b'mine hotels

What b'mine hotels does

b'mine hotels is a privately held German design hotel group operating three properties across the Rhine-Main and Rhineland regions, with 588 keys in aggregate (241 at b'mine Frankfurt Airport, 202 at b'mine Düsseldorf, and 145 at the managed &REPEAT Köln Airport). The company's defining technical asset is a patented CarLift vehicle elevator that transports cars and passengers directly to room floors, enabling a signature CarLoft room category where guests park in front of their room on a private CarLoggia terrace; supporting infrastructure includes 19 EV charging points across the portfolio and event spaces capable of receiving vehicles up to 4.9 tonnes. Beyond accommodations, the group operates THE ROOF rooftop restaurants (Asian Fusion & Nikkei cuisine) at Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, b'daily coffee shop, a meeting & events business across 26 event rooms and approximately 1,550 m² of function space, b'fit fitness memberships (€49/month, Frankfurt), and wellness amenities in partnership with SOKAI and Mattenfest.

The business model combines asset-owned operation (Frankfurt, Düsseldorf), management contracts (&REPEAT Köln), and an asset-light development arm (b'mine Development) that pursues 2–5 additional hotels per year through lease, manage, and build models under a '30 by 30' growth plan. Revenue streams span nightly room bookings, F&B (breakfast, à-la-carte dining, New Year's Eve and Christmas events at €199/person), parking (€3.50–€3.90/hour or €25–€28/night), events, and recurring fitness subscriptions. Distribution is direct-website-led with supplements from Guestline, OpenTable, Gastronaut, Eversports, and a B2B corporate sales channel.

The company is led by Managing Director Development Johannes Kauka alongside Filip Wiese (Director Hotel Development), Bülent Aksu (Head of Real Estate Acquisition), and Michelle Herckner (Head of Contract Management & Controlling, Prokura). The group is a member of the WorldHotels luxury collection and is GreenSign-certified for sustainability, with a staff of 52 supporting the current portfolio. No venture capital, private equity, or public funding has been disclosed.

Name

b'mine hotels

Legal name

b'mine hotels

Website

https://bmine.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

b'mine hotels is a privately held German design hotel group operating 588 keys across three properties (Frankfurt, Düsseldorf, managed Cologne), differentiated by a patented CarLift vehicle elevator that lets guests park at their room, with a development arm targeting 2-5 new hotels annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel/Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban & Downtown Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAA), Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC)

Keywords

• Design hotels
• Rooftop restaurants
• Hotel development
• Meeting events
• Wellness fitness

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Hotel Room Bookings: Core revenue from room bookings across three properties (b'mine Frankfurt Airport, b'mine Düsseldorf, and &REPEAT Köln Airport). Room categories include Smart Room, Smart Double, CarLoft, and SkyLoft (Frankfurt only). Revenue is generated through direct website bookings, OTA platforms, and negotiated corporate rates.
2. THE ROOF Restaurant, Bar & Lounge: Rooftop restaurant concepts at Frankfurt (12th floor) and Düsseldorf (6th floor) featuring Asian Fusion & Nikkei Cuisine. Revenue from breakfast service, à-la-carte dining, bar sales, cocktail programs, and private event bookings.
3. Meeting & Events: Event spaces and conference facilities across all properties. Frankfurt offers 12 event rooms and 3 rooftops (up to 500 persons), Düsseldorf has 9 event rooms on 550m² with 187m² rooftops. Revenue from venue rental, catering, and event services.
4. Parking Services: Underground parking at €3.50-3.90/hour or €25-28/night. CarLoft guests park free on their private CarLoggia. Electric charging stations available (4 points Düsseldorf, 19 points Frankfurt).
5. Fitness Memberships (b'fit): Individual memberships at €49/month (12-month term) or €69/month (1-month term), with €20 registration fee. Corporate memberships available on request. Operated at Frankfurt property with TechnoGym equipment.
6. Hotel Development Services: b'mine Development offers lease, manage, and build services for hotel property owners and investors. Partners grow the portfolio by 2-5 hotels per year through fixed lease or hybrid models.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

b'mine hotels is a privately-held German design hotel group operating three properties (b'mine Frankfurt Airport, b'mine Düsseldorf, and &REPEAT Köln Airport) under a unique CarLoft concept. The hotels feature a patented CarLift elevator system that transports guests and their vehicles directly to room-level parking, complemented by rooftop restaurants (THE ROOF), meeting and event facilities, and a separate hotel development arm that grows the portfolio through lease, manage, and build partnerships.

