/2012

Atlantic Hotel Betriebsgesellschaft mbH

Kempinski Hotels

Franco Esposito, since January 2016

221 (188 rooms, 33 suites)

Atlantic Restaurant, Atlantic Alstersalon, Atlantic Bar and Atrium, Energy Clinic (pool, sauna, gym and spa treatments), PrivateMax (private in-house cinema for up to eight people).

The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski is situated on the banks of Lake Alster and close to the central station and the city centre. Famous theatres and musicals, numerous museums, trendy restaurants and exclusive shopping arcades are located nearby.

City centre: 0.5 km Central station: 0.5 km Hamburg Congress Centre: 3 km Hamburg-Fuhlsbüttel Airport: 12 km

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Since January 2016 Franco Esposito is the Managing Director of the 5-star-superior Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg. As a general manager and also while in other senior positions, Esposito has already worked for many globally successful companies such as Marriott, Sheraton, Oberoi and Kempinski. Prior to this appointment the father-of-two was a successful businessman offering strategic advice to national and international hotel projects.

“With Franco Esposito we have acquired an extremely adept, internationally experienced and future-oriented general manager for the Atlantic,” said Dr. Bernard große Broermann, the hotel proprietor.

Franco Esposito is an acknowledged hotel expert taking on the major challenges of the traditional Hamburg hotel. In addition to professional expertise he has a strong emotional connection to the Atlantic as he is born in Hamburg and even completed his apprenticeship in the Hotel Atlantic.

“It is a privilege to be a part of the Atlantic’s history and now its future. It was here with my apprenticeship that my career began and now I have the chance to share my experience.” Franco Esposito

MANAGING DIRECTOR

FRANCO ESPOSITO

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18 8 ROOMSFACILITIES 3 3 ROOMS

Superior Room (app. 30-40 sqm),

Deluxe Room (app. 40-45 sqm),

Deluxe Room with a lake view

(app. 50 sqm)

Nespresso coffee machine,

flat-screen, cable TV,

video-on-demand, WLAN,

iPod docking station, air conditioning.

Junior Suite (app. 55 sqm),

Junior Suite with a lake view

(app. 55 sqm),

Superior Suite with a lake view

(up to 85 sqm, two separate rooms),

Deluxe Suite with a lake view

(up to 100 sqm).

COSMOPOLITAN, HANSEATIC AND TIMELESS ELEGANCE – THE NEW

INTERIOR DESIGN DRAWS HEAVILY ON BOTH CLASSIC AND MARITIME

COMPONENTS AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY EUROPEAN DESIGN.

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A symbiosis of elegant carpets, silks, and premium quality materials such as Macassor ebony, Murano glass and Carrara marble create a luxurious ambiance of wellbeing. All this is combined with modern art and designer furniture. The hotel commissioned 254 pieces of original art by Hamburg artists Heinke Böhnert and Carsten Westphal to adorn the rooms. The nuances of colour and decor on all four floors were inspired by the Belle

Époque and Art Deco eras and pay homage to Hamburg, which is and has always been a “gateway to the world”.

All 188 rooms and 33 luxury suites provide the ultimate in grand hotel comfort; up to four-metre high ceilings create a feeling of spaciousness in all rooms and many of the rooms still retain their original historical stucco features.

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THIS PIECE OF TRUE HANSEATIC ELEGANCE AND TRADITION IS LOCATED

DIRECTLY BENEATH THE HOTEL’S ICON: TWO CARYATIDS CARRYING

ONE GLOBE..

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The exclusive apartment has always been named the Atlantic Suite and it has always accommodated the most prestigious guests, such as Henry A. Kissinger, S.E. Wladimir Semjonow and Neil Armstrong.The spacious accommodation offers a classy interior, the highest levels of comfort and unparalleled panoramic views over the city skyline, stretching from Lake Alster to the harbour. The suite redefines individual and sophisticated luxury with unique pieces from European designers combined with contemporary styles.

Further features include historical stucco and wood panelling, mirrors, adornments,

handmade carpets, luxury silk curtains, design pieces, Swarovski chandeliers, a Bang & Olufsen TV system, a Bose sound system and a Bulthaup pantry kitchen.

The Atlantic Suite can be expanded to be as large as 245 sqm and five rooms (with connecting doors and two separate floors). The suite includes two bathrooms made of Nero Marquina and Carrara marble with a rain shower and heated floor, three separate guest toilets, two master bedrooms, two living rooms, one dining/conference room and one pantry kitchen.

