Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte

What Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte does

Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte operates a 131-room, 4-star superior hotel in Frankfurt-Preungesheim under the legal entity Hotel Friedberger Warte GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the nonprofit Internationaler Bund e.V. (IB). The business spans hotel accommodation in five room categories (Classic, Business, Deluxe, Executive, and Accessible), three F&B outlets (Restaurant Alexander, Fresh Line Bar & Lounge, and the historic 1478-built Bier- & Apfelweinlokal Friedberger Warte), 10 climate-controlled conference rooms plus a boardroom, wellness and 24/7 fitness facilities, and what is marketed as Hesse's largest training and event kitchen with 12 fully equipped workstations used for cooking events, courses, and competitions. Since 2009 the hotel has been franchised under the Best Western Premier brand, which provides access to the Best Western global booking platform, 40+ booking websites, and the Best Western Rewards loyalty program; alongside this it runs a separate direct booking channel with a Best Price Guarantee and third-party OTA listings on Booking.com and others.

The company's monetization is multi-stream and transactional in nature: per-night accommodation, per-cover F&B, per-head event packages (weddings at €119/person, kitchen parties €105-€125/person, summer fests €69-€99/person, Christmas market packages €65-€85/person, conference day rates plus add-on modules), wellness day passes at €29, and ancillary fees (parking €15-€19/day, pets €20/night, late check-out up to €30). A second, structurally distinct revenue line is Die Dippegugger, a recurring institutional catering subscription business launched in November 2021 that delivers 1,200+ organic meals daily to ~800 children across Frankfurter Kindergartens, including IB-operated sites. The technology backbone is conventional hospitality SaaS: Seminargo for online reservations, Resmio for restaurant table bookings, Cloudflare for web security, Google Analytics for traffic analysis, Pay.nl and GetVoila for Gans to Go e-commerce, and Staymate for a digital guest guide. Distribution combines Best Western's global network, direct-to-consumer booking, OTAs, and a dedicated MICE sales team handling corporate events, weddings, and conferences.

The hotel operates as a social-mission training hotel within the IB Group, employing ~16 core staff plus a substantial apprentice and dual-system student cohort as part of its training mission. Customer segments are diversified across business travelers, leisure visitors, event organizers, local diners, and institutional kindergarten buyers, with sustainability credentials (DEHOGA Umweltcheck Gold, GreenSign, Demeter organic for catering) and accessibility certification forming part of its positioning. The property is mature (opened August 15, 2005, 20th anniversary celebrated June 2025) and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte

Legal name

Hotel Friedberger Warte GmbH

Website

https://ibhotel-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte is a 131-room 4-star superior hotel in Frankfurt am Main operating under a Best Western Premier franchise and owned by the nonprofit Internationaler Bund. It runs accommodation, three F&B outlets, conference and event facilities, Hesse's largest training event kitchen, and a recurring institutional Kita catering business serving ~800 children daily.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospitality and Hotel Accommodation

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111), Full-Service Restaurants (722511), Caterers (722320), Accommodation (721)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Retail-Eating Places (5812)

akta.pro primary industry

Business & Corporate Full-Service Hotels (THAGAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Resort Banqueting / In-House Catering (THAFAIAD), All-Day Dining Restaurants (THAFACAJ)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodation
• Conference facilities
• Event catering
• Restaurant dining
• Wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt am Main

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Accommodation: 131 rooms across 5 categories (Classic, Business, Deluxe, Executive, Accessible) with nightly rates. Revenue from room bookings via direct, Best Western, and third-party channels.
2. Food & Beverage - Restaurants & Bars: Restaurant Alexander (breakfast buffet, à la carte, events), Fresh Line Bar & Lounge, Friedberger Warte Bier- & Apfelweinlokal. Revenue from covers, events, private dining.
3. Kita Catering - Die Dippegugger: Daily meal delivery to kindergartens in Frankfurt and surrounding area. Started during COVID lockdown, grown to supply over 1,200 meals daily to approximately 800 children in Frankfurter Kitas.
4. Events & banquets: Conference facilities (10 rooms), event kitchen for cooking events, weddings, celebrations, corporate events, Christmas markets. Unique selling point is Germany's largest event kitchen in Hessen with 12 fully equipped workstations.
5. Spa & Wellness: Saunas, infrared cabin, relaxation room, fitness center (24/7). Day passes sold to external guests.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte is a 4-star superior hotel offering 131 rooms in five categories, ten conference rooms plus a boardroom, three F&B outlets including Restaurant Alexander, Fresh Line Bar & Lounge, and the historic Friedberger Warte apple wine tavern, plus Hesse's largest event kitchen with 12 workstations for cooking events. The hotel additionally runs the Die Dippegugger kindergarten catering subsidiary delivering over 1,200 organic meals daily to approximately 800 children and operates as a training hotel under the nonprofit Internationaler Bund e.V.

