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Heidelberg, September 2010. The authentic maritime atmosphere of an old ship combined with „la dolce vita“ of the Italian cuisine can now be found in Heidelberg. From now on, the exclusive Boutique-Hotel Heidelberg Suites also holds the restaurant and bar ship Heidelberg Suites Patria. Equipped with a noble yacht style, it offers its guest an extraordinary ambience on the water. The modernized and redesigned ship has its landing stage right in front of the hotel and cruises the charming landscape of the Neckar valley in the evenings.

Heidelberg, September 2010. The authentic maritime atmosphere of an old ship combined with „la dolce vita“ of the Italian cuisine can now be found in Heidelberg. From now on, the exclusive Boutique-Hotel Heidelberg Suites also holds the restaurant and bar ship Heidelberg Suites Patria. Equipped with a noble yacht style, it offers its guest an extraordinary ambience on the water. The modernized and redesigned ship has its landing stage right in front of the hotel and cruises the charming landscape of the Neckar valley in the evenings.

Hundreds of Heidelberg’s visitors cruise the tranquil Neckar every day on different vessels. As of now, a rare jewel can be discovered underneath the philosopher’s path, right in front of the Boutique Hotel Heidelberg Suites: The Heidelberg Suites Patria. It is a small ship of the 1930s, completely restored and modernized. As a restaurant- and bar ship, the Heidelberg Suites Patria offers its guest a unique experience. „No other hotel in Germany can come up with a yacht restaurant“, says proprietor Peter Hütter. Several times a week the ship takes its passengers on a romantic cruise with Mediterranean flair. A Mediterranean „brunch à la carte“ is offered on Sundays.

The Florentine architect Michele Bönan, who already gave the Heidelberg Suites its one-of-a-kind-style, also created the interior of the Patria. Bönan, who himself is the proud owner of the former longboat of the Onassis family, specializes not only in the interior design of hotels, but also in designing exclusive yachts. When designing the Heidelberg Suites Patria, Bönan drew inspiration from the luxury yacht-design of the 1950s.

Like a Venetian bridge, a long landing stage leads to an adorned wrought-iron gate - the ship’s entry. The equipment of the Patria is as elegant as relaxing. „We wanted to create a club – atmosphere, just like on a private yacht“, Hütter underlines. As already at the old villa of the Heidelberg Suites, Bönan has allowed the ship its original character, but thereby casually put in scene exclusive furniture and accessories. Rustcolored leather sofas with typical yacht chairs, heavy cream-colored curtains in a “Grace-Kelly-style“ are placed within the restaurant and bar area. The upper decks with their lounge chairs and thick cushions invite to relax and the fireplace room in the bow provides a large table for private dinners. „What would be more appealing than a meeting on the water?“ Hütter says, „the view onto the water would undoubtedly be inspiring.”

Chef de cuisine Franco di Battista and his crew serve upscale Mediterranean cuisine, presented with an amazing finesse. Roughly 50 persons can be seated on board, either in the elegant restaurant, on the upper deck or on the convenient decks outside. Here, the guests may enjoy an aperitif and above all, a unique nautical experience in a beautiful picturesque setting. At the time when Heidelberg’s romantic scenery diminishes in an orange-red sunset and a little wind comes up, the Mediterranean flair is perfect.

The Boutique Hotel Heidelberg Suites, opened in January 2009 as well as the Heidelberg Suites Guesthouse are the property of the Hütter Gbr, based in Sinsheim. Since February 2010 Heidelberg Suites Patria is also part of the entrepreneurial family Hütter. Reservations can be made at +49(0)171/9989132 or at patria (at) heidelbergsuites (dot) com. Please find more information at www.heidelbergsuites.com/patria

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Antje Urban
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Heidelberg, March 2010. The Boutique-Hotel Heidelberg Suites owes its unique style to the internationally renowned architect Michele Bönan. The interior of the 19th-century villa presents a perfect liaison between Heidelberg historicism and sophisticated Italian Design. The star–architect has custom-designed the exquisite furniture and design accessories for the luxury hotel providing 25 suites. From now on, design-lovers can take home the one-of-a-kind interior design of the Heidelberg Suites.

Heidelberg, March 2010. The Boutique-Hotel Heidelberg Suites owes its unique style to the internationally renowned architect Michele Bönan. The interior of the 19th-century villa presents a perfect liaison between Heidelberg historicism and sophisticated Italian Design. The star–architect has custom-designed the exquisite furniture and design accessories for the luxury hotel providing 25 suites. From now on, design-lovers can take home the one-of-a-kind interior design of the Heidelberg Suites.

A journey is always an experience and a hotel is often a visual inspiration for its guests. Nowadays, hotel guests have rising expectations regarding the design and ambience of a hotel and the increasing number of Boutique-Hotels underlines this trend. Hotel guests appreciate being surrounded by precious and stylish décor and they are fascinated by the diversity of styles. At the Heidelberg Suites, they experience the perfect setting in scene of Italian Flair in combination with Heidelberg’s history in a relaxed atmosphere as if they were visiting good friends. All 25 suites are individually furnished and impress with harmonic and warm tones, exclusive furniture and perfectly matched accessories. From now on, the Heidelberg Suites guests may take home the exceptional style of this exclusive hotel. It is as easy as that: When you fall in love with the one or other piece of the interior, you may order it as a "Home Selection". The vanilla wing chair for instance, the desk chair of precious wood, the photographies of Massimo Listri or the silhouettes on the wall: everything can be ordered, even the carpets and fabrics of Dedar or Estro Fiorentino’s lamps. All pieces of furniture are manufactured at the highest artistic stage in different Italian ateliers. Customizations concerning colour and material are possible on request.

