Hotel Aspethera

What Hotel Aspethera does

Hotel Aspethera is a 3-star superior hotel and conference center located in the old town of Paderborn, Germany, approximately 500 meters from the cathedral. The property comprises 57 rooms (114 beds), eight meeting rooms, a restaurant, bar, terrace, sauna, and a historic cellar (Gewölbekeller) used for events. It has been operated since 2006 by the Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn, a non-profit Catholic foundation established in 2004, and has held certified Integration Company (Inklusionsbetrieb) status since 2010, employing people with disabilities as part of its workforce. The property is part of a broader network that includes the sister hotels Hotel Susato and Ardey Hotel.

The hotel serves a diversified customer mix including individual business travelers, corporate conference and event planners, and private celebration guests (weddings, family events), with pricing structured around transient room rates of approximately €100-€130 per night and modular conference packages priced at €43-€107 per person per day. Ancillary revenue is generated through the restaurant, bar, parking, and on-site EV charging infrastructure. Additional programming has been layered onto the core offering through partnerships, including wine tastings with Weinstraße Köster and team-building frameworks with TEAMGEIST, positioning the property to capture demand spikes during regional events such as Libori.

The business model is a hybrid accommodation-plus-event venue operated under a non-profit foundation structure, where surplus is reinvested rather than distributed. Distribution combines direct bookings, the Kolping-affiliated network, and standard OTAs. The 2025 BFSG accessibility compliance implementation and EV charging rollout signal ongoing capex toward regulatory and sustainability readiness, while the absence of disclosed headcount or financial data limits deeper quantitative assessment.

Name

Hotel Aspethera

Legal name

Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn

Website

https://hotel-aspethera.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Hotel Aspethera is a 3-star superior hotel and conference center in Paderborn, Germany, with 57 rooms and eight meeting rooms. Operated by the non-profit Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn as a certified Integration Company, it serves business travelers, corporate conference clients, and private event organizers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel and Conference Hospitality Services

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (721110), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011)

akta.pro primary industry

Hotel & Resort Convention Venues (Convention Hotels) (THAHAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH), Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD), Lounge Bars & Hotel Bars (THAFAEAI)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference venue services
• Event catering services
• Inclusion hospitality services
• Banquet and meeting facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: Revenue from overnight stays in 57 double rooms (including 6 wheelchair-accessible rooms). Room pricing includes breakfast. Additional services include parking (underground garage) and EV charging (wallbox).
2. Restaurant and Gastronomy: Restaurant with 60 seats serving regional cuisine with southern accents. Revenue from à-la-carte dining, breakfast service (06:30-10:00), lunch (11:30-14:00), and dinner (18:00-22:00). Closed Sundays and Mondays. Separate charges for outside breakfast guests (€21/person).
3. Conference and Event Services: Revenue from meeting room rentals and conference packages. Offering includes various Pauschalen (packages): Classic (€57/person/day), Business (€59/person/day), Komfort (€107/person/day), Half-day (€43), and overnight packages (€190). Additional charges for technical equipment rental.
4. Special Events and Buffets: Specialized buffet services including Medieval Westphalian buffet (min. 14 persons), Schnitzel buffet (€35/person, groups 15-160), and BBQ grill buffet (min. 16 persons). Also wine tasting events in partnership with Weinstraße Köster.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hotel Aspethera operates a 3-star superior hotel and conference venue offering 57 air-conditioned double rooms (6 wheelchair-accessible), 8 meeting rooms including a 280 m² ballroom, a 60-seat regional restaurant, bar, terrace, sauna, and historic Stiftskeller event cellar. The property also runs themed catering services (medieval Westphalian buffet, schnitzel buffet, BBQ grill buffet) and partnered wine tastings. As an officially recognized integration enterprise (Inklusionsbetrieb), the hotel combines hospitality operations with vocational training and inclusive employment for people with disabilities.

