Following a two-year transformation, Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa in Germany, has reopened its doors.
With a history spanning 150 years, the Black Forest property, nestled between Lichtentaler Allee and Baden-Baden, has been reimagined by Countess Bergit Douglas of MM Design, known for her signature mix of European elegance and vibrant individuality.
The property features 27 room concepts across the hotel’s guestrooms and suites, with an aesthetic that draws inspiration from 19th-century Beaux-Arts glamour and English interior boldness, featuring richly patterned textiles, antique writing desks and custom-made chests sourced from local artisans.
Historic details such as 19th-century wooden beams have been preserved and revealed for the first time, telling the architectural story of the hotel. Fabrics and wallcoverings from houses such as Colefax and Fowler, Pierre Frey and De Gournay add layers of warmth and texture, while colour palettes range from sun-washed corals and powder blues to forest greens and ivory creams.
Bathrooms have been entirely reimagined in marble with modern lighting systems and artisan-crafted fixtures, marrying old-world craftsmanship with contemporary ease. On the fifth floor, newly created rooms and suites cater to families and longer stays, with connecting room options designed to support multi-generational travel.
“Brenners has always stood for refined individuality,” says Timo Gruenert, CEO of Oetker Hotels. “With this renovation, we haven’t just refreshed a hotel – we’ve reignited its spirit. This new chapter reflects our belief that true luxury today is harnessed in our core values: family spirit, elegance and genuine kindness.”
True to its heritage as a grand hotel rooted in the Black Forest, Brenners’ renovation places Corporate Social Responsibility at the heart of its transformation. Regional and sustainable materials were consciously chosen wherever possible – whether in sourcing timber, restoring the slate roof with 65,000 locally quarried tiles or upcycling Dornbracht’s bathroom fittings, which save around 40 percent CO₂ compared to new production. Innovative heating and cooling technologies powered by regional district heating further reduce the property’s footprint, while ensuring guest comfort.
Throughout the project, the hotel further demonstrates cohesion between luxury and ecological responsibility, from the upcycling of historic wallpapers and fabrics into notebooks, cushion covers and bookmarks, to the preservation of century-old bricks and wood.
“This is not just a reopening – it’s a renaissance,” concludes Stephan Boesch, Managing Director of Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa. “We’ve honoured Brenners’ remarkable heritage while creating a deeply personal, refined experience that reflects how people want to travel and live today – surrounded by beauty, nature and meaning.”
