Art Fabrik Hotel

Class: First

Style: Arts

Rooms: 149

This listed building was formerly a metalworks owned by Friedrich Engels, a famous German thinker, now houses a unique art-focused hotel. With a name true to its roots, "Fabrik" means factory in German, the Art Fabrik & Hotel was built a few years ago, in 2003, by promoters of a charitable foundation, Bethe, Roswitha and Erich Bethe, with the idea of bringing together three concepts: accommodation, charity and art. The establishment is indeed a real art gallery, not only because of its own design, the work of over 50 artists, but also because of the exhibitions and art studios which are housed there. The proceeds obtained from the sale of artworks are destined to six children�s hospices in Germany.

This surprising hotel offers 140 especially comfortable rooms. Among them are rooms equipped with their own sauna, as well as "Artistic" rooms, entirely designed by a specific artist. Some of the rooms have their own PC. A design restaurant is also the creation of a group of more than 50 artists. Every table and chair forms part of a fantastic artistic whole, conducive to enjoying art, cuisine and even music with a live piano player. The art studios are a key part of the establishment as local and international artists can use them for free for up to one year and guests can share in a unique experience by observing them working whilst having a coffee in the cafeteria. Also guests can peruse the works that are on exhibition as well as relax in the spa, featuring a persian style steam bath. Furthermore, the hotel is proud to present a series of beauty services topped off with their own, on-site stylist who can assist guests upon appointment at least an hour in advance. The hotel provides its guests complimentary use of the following items: several drinks, pay-TV, WLAN Internet access, car parking and soothing good-night music developed by Asian psychologists. The hotel also offers rooms for disabled persons.

Art Fabrik & Hotel enjoys an ideal location both for business travellers as well as tourists. It's situated 6km from city of Wuppertal (10 minutes by car) and just a few minutes walk from the Wupper river. Whether by public transport or own vehicle, guests can easily access the zoo, botanic gardens and the famous Von-der-Heydt Museum, as well as other attractions.