Product overview

b'mine hotels is a German hotel group operating three design hotels with a unique CarLift patent technology allowing guests to drive directly to their rooms. The portfolio includes b'mine Düsseldorf (202 rooms including 26 CarLofts), b'mine Frankfurt Airport (241 rooms including 40 CarLofts and 1 SkyLoft), and &REPEAT Köln Airport (145 rooms, managed property). Signature offerings include THE ROOF rooftop restaurants and bars, CarLoft rooms with patented CarLift access, b'daily coffee shop, comprehensive meeting & event spaces with CarLift transport capabilities, and wellness facilities with TechnoGym equipment and b'fit fitness membership. The group also offers hotel development services (lease, manage, build) with a target of 2-5 new hotels annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Smart Room Compact 14 m² design room featuring cocooning curtains, Ligne Roset furniture, espresso machine, 43-inch Smart TV, high-speed WiFi, and individually adjustable climate control. Available at b'mine Düsseldorf and b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• Smart Double Comfortable 20 m² double room with floor-to-ceiling windows, Ligne Roset bed (1.80m), cocooning area, espresso machine, Smart TV (43-49 inch), and induction chargers. Available at b'mine Düsseldorf and b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• CarLoft Signature 36-38 m² room featuring patented CarLift elevator access to a private CarLoggia where guests park directly in front of their room. Includes electric vehicle charging, cocooning curtains, secure parking, and views. Available at b'mine Düsseldorf (26 rooms) and b'mine Frankfurt Airport (40 rooms).
• SkyLoft Exclusive 85 m² loft suite at approximately 50 meters height featuring panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows, whirlpool, living area with fireplace, walk-in closet, dining table for up to 12, and views over Frankfurt skyline and airport. Available only at b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• THE ROOF Restaurant, Bar & Lounge Rooftop restaurant, bar & lounge concept featuring Asian Fusion & Nikkei Cuisine. Frankfurt location on 12th floor with 170 m² terrace and views over the airport ramp. Düsseldorf location on 6th floor with 218 m² rooftop, community table and fireplace. Open to hotel guests and external visitors.
• b'daily Coffee Shop & Bistro Ground-floor coffee shop and bistro offering specialty coffee, homemade snacks, fruit lemonades, and breakfast/to-go items including sandwiches, wraps, and salads, with terrace seating. Located at b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• Meeting & Events Conference and event facilities with state-of-the-art technology, customized catering, and CarLift access (up to 4.9 tonnes) for vehicle presentations. Frankfurt offers 12 event rooms and 3 rooftops on 11th-12th floors with event area for up to 500 people. Düsseldorf offers 9 event rooms totaling 550 m² with 187 m² rooftops. &REPEAT Köln offers 5 modern event spaces plus DIE VILLA exclusive venue.
• Wellness & Fitness (b'fit) Fitness and wellness area with TechnoGym equipment (cardio, strength, functional training), Finnish sauna, and massage treatments in partnership with SOKAI. b'fit memberships available at €49/month (12-month term) or €69/month (1-month term) with €20 registration fee; corporate memberships on request. Available at b'mine Düsseldorf and b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• Yoga Sessions (Mattenfest) Weekly outdoor rooftop yoga sessions hosted by certified instructor Sonja from Mattenfest on the terrace overlooking the city park at b'mine Düsseldorf. Held Fridays 5:00-6:15 PM at €22 per single session or €18 with 10-class pass; free for hotel guests. Booked via Eversports.
• Hotel Development Services (b'mine Development) B2B service offering for hotel property owners and investors, providing fixed lease, hybrid lease, management contracts, and build-to-suit arrangements. Targets adding 2-5 new hotels per year to the portfolio through partnership models.
• &REPEAT Köln Airport (Managed Property) Third property in the b'mine group, located near Cologne/Bonn Airport in Wahnheide. Features 145 rooms including 7 studios, DIE STUBE regional restaurant with schnitzel specialties and beer garden, 5 event spaces plus DIE VILLA exclusive venue, wellness and fitness with sauna, and secured parking with E-charging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Portfolio expansion target of 2-5 hotels annually through development partnerships

