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Thomas H. Althoff has been instrumental in shaping the German hotel industry for more than 20 years, an industry that he first entered when he was little more than 20 years of age. He has become a truly recognised and very reliable personality to his companions and business partners, undoubtedly representing one of Germany’s key leaders in the hospitality industry. Thomas H. Althoff and his wife, Elke Diefenbach-Althoff, started the Cologne-based business known today as ALTHOFF HOTELS in 1984 with the Hotel Regent International, Cologne. Since then, the group has grown to a total of 14 hotels comprising 1,373 guest rooms in four countries. Identifying and passionately pursuing the right opportunities led to the group’s successful expansion based on a solid foundation.Driven by ambition and perfectionism, Thomas H. Althoff has created one of Europe’s finest luxury hotel brands – the ALTHOFF Hotel Collection – today comprising seven precious hotels in Germany, France and the United Kingdom. Building on this platform, he introduced
the first class AMERON brand in 2009, currently with six upscale business hotels in Germany and Switzerland. The takeover of the operation of the converted Schlosshotel Lerbach in 1992, previously owned by the Siemens family, marked the entry into the luxury segment. Eight years later, the group also assumed the management of the nearby Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg, which constitutes one of the most prestigious hotels in Germany, if not Europe. In light of the constant desire to further develop, the significant achievements to date and the solid financial performance over the years, it is only a natural consequence for Thomas H. Althoff to pursue expansion. “We aim to considerably increase our presence throughout Europe - however not at all cost. Each new property will be the result of a careful and sensible analysis, demonstrating that Althoff Hotels as the operator will add value for both the investor and the guest”. Longevity and reliability are important to Thomas H. Althoff, who pursues growth sensibly and feels a strong commitment both towards his guests and his business partners.

The Althoff Hotel Collection includes the Grandhotel Schloss Bensberg and Schlosshotel Lerbach near Cologne, the Hotel Fuerstenhof in Celle, the Hotel am Schlossgarten in Stuttgart city centre and the Seehotel Ueberfahrt in Rottach-Egern.

Furthermore, the Althoff St. James's Hotel and Club is located in London's city centre and Villa Belrose is situated on a hill near Saint Tropez. In all hotels the entrepreneur Thomas H. Althoff focuses on the highest level of quality, individuality and service.

The Althoff corporate values ​​dictate the way of exceeding the highest expectations. These are embodied by our staff, who is representing luxury hospitality and establish in every hotel a culture, which totally focuses on guest satisfaction.