Product overview

Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte is a 4-star hotel operated by Hotel Friedberger Warte GmbH under Best Western brand partnership. The hotel operates a multi-component hospitality portfolio: accommodation services (131 rooms across 5 categories), food & beverage operations (Restaurant Alexander, Fresh Line Bar & Lounge, and historic Friedberger Warte Bier- & Apfelweinlokal), conference/meeting facilities (10 rooms), event services (weddings, corporate events, cooking events), and wellness/fitness. Additionally, the hotel operates Hesse's largest training kitchen for cooking events and Kita Catering 'Die Dippegugger' providing daily meals to kindergartens. The property also participates in the Best Western Rewards loyalty program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Die Dippegugger: Kita catering service operated by the hotel, delivering fresh, organic, and regionally sourced meals to kindergartens in Frankfurt and the Rhein-Main region.
• Restaurant Alexander
• Fresh Line
• Bier- & Apfelweinlokal Friedberger Warte

Products and services

• Hotel Accommodation (131 rooms across Classic, Business, Deluxe, Executive, and Accessible categories) 131 comfortable non-smoking rooms distributed across four floors in five categories—Classic (23 sqm), Business (with espresso machine and innenhof view), Deluxe (27 sqm with King-size bed), Executive (33 sqm with balcony), and Accessible (5 rooms with wheelchair-friendly bathrooms)—each equipped with air conditioning, Smart-TV, WiFi, telephone, coffee/tea station, and in-room safe, target: business and leisure travelers to Frankfurt.
• Restaurant Alexander Hotel restaurant offering daily breakfast buffet and weekly sparkling wine breakfast (Sektfrühstück) on weekends, hosting celebrations and events for up to 120 persons with divisible 'Alex' room for up to 40 persons.
• Fresh Line Bar & Lounge Modern bar-restaurant-lounge combining 1950s style with contemporary design, featuring live cooking visibility through a large glass window. Offers wines, beers, cocktails, and à la carte dining, seats 60 persons plus 50-person terrace, open daily 17:30-00:00, kitchen Mon-Fri 17:30-22:00.
• Bier- & Apfelweinlokal Friedberger Warte Traditional Hessian apple wine tavern housed in a historic watchtower from 1478, offers regional specialties like Handkäs mit Musik and Grüne Soße, accommodates up to 200 persons in the covered courtyard and 45 persons in the main inn room.
• Conference & Meeting Facilities 10 climate-controlled conference and group working rooms with daylight, air conditioning, and WiFi. Named rooms include Goethe (114m², 120 persons), Merian (75m², 60 persons), Adorno (54m², 35 persons), Adickes (50m², 35 persons), Fromm (51m², 35 persons), Hoffmann (75m², 60 persons), Landmann (25m², 10 persons), Schwarzhaupt (22m², 10 persons), a boardroom (10 persons), and an Adorno-Fromm combined (105m², 70 persons). Sold with conference day-package and modular add-ons for coffee breaks and lunch.
• Wellness & Fitness Wellness area with Finnish and bio sauna, infrared cabin, ice fountain, two experience showers, and relaxation room. Fitness room available 24/7 with TechnoGym equipment. Day pass at €29 for external guests by appointment (minimum 2 persons), serving hotel guests as well as external day visitors.
• Event Kitchen (Eventküche) with Küchenparty cooking events Hesse's largest training and event kitchen with 12-16 fully equipped workstations, Germany-unique location for cooking events, cooking courses, and competitions. Küchenparty live-cooking packages priced per-person (€105-€125) based on group size, with all-inclusive 3-hour beverage package and live band 'Küchenbullen' in chef uniforms.
• Kita Catering 'Die Dippegugger' Catering service for kindergartens delivering daily fresh, healthy, organic, and child-appropriate meals using Demeter-certified products in reusable containers; supplies over 1,200 meals daily to approximately 800 children in Frankfurter Kindertagesstätten in compliance with DGE nutritional guidelines.
• Event Services (Christmas markets, summer festivals, cheese fondue, wedding and funeral packages) Comprehensive event offerings including Christmas market packages (Hüttengaudi, Klassiker, Weihnachtsmarkt Exklusiv from €65/person), summer festival packages (Liegestuhl, Sommerfeeling, Sommer-Hochgenuss from €69/person), cheese fondue events (€36/person during Christmas and early new year), wedding packages (€119/person), and funeral receptions (€17-€25/person tiers).
• Wedding Packages Wedding celebration packages in the historic Friedberger Warte courtyard for up to 120 persons. Standard package at €119 per person includes room rental, half-hour reception with sparkling wine and orange juice, 3-course menu or buffet, 6-hour beverage package, tablecloths, candles, and personalized menu cards.
• Sektfrühstück (Sparkling Wine Breakfast) Weekend and holiday breakfast buffet with sparkling wine reception priced at €25.00 per person; includes unlimited hot beverages, water, and juices. Children under 6 free, ages 7-15 pay €10. Late check-out until 14:00 available for €10 extra.
• Best Western Rewards Loyalty Program (membership via hotel) Free Best Western Rewards loyalty membership offering exclusive member rates up to 10% savings, worldwide free night redemptions, and special promotions; points earned through stays at the hotel and across the Best Western network.