Product overview

Hotel Aspethera is a 3-star-superior hotel and conference center (Tagungshotel) operated by Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn. The hotel offers a comprehensive hospitality portfolio centered on 57 air-conditioned guest rooms (6 wheelchair-accessible), 7 conference rooms totaling 8 event spaces including the 280m² Adolph Kolping Festsaal, and full dining facilities comprising the Restaurant Aspethera (à la carte), Hotelbar, and seasonal terrace. Additional offerings include the historic Stiftskeller for medieval-themed events, sauna facilities, and extensive catering services including themed buffets (Medieval, Schnitzel, BBQ), wine tastings, and breakfast buffets. The hotel serves as both an accommodation provider and a venue for conferences, seminars, corporate events, and private celebrations, with technical equipment rentals and package pricing available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hotel Guest Rooms (Hotelzimmer)
• Conference and Meeting Rooms (Tagungsräume)
• Adolph Kolping Festsaal (Ballroom)
• Restaurant Aspethera
• Hotelbar (Hotel Bar)
• Terrace (Terrasse)
• Sauna
• Stiftskeller (Historic Cellar)
• Breakfast Buffet (Frühstücksbuffet)
• Westphalian Medieval Buffet (Westfälisches Mittelalter-Buffet)
• Schnitzelbuffet
• Barbecue-Grillbuffet
• Wine Tasting (Weinprobe)

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 500 guests accommodated for events in the 280 m² Adolph Kolping Saal
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM PaderborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe hotel is owned and operated by Stiftung KOLPING-FORUM Paderborn, a self-standing Catholic private foundation established May 11, 2004. The foundation's purpose includes youth welfare, elderly care, development aid, culture, and education. The foundation operates the hotel as an integration company where people with and without disabilities work together.
• Hotel Susato, SoestminorOthersIdentified as a sister hotel within the Kolping hotels network, providing referral options for guests and collaborative marketing among affiliated properties.
• Ardey Hotel, WittenminorOthersIdentified as a sister hotel within the Kolping hotels network, providing referral options for guests and collaborative marketing among affiliated properties.
• TEAMGEIST Ostwestfalen Lippe GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for providing team building events and activities as part of the hotel's framework programs for conferences and celebrations. Located in Paderborn at Reumontstraße 56.
• Weinstraße KöstercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional wine tasting partner providing professionally moderated wine tastings in the hotel's stylish ambiance. Ideal for company celebrations, team events, birthdays, bachelor parties, or wine enthusiasts. Events can be combined with culinary offerings.
• Kolping-Bildungswerk PaderborncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClose cooperation with the Kolping educational institution in the field of vocational education. The foundation aims to develop and implement innovative educational and qualification concepts for the hotel and catering sector in close consultation with employment agencies, chambers, social partners, and the hotel and restaurant association.
• TourOnline AG (DIRS21)coreTechnology or IntegrationProvides the DIRS21 online booking system for hotel reservations and travel services. The technology platform enables real-time availability and booking functionality on the hotel website.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Lindner Hotels & Resorts: German hotel chain with strong conference/event portfolio (Lindner Congress Hotels). Competes for the same corporate MICE demand, particularly in NRW locations.
• PLAZA Hotelgroup: German hotel group operating business and conference hotels in secondary German cities. Comparable mid-scale positioning with focus on business travelers and events.
• Vienna House: DACH-region hotel group operating conference and business hotels in mid-to-upscale categories. Overlaps with Hotel Aspethera in corporate travel and meeting segments.
• Best Western Hotels (Germany): Large international hotel brand with strong 3-star and conference hotel presence in Germany. Competes in the same mid-scale business and event segment in regional NRW markets.
• Dorint Hotels & Resorts: Established German hotel group with strong conference and event focus in mid-to-upscale segments. Direct competitor in the corporate event market across NRW and Germany.
• Maritim Hotels: German chain of conference hotels with extensive MICE infrastructure across Germany. Competes for the same corporate conference and event bookings, though at broader portfolio scale.
• H+ Hotels: German hotel chain with multiple conference-oriented properties across Germany. Competes directly for mid-scale business travelers and corporate conference bookings.

Direct peers

• Hotel Susato: Identified sister hotel within the Kolping Hotels network, located in Soest. Operates under the same Kolping foundation umbrella with comparable mid-scale conference and inclusion-employment positioning.
• Ardey Hotel: Sister hotel within the Kolping Hotels network in Witten. Shares the Kolping foundation ownership, target segments (business travelers, conferences, celebrations), and inclusion-company operating model.

Regional players

• Welcome Hotels: German hotel group with multiple conference-oriented properties in NRW and other German cities. Closely comparable product offering for business and conference guests in the same regional market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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