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• SOKAI - Practice for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy & MassageminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWellness partnership providing massage and treatment services to hotel guests. Treatments are conducted in guest rooms or dedicated treatment rooms depending on booking type. Located at Frankfurt property.
• WorldHotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury hotel collection membership providing global distribution network, marketing support, and brand recognition in the premium hospitality segment.
• GuestlinecoreTechnology or IntegrationHotel booking technology platform powering room reservations across all b'mine properties through integrated booking engine.
• OpenTablecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation platform for THE ROOF locations in Düsseldorf and Frankfurt, enabling table bookings for hotel restaurant and event experiences.
• GastronautcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRestaurant reservation and event booking platform used for special dining experiences including New Year's Eve celebrations and Christmas events.
• Mattenfest (Sonja)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYoga instructor partnership offering weekly rooftop yoga sessions at b'mine Düsseldorf every Friday. Sessions held on outdoor terrace overlooking city park.
• Click-A-TreeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReforestation partnership project supporting environmental sustainability initiatives as part of ESG commitment.
• Ligne RosetcoreOthersPremium furniture manufacturer providing custom-designed furniture for hotel rooms and public spaces, contributing to the design-forward identity of b'mine properties.
• TechnoGymminorOthersFitness equipment supplier providing state-of-the-art cardio, strength, and functional training equipment for hotel fitness centers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Motel One Group: German budget-design hotel group with rapid European expansion via lease/manage models and strong design identity. Comparable to b'mine in asset-light growth strategy and German/European geographic footprint, though positioned more value-tier versus b'mine's premium positioning.
• Ruby Hotels: German design hotel brand founded in 2013 with a similar lean, design-forward, technology-enabled operating model (mobile check-in, compact luxury rooms). Comparable to b'mine in targeting urban design-conscious travelers and adopting a tech-driven guest experience.
• 25hours Hotels: German design-led lifestyle hotel group operating in multiple German and European cities with a similar focus on distinctive, story-driven properties. Closest comparable to b'mine in positioning, scale, and German market footprint, competing for the same design-conscious business and leisure traveler segment.
• Roomers Hotels: Design-led boutique hotel group with rooftop dining concepts and emphasis on lifestyle experiences. Comparable to b'mine in design-forward positioning and rooftop F&B (THE ROOF) as a key revenue and brand driver.
• Jaz in the City: Design-focused lifestyle hotel brand (under Lindner/Steigenberger heritage) targeting music, art, and culture-oriented travelers in German and European cities. Comparable in design-forward positioning and German market presence.

Broad incumbents

• Hyatt Place Frankfurt Airport: Major international hotel chain operating select-service and upscale properties at Frankfurt Airport, directly competing for business travelers in the same micro-market as b'mine Frankfurt Airport.
• Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts: Major German hotel operator (now part of Deutsche Hospitality/H World) with strong airport and city-center presence including Frankfurt. Comparable to b'mine in airport location strategy and meeting/event capabilities, though positioned as a larger, more traditional full-service chain.
• Lindner Hotels & Resorts: Established German hotel group operating full-service, conference, and design hotels across Germany and Europe. Comparable in German market presence and airport-adjacent properties, though broader portfolio and more traditional positioning than b'mine's pure lifestyle focus.
• NH Hotels: Major European hotel group with strong presence in Germany including airport and city-center locations. Comparable to b'mine in airport-adjacent business traveler focus and German/European footprint, though at much larger scale.

Emerging players

• nhow Hotels: Design-focused lifestyle hotel brand (part of NH Hotel Group) with bold interior design and rooftop experiences. Comparable to b'mine in design-forward philosophy and emphasis on F&B/lifestyle as brand differentiator.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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