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TO CONSERVE MORE THAN A HUNDRED YEARS OF GRAND HOTEL HISTORY AND

HANSEATIC TRADITION, SOME FAMOUS ATLANTIC CLASSICS, LIKE LOBSTER

BISQUE, BEEF TATAR AND SOLE “MEUNIÈRE” HAVE REMAINED ON THE MENU AT

THE Á LA CARTE ATLANTIC RESTAURANT.

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The culinary concept is threefold, focusing on classical, maritime and regional specialities. André Trojanowski s sophisticated dishes display the diversity of the flavours of the north perfectly.Even in terms of service, the legendary Atlantic Restaurant goes for tradition. Beef Tartar, Chateaubriand or Crêpe Suzette: classics such as these are served in the proper style and directly at the table for a holistic experience of culinary highlights.

Another piece of tradition: Maître Wilfried Kopf and Sommelier Lars Hentschel have looked after guests for more than 17 years and know many personal preferences. From Rod Stewart to Pierce Brosnan, they can tell stories about famous guests and funny encounters. Although being committed to absolute discretion, both of them like to have a chat with their clientele and tell anecdotes that make guests smile.

Open Monday to Friday for lunch from 12 to 2.30 pm and dinner from 6 to 10.30 pm. Saturday from 6 to 10.30 pm.

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WORDLESS. COMPELLING. HANSEATIC. UNMISTAKABLE.

— ATLANTIC —GRILL & HEALTH

That’s the slogan of the new Atlantic Grill& Health Restaurant, directly overlooking thewaters of Hamburg’s Alster.

Head chef Christian Michel and his Grill & Health crew offer taste experiences of a light and flavoursome variety.

Whether business or private, alone or in twos, with family or friends –  the Atlantic  Grill & Health  is the trendy option with hanseatic flair for conscious, culinary enjoyment. If you’re looking for regional products, sustainability and a feel-good atmosphere – the Atlantic Grill & Health is the right place.

Open Monday to Friday from 12 to 11 pm. Saturday from 12.30 to 11 pm and Sunday from 12.30 to 22.30 pm.

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TWO OF THE CITY’S MOST SECLUDED OASES

— ATLANTIC BAR —AND ATRIUM

The Art Deco Atlantic Bar and Atrium: two of the city’s most secluded oases – are both stylish and legendary and spots where guests can relax with a cup of tea, savour a gourmet sandwich or settle back with a well-mixed cocktail after a busy day. The lobby and bar has always been a hotspot of Hamburg’s society, and is famous as a location for business meetings or for a cosy high tea by the fireplace.

The Atrium is the hotel’s serene inner courtyard and introduces guests to a true Roman paradise in the heart of Hamburg. With an ambiance of Mediterranean charm and serenity, the Atlantic Atrium provides the perfect place to escape from the city for a while and enjoy light meals, coffee, cocktails or simply a glass of champagne in an amazing atmosphere with blue skies above.

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Hanseatic hospitality, culinary excellence, and professional service for an unforgettable event - at home, in Hamburg, or worldwide.

The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg offers

first-class service and culinary competence even

outside its own venues: The Atlantic catering team

guarantees Hanseatic hospitality and creative

gourmet cuisine at its best for up to 3,500 people,

as well as perfect logistics, atmospheric locations

and tailor-made concepts for your celebration – be

it at home, at your company or in a location of your

choosing.

HAMBURG’S FINEST CATERING SERVICE

MEETINGS & EVENTS

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Offering the maritime, cosmopolitan, and stately

elegance of the Hanseatic lifestyle and its traditions,

since its opening in 1909 the Hotel Atlantic has

been a hotspot of Hamburg’s society and a stage

for the most prestigious balls in the city. The hotel

offers 13 stylish venues, magnificent ballrooms,

and historical salons – all of which are located

around a picturesque courtyard. Events, meetings,

and conferences with up to 600 people or balls and

receptions for up to 1,200 people will find a unique

and individual setting on the banks of Lake Alster.

First-class service and a professional, enthusiastic

team guarantee a smooth handling of every kind of

convention. Combined with the exquisite culinary

offerings of the Atlantic’s gourmet cuisine, every

event is sure to be an unforgettable success.