"For me as a perfectionist seeking harmony, it is very attempting to create something special and to give life to a building", says Michele Bönan. Therefore, Bönan’s projects always bear his unique handwriting - naturalness and elegance with a sublime lightness. The architect was influenced by the Heidelberg romanticism and once more proved his sense for cultural inheritance and authenticity. Bönan, who not only conceives hotels - most recently the Ferragamo Design hotels in Italy – but also furnishes private residences and yachts, always combines functionality with lifestyle.

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Heidelberg, March 2009. The Boutique-Hotel HEIDELBERG SUITES, opened in January 2009, sets a new highlight in the region. Located directly on the picturesque banks of the Neckar, the hotel is unique in Heidelberg offering fivestar suites to business- and individual travellers. The resort and the design bear the handwriting of the internationally renowned architect Michele Bönan.

Heidelberg, March 2009. The Boutique-Hotel HEIDELBERG SUITES, opened in January 2009, sets a new highlight in the region. Located directly on the picturesque banks of the Neckar, the hotel is unique in Heidelberg offering fivestar suites to business- and individual travellers. The resort and the design bear the handwriting of the internationally renowned architect Michele Bönan.

Situated idyllic between vineyards, the famous promenade ‘Philosophenweg’ and the river Neckar a new exclusive residence has opened, that is unequalled in Heidelberg. The Boutique-Hotel HEIDELBERG SUITES, integrated in a 19th century villa, offers an oasis of peace and beauty with a spectacular view of Heidelberg’s world-famous Castle and the Old Bridge.

The city’s history, its famous poets and philosophers inspired the Florence-based stararchitect Michele Bönan. He created a luxury resort, which revives the German romanticism in a facile combination with Italian elegance. In the exterior Bönan sets in scene this perfect synthesis with a classicistic front. In the interior silhouettes of important German poets, antlers and Italian busts and frescoes match playfully. The combination of architectural excellence and distinguished design, coupled with a refreshing naturalness turn the HEIDELBERG SUITES into a very special hotel experience.

Relaxing luxury with a personal service

"We want to ensure that our guests feel like visiting good friends" this is the in-house philosophy of the owners of HEIDELBERG SUITES. The guests may experience the slight difference already at their arrival, when they are welcomed in the blue saloon and not at a classical reception. 25 individually furnished suites, each one with a separate bedroom and living area, provide an intimate atmosphere. Warm tones, lovingly set accents and accessories as well as a fully-equipped pantry kitchen underline this maxim. Apart from the stylish interior, conveniences like a spacious bathroom most modern communication- and entertainment electronics are self-evident.

The highlight of the HEIDELBERG SUITES is the glass-enclosed 70 sq m (750 sq ft) penthouse suite allowing an all-time view of Heidelberg’s stunning scenery. Its own whirlpool on the rooftop terrace indulges sophisticated guests. The small intimate spaarea with sauna, steam-bath and fitness equipment surprises with a combination of an inviting coziness and an exceptional design. You can perfectly linger, enjoy or relax on the spacious rooftop terrace with panoramic view or in the romantic garden area with Jacuzzi. The special guest service offers a limousine-shuttle, an in-house bike-rental as well as a chauffeur with a golf-cart, who drives the guests to the nearby restaurants or sights. A modern conference room for up to 15 persons, which can also be booked as a presidential suite, completes the profile of the HEIDELBERG SUITES.

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The new Boutique-Hotel HEIDELBERG SUITES invites to follow the paths of German philosophers and Heidelberg’s great history. Mind and feet may then relax in the cosy atmosphere of the HEIDELBERG SUITES Spa. The offer ‘Culture getaway’ includes two overnights in a Junior Suite, a private guided tour through Heidelberg as well as the entrance fee to the Kurpfälzische Museum. In the evening the hotel golf-cart will bring guests to a 3-course menu in a historical restaurant. The romantic introductory package can be booked for 900 Euros subject to availability.

Soccer enthusiasts, who already wait impatiently to watch the starkickers of 1899 Hoffenheim can book the all-inclusive ‘It’s soccer-time’ for 1.200 Euros: two nights in a Junior-suite and a popular Business Seat Ticket in the new Rhein-Neckar-Arena. The package ‘It’s soccer time’ is valid until May 16th for all home matches of the TSG 1899 Hoffenheim in the premier Bundesliga according to availability.

The Boutique Hotel HEIDELBERG SUITES, opened in January 2009 as well as the HEIDELBERG SUITES Guesthouse are the property of the Hütter GbR, based in Sinsheim. Operating Company is the Hütter GmbH. The hotel holds 25 suites in the categories standard, junior and superior, which are also available for long-term rental. All suites have a separated bed- and living room as well as a fully-equipped pantry kitchen. Some suites can be are used as family-suites due to connecting doors or sofas-beds. WLAN, flatscreen- TV, satellite-TV in addition to Ipod/MP3 docking station starting from the Junior-category are part of the basic equipment. www.heidelbergsuites.com

Public Relations:

Antje Urban
Urban PR Beratung & Presseservice
Phone: +49 177 759 147 1
E-Mail: presse (at) heidelbergsuites (dot) com