City's trendsetters come out to celebrate grand opening of
first German hotel for the brand
MUNICH, April 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Live music,
artisan cocktails, fashionable street food and a lively atmosphere:
on 21st April, Wyndham Hotel Group announced the opening of the
first Super 8 hotel in Germany,
located in the fashionable Laim district of Munich. Super 8 Munich City West harmoniously
combines international standards with regional features. To
celebrate the hotel's grand opening, around 150 guests attended a
celebration at the new Super 8 Munich City West on
Landsbergerstraße, where they were introduced to other local
newcomers and rising stars in the fields of music, food and
beverage, and technology.
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Quiet location connected to the action
Super 8 Munich City West offers everything guests might need during
a stay in the Bavarian capital, whether they are business
travellers, city tourists or families. The hotel is just ten
minutes away from the city centre, making it the perfect starting
point for sightseeing tours. It is no coincidence that Munich was selected as the first German
location for Super 8: the city on the Isar is one of the top
destinations for guests from all around the world, with a record
number of 14.1 million overnight stays in 2015. "Munich is a bustling metropolis brimming with
new ideas and innovative business models, as evidenced by the
tremendous local talent showcased at our grand opening
celebration," says Daniel Ruff,
President and Managing Director EMEA for Wyndham Hotel Group.
"Super 8 Hotels are modern and fit in well with the city, its
fast-paced development and the discerning taste of guests from all
over the world who visit. Super 8 hotels are equipped to meet
international standards at a high level while also always
emphasising the unique character of the local area."
The ideal accommodation for city breaks
The first Super 8 in Germany
offers more than just a central location and excellent connection
to the public transport network. Super 8 Munich City West also
offers a lounge, a coffee shop run in cooperation with traditional
German company Dallmayr, a quiet terrace and a breakfast show
kitchen serving Bavarian specialties. The complimentary Grab&Go
breakfast, comprising a hot drink and sweet pastry, awaits guests
who are pressed for time in the morning. The 168 bright rooms with
a modern design have comfortable box-spring beds and luxurious
bathrooms with under floor heating and a walk-in shower.
Furthermore, guests of the Super 8 Munich City West hotel can also
look forward to pictures of Munich's Siegestor, or "Victory Arch", in
their rooms. Guests can access their rooms using their smartphone
as a key thanks to innovative technology from local company
Hotelbird.
Bavarian cosiness encounters International Flair
Super 8 attaches great importance in anchoring its establishments
in the culture and heritage of the cities where it operates.
Therefore it was only natural that creative minds and emerging
Munich entrepreneurs were there at
the opening event to welcome Super 8 to their community and share
their products and ideas. The young entrepreneurs from 3BREW
(http://3brew.de/) served up their soda beer to revellers.
Co-founder David Blake Walker was
really excited about participating in the opening event -
especially because he has a personal connection to the Super 8
brand: "A family's friend knows Super 8-founder Ron Rivett from South
Dakota, so we wanted to make Super 8 feel welcome in
Munich!" Whilst Munich may be
known as the beer capital of the world, gin and Lion's vodka served
as the basis for delicious cocktails such as the Munich Mules and
G&T thanks to "the Duke"
(https://theduke-gin.de/). Bavarian delicacies such as hearty roast
pork and homemade burgers straight from the smoker were provided by
Bazi's Schlemmerkucherl (https://www.facebook.com/BaziBox/),
who interpreted modern Bavarian culinary art modern in a
live open show kitchen, and Beefträger (www.beeftraeger.de)
the original, American food truck. While enjoying their drinks and
food, the guests were serenaded by local musician Ella
Josaline. With her unique voice and her acoustical pop songs,
on the stage the 17-year-old songstress from Munich enchanted everyone.
The Bavarian capital's Start-up scene introduces
itself
Next to the regional food and beverage partners, the Munich start-up scene made an appearance.
Hotelbird (http://hotelbird.de/), the first app to be showcased, is
even in use at the hotel. Founder Juan A.
Sanmiguel presented the app live on site. They
digitalized the entire communication process between reception and
guests. That means you can check in, open the doors, pay and check
out with the app. So you don't need extra time at the reception or
a supplementary key. Exceptional gadgetry came from Pazls
(http://pazls.de/), which had everyone staring in amazement: the
magnetic technology connects pieces of furniture flexibly with each
other. The new mobility startup Parkpocket
(https://parkpocket.com/) presented their parking space finder,
whiGutch provides real time information about available or free
parking spaces. The innovative solution can be integrated directly
into the car or navigation system. Slideflight
(https://www.slideflight.com/de) showcased their add-in for
Microsoft PowerPoint, which enables presenters to broadcast live to
an audience using a smartphone, tablet or notebook
computer. The old school paper handouts can be replaced by a
smart digital solution.
Images from the Super 8 Munich City West can be downloaded in
high resolution here.
About Super 8
Part of Wyndham Hotel Group, the Super 8® hotel brand is
one of the world's most well-known hotel chains with more than
2,600 locations around the globe, more than any other U.S.-based
economy lodging provider. Most hotels offer an array of
complimentary amenities including free Wi-Fi, a free
SuperStart® continental breakfast and the opportunity to
earn and redeem points through Wyndham Rewards®, the
brand's guest loyalty program. Travelers can join
the free program at www.wyndhamrewards.com.
Each Super 8 hotel is independently owned and operated under a
franchise agreement with Super 8 Worldwide, Inc. (SWI), or its
affiliate. SWI is a subsidiary of Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC and
parent company Wyndham Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: WYN).
Reservations and information are available by
visiting www.super8.com.
About Wyndham Hotel Group
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company based on
number of hotels and is one of three hospitality business units of
Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN). As both a leading hotel brand
franchisor and hotel management services provider, the company's
global portfolio consists of over 7,800 properties and 678,000
rooms in 72 countries under the following brands: Dolce Hotels and
Resorts®, Wyndham Grand®, Wyndham Hotels and
Resorts®, Wyndham Garden® Hotels, TRYP by
Wyndham®, Wingate by Wyndham®, Hawthorn
Suites by Wyndham®, Microtel Inn & Suites by
Wyndham®, Ramada®, Baymont Inn &
Suites®, Days Inn®, Super 8®,
Howard Johnson®, Travelodge® and Knights
Inn®. Wyndham Rewards, the company's guest loyalty
programme, offers more than 44 million members the opportunity to
earn and redeem points at thousands of hotels across the world. For
more information, visit www.wyndhamworldwide.com.
For more information about hotel franchising opportunities
visit www.whgdevelopment.com.