DEFINED BY ITS EXCEPTIONAL ARCHITECTURE DATING FROM THE

EARLY 20TH CENTURY, THE GRAND HOTEL WITH 8 FUNCTION ROOMS

OFFERS A BREATHTAKING VENUE FOR OUTSTANDING CONFERENCES,

INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS AND EVENTS OF ALL KINDS.

MEETINGS & EVENTS

FIRST PRIVATE CINEMA IN A GRAND HOTEL

The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski hosts the first private cinema in a German grand hotel. The in-house PrivateMax offers undiluted movie pleasure for up to eight people and a unique setting for hotel guests and external visitors.

The hotel offers a choice of more than 100 movies, from world-renowned classics like James Bond or Breakfast at Tiffany‘s to German comedies and modern blockbusters like Lord

of the Rings. For a true cinematic experience, nachos and popcorn are served as well.

The location fee is EUR 100 for up to four people and EUR 150 for up to eight people and includes one film from the in-house DVD shop. In addition, the PrivateMax can be rented for private screenings, business presentations or half-day or full-day meetings.

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The Energy Clinic, the exclusive day and hotel spa of the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski, offers high-class, relaxing, and energising treatments, massages and rejuvenation programmes.Its wellness concept is based upon twenty years of science and combines old Chinese wisdom with modern techniques to maximise health, wellbeing and beauty.

The Energy Clinic includes an indoor pool with a sauna and a solarium as well as a small gym with cross-trainers and barbells.

The Energy Clinic is open Monday to Saturday from 7 am to 10 pm and on Sunday and bank holidays from 8 am to 8 pm.

ULTIMATE RELAXATION

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AND PROMINENT GUESTS

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The Hotel Atlantic Kempinski opened on 2 May, 1909 as a grand hotel for passengers of fa-mous and luxurious cruise liners. Today, it is much more than a hotel. The history and guest list of Hamburg’s most legendary and traditional hotel reflect its relevance to the social life of the Hanseatic city and today the magnificent white building is one of Hamburg’s most famous landmarks.

1909

After taking two years to build and with as much as 14 million gold marks spent on construction, the Atlantic Hotel is opened during a gala dinner on 2 May, 1909. Among the guests are the Chancellor of the Republic Bernhard Fürst von Bülow, Hamburg’s first Mayor Albert Ballin (General Director of Hapag) and numerous generals, admirals, industrial magnates and ship owners. On the first Friday follow-ing the opening ceremony the hotel was fully booked for the first time. A steam ship of the Hamburg South and Hamburg America lines brought 240 first-class passen-gers to the hotel. The director of the hotel restaurant was world-famous cook Franz Pfordte, who was supported by Alfred Walterspiel as the chef.

1934

The first Siemens teletype is installed in a European hotel.

1940

New Year’s Eve Menu during wartime: Cold Lobster with Mayonnaise * Kangaroo Tail Soup * Roast Hare or Turkey with Side-Dishes * Vanilla Ice Cream with Fresh Strawberries

Food coupon charge: 20 g butter and 50 g bread coupon. Cover charge: 12.00 Re-ichsmark plus service fee

1942

The following lines are added to the menu: “The possibility of an air raid warning forces us to kindly ask our honoured guests for immediate payment.”

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1945

The hotel is sequestered for five years by the English occupying powers. By 5 May, the following menu was served: Iced Melon * Clear Turtle Soup * Cray Fish English Style * Roasted Spring Chicken, Garden Peas, Carrots in Butter and New Potatoes * Raspberries and Praline Ice, Sweet Meats * Mocha and Cream

1950

After its release by the English occupying forces, the hotel is reopened on 1 March, 1950. The first big events after the war take place in this year.

1955

The landing stage “Atlantic” for Alster ships is inaugurated. From now on, hotel guests can embark from Alster ships to Hamburg’s city centre practically in front of the hotel’s doors.

1968

After 36 years dedicated to the Atlantic, hotel director Oskar H. Geyer retires. He is succeeded by Karl Theodor Walterspiel, whose uncle Alfred was the hotel’s chef during its original opening. The Atlantic becomes more and more established as one of the world’s leading hotels and continuously expands its reputation as the number one destination for connoisseurs.

1976

The Atlantic’s 40 year-old kitchen is transformed into a new, state-of-the-art kitch-en at a cost of two million German marks.

1979

During renovation works in the Atlantic’s hotel lobby, a portrait of Emperor Wilhelm II, painted onto Majolika tiles, is discovered behind sheathings and displayed.