Named customers6 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

Integration9 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Mosaikschule FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 December 2024Special needs school for children with intellectual disabilities. Partnership for cooking events where students prepare meals in hotel kitchen and dine in restaurant, promoting teamwork and independence.
• IB-Kitas Frankfurt (Internationaler Bund Kitas)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Die Dippegugger Kita catering service supplies daily meals to IB-operated kindergartens in Frankfurt. Started September 2021 with ~300 children, grown to serve ~800 children daily with fresh, organic-certified meals meeting DGE nutritional guidelines.
• Best Western HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Since January 1, 2009, the hotel operates as 'Best Western Premier IB Hotel Friedberger Warte', gaining access to Best Western's global distribution system, booking platform, Best Western Rewards loyalty program, and marketing support while maintaining local brand identity and operations.
• Internationaler Bund (IB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 August 2005Parent organization and social enterprise. Hotel Friedberger Warte GmbH is a subsidiary of IB. IB operates as one of Germany's largest service providers in youth, social, and educational work. The hotel serves as a training hotel providing apprenticeships and employment opportunities for disadvantaged youth.
• IKK SüdwestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth insurance partnership for corporate health management. Since 2 years, regular health check-ups offered to employees multiple times per year, along with joint sports and leisure activities.
• International Women's Club FrankfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWomen's club supporting cooking events for children with disabilities through the Mosaik School Working Group, providing volunteer assistance and funding for educational programs.
• Deutsche Gesellschaft für Ernährung (DGE)minorOthersNutritional guidelines reference for Kita catering. Die Dippegugger meal plans are aligned with DGE recommendations for children's nutrition.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Steigenberger Hotels (Frankfurt): Steigenberger operates multiple 4- to 5-star hotels in Frankfurt, including Frankfurter Hof, directly competing for the same corporate, MICE, and leisure travelers near the city's business districts. Both are full-service German hotels with comparable room counts, F&B outlets, and conference facilities.
• Holiday Inn Frankfurt – Alte Oper / Frankfurt Airport: Holiday Inn properties in Frankfurt compete in the same 4-star full-service segment with comparable F&B, meeting facilities, and IHG Rewards loyalty distribution — direct competition for Best Western Premier's customer base.
• Best Western Premier Hotels (other German properties): Other Best Western Premier properties in Germany share the same brand positioning, distribution platform, and Rewards program while serving as direct comparables for revenue per available room, MICE capture, and franchise fee economics.
• NH Collection Frankfurt Spin Tower / NH Frankfurt Messe: NH Hotels operates several 4-star properties in Frankfurt serving business travelers, trade-fair visitors, and conference groups, with comparable room counts, F&B, and meeting facilities — direct competition for both transient and MICE demand.
• Mövenpick Hotel Frankfurt City: Mövenpick Frankfurt City is a 4-star full-service hotel in central Frankfurt with comparable room scale, restaurant, bar, wellness, and conference facilities. Targets the same corporate and MICE segments under a similarly mid-scale international brand umbrella.
• Maritim Hotel Frankfurt: Maritim Hotel Frankfurt is a large full-service 4-star property directly connected to a congress center, competing for the same MICE, trade-fair, and business-traveler demand with comparable room scale and F&B offerings.
• Leonardo Hotels Frankfurt: Leonardo Royal and Leonardo Boutique hotels in Frankfurt offer comparable 4-star full-service accommodation, F&B, and conference facilities targeting corporate and leisure guests in the same price tier.
• Dorint Hotel Frankfurt / Kongresszentrum: Dorint operates full-service 4-star hotels in Frankfurt with extensive MICE and conference capacity, including the Kongresszentrum. Direct competitor for corporate events, conferences, and group bookings.
• H+ Hotels (H4 Hotels Frankfurt): H+ Hotels operates mid- to upper-midscale 4-star full-service hotels across Germany, including Frankfurt-area properties, with comparable MICE and business-traveler offerings under a private German hospitality group.

Emerging players

• Apetito Catering (institutional catering): Apetito is a major German institutional caterer supplying schools, Kitas, and care facilities. As Die Dippegugger expands beyond IB-affiliated Kitas, Apetito represents the scaled, professional competitor it would need to displace to win significant new contracts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-friedberger-warte
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibhotel_fbw

Compliance5 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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