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Habyt Expands with a New Opening in Leipzig

Habyt, a leading global provider of co-living and flexible housing, continues its steady expansion across Europe. Building on its presence in Germany's Top-7 cities, Habyt is now entering the rapidly growing Leipzig market, marking a major milestone as its 20th European location. This latest opening underscores Habyt's ongoing growth and reinforces its position as a key player in the European market. Encompassing approximately 6,200 square meters of gross floor area, this new development features a total of 185 fully-furnished units in 75 apartments, complete with a community space and rooftop terrace. The building is part of a development that also includes a newly-built hotel operated by Radisson. Strategically located in the Zentrum-Nord district, the project is set to welcome its first residents in December 2024. With its central position, the development provides easy access to Leipzig's main train station and inner city, while the surrounding area offers an exciting mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Habyt, a leading global provider of co-living and flexible housing, is proud to announce its continued expansion across Europe with the launch of its latest development in Leipzig, Germany. This new project marks not only Habyt's entry into the Leipzig market but also its presence in a landmark 20th European city, further cementing the company's position as a key player in the flexible housing industry. The Leipzig opening follows two other major milestones for Habyt: a market entry in Brussels and a new development in Madrid, as the company continues to bring its innovative housing solutions to new locations across the continent.

Habyt
Leipzig, Germany
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Friedrich von Schönfeldt has been appointed as General Manager at Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof

Friedrich von Schönfeldt's hotel career began with an apprenticeship as a hotel management specialist at Four Seasons Berlin. From there, his trajectory took him to New York, Doha, Mumbai, Cairo, Beirut, London and Dubai, mainly under the banner of Four Seasons and Hyatt. He has also received a degree in International Hotel Management from Hotel School Hamburg. He has been working as Hotel Manager at Steigenberger Icon Frankfurter Hof since 2020. He has been General Manager of Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel Handelshof since 1 March 2023.

H World International
Leipzig, Germany
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Vienna House Easy coming to Leipzig

Vienna House, Austria's largest hotel group, is opening a smart casual design hotel under the Vienna House Easy brand in the centre of Leipzig. The lease agreement has been signed and the opening is scheduled for early 2018. Vienna House signed the lease agreement with BERKOM Grundstücks GmbH & Co. Hotels Leipzig am Brühl KG at the end of March. The contract signing gives the go-ahead for the extensive changes and renovations to the existing object, formerly a Novotel, in the centre of Leipzig near the train station. "Leipzig is one of Germany's exciting cities, with an interesting cultural scene, great clubs, impressive architecture, a lively city centre and a creative student community," says Rupert Simoner, CEO of Vienna House. "The smart and casual concept of Vienna House Easy makes a perfect match for the city and I am very pleased that the next step in our expansion is now taking us to Leipzig." The new Vienna House Easy Leipzig features 206 rooms, including eleven suites and four family rooms. The lobby is a combination of bar, living room and creative meeting place for locals, guests and city tourists. The tables have wheels, allowing them to be repositioned as desired. And with free high-speed WiFi, the location is as varied as the wishes of the guests. The culinary offerings promise a melange of Viennese coffeehouse tradition coupled with the casual zeitgeist. In other words: strudel meets craft beer. A small shop selling regional, trendy and seasonal products rounds off the offer. The breakfast restaurant, as in all Vienna House Easy hotels, is designed in a bakery style. Further facilities include a 180 square metre ballroom, two conference rooms (56 and 38 square metres) as well as an open room with flexible use possibilities. The hotel also features an outdoor terrace which, thanks to its colourful mix of lounge and coffeehouse furniture as well as hanging seats, succeeds in elegantly and skilfully transporting the traditional style of the swing seat into the 21st century. The guest rooms have a clear colour line with furnishings that include high-quality box spring beds and newly renovated bathrooms. A special feature are the family rooms with their new room concept: bunk beds! Modern and cool in their design, the bunk beds open up new possibilities in terms of room dimensions. Perfect for kids are the play corners and connecting doors to the parents' room. On the various floors, the hotel offers the kinds of services one would expect from the luxury class, such as pillow stations, reading corners, sewing tables and other self-service facilities. And guests will be able to exercise. On the eighth floor of the hotel, a large fitness room offers modern machines as well as breathtaking views over the rooftops of Leipzig. Vienna House Easy Leipzig is digital where it is of benefit for the guests. Online check-in, mobile concierge, chat function with the hotel team and other services are standard. In their role as host, the warm and welcoming staff sees to the needs of the guests in a natural and attentive way. The hotel is located five minutes on foot from the main market square and the train station. If arriving by car, parking is available in the adjoining car park.

Leipzig, Germany
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