1988

Michael Jackson comes to the Hanseatic city. Until his arrival at the Atlantic, his address in Hamburg was the town’s best kept secret. Three months after the King of Pop’s visit, his sister La Toya Jackson also stays at the Atlantic Hotel.

1989

Right in time for the port’s 800th birthday, the Atlantic displays the results of com-prehensive renovation works: the new Atlantic Bar, remodelled rooms and suites and a new look for the famous hotel foyer.

1990

The musical “Phantom of the Opera” has its German premiere in Hamburg. The Hotel Atlantic stages star tenor Peter Hofmann’s first appearance with his impressive Phantom mask.

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1995

Udo Lindenberg, a German rock star shrouded in legend, moves into the Atlantic. He has been staying as a permanent hotel guest ever since.

1997

Part of the shooting programme for the James Bond film “Tomorrow Never Dies”, starring Pierce Brosnan, takes place at the Hotel Atlantic Kempinski. A stunt scene shows Pierce Brosnan climbing to the globe on the hotel roof from the Atlantic Suite.

1998

The Rolling Stones stay in the northern part of Germany for one week with the Atlantic as their tour headquarters. Together with the musicians were their families, friends and management.

1999

The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences awards one of the most prestigious and treasured prizes of the international leading hotel industry to the Atlantic: the Five Star Diamond Award.

2002

About 200 rooms and suites are refurbished, such as the new BMW Suite, which pays homage to the new 7 series and designed in cooperation with the BMW Group.

2003

In the elegant ambiance created by famous Italian designer Giulio Cappellini, the new Energy Clinic offers a multitude of treatments and products.The speciality Chinese restaurant Tsao Yang (Chinese for “rising sun”) opens at the Atlantic.

2004

Vladimir Putin and German Chancellor Gerhard Schröder come together for a sum-mit meeting at the Atlantic. For two days, the hotel is the most secured hotel in Europe.

With rock star Udo Lindenberg in attendance, the first private cinema (PrivateMax) in a German hotel is opened. Here, cinema shows and presentations for up to eight people can be organised in a secluded atmosphere.

Together with Sea Cloud Cruises, the Atlantic presents the new Sea Cloud Suite, which was designed after the cabins on the famous big sail ship Sea Cloud. The suite’s god-mother is Dagmar Berghoff, one of Germany’s most famous news presenters.

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2007

High politics at the Atlantic: during the 8th ASEM Conference of Foreign Ministers in May, 19 foreign ministers and their delegations stayed here.

2008

For the World Cup boxing match against “Tiger” Thompson, the Hotel Atlantic is Vladimir Klitschko’s training camp. Quite a few other sports celebrities have stayed at the Atlantic as well, such as Muhammad Ali, Henry Maske, Boris Becker and Tiger Woods.

2009

100 years of the Hotel Atlantic: for its anniversary on 2 May, 2009, the hotel put on a century tea dance with about 400 regular guests and celebrities from politics, the economy and society. The guests of honour were ten 100-year-old Hamburg citizens.

In July 2009, Peter Pusnik takes over responsibilities as Managing Hotel Director. Prior to that, he had been the hotel’s Vice Director since 2007.

2010

In February, the most comprehensive refurbishment of the Atlantic since its first opening begins. All rooms, suites and corridors on four floors are renovated from the ground up and completely redesigned. The restoration takes place in two different steps, logistically separated from the hotel operations. All public areas are available without any restrictions.

In October 2010, the Hotel Atlantic is officially declared a historic monument. Hamburg’s Senator for Cultural Affairs and General Manager Peter Pusnik place the commemorative plaque at the hotel entrance.

2011

The hotel presents its first 131 completely refurbished rooms and suites on 2 May, 2011. Four different interior styles pay homage to Hamburg as “gateway to the world”: they are inspired by famous époques like Belle Époque and Art Deco.

2012

The renovation with 245 spacious and luxury rooms and suites is completed. A new era begins.

2016

In January Franco Esposito takes over responsibilities as Managing Director.

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L ARS LE YENDECKER

Director of Business & DevelopmentHotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg

An der Alster 72-7920099 Hamburg

lars.leyendecker@kempinski-falkenstein.com

JANINE FERREIR A

Marketing CoordinatorHotel Atlantic Kempinski Hamburg

An der Alster 72-7920099 Hamburg

janine.ferreira@kempinski.com+49 040 2888 854

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