Hotel Schmidt in Hagen closes: Protection for refugees in the future!

Hotel Schmidt in Hagen closes: Protection for refugees in the future!

In Hagen, a city with a long history of tourism, the traditional Hotel Schmidt is closing its doors after almost 73 years. This closure heralds a profound change that affects not only the hotel itself, but also the future use of the building. After almost seven decades of hospitable service, the hotel will now become a facility that will take care of underage refugees.

The operator of the hotel has officially announced on its website that hotel operations will cease on September 30, 2024. The hotel was known for its 36 rooms and a restaurant that was popular with many guests. A recent comment from a visitor describes the hotel as "modern with friendly staff", reflecting the high standards guests have come to expect.

New ownership and plans for the building

The reason for the hotel's closure is due to the sale of the property. The building on Selbecker Straße was sold to the psychotherapeutic facility “Haus Hohenlimburg”. This organization specializes in caring for children, adolescents and young adults and plans to use this building to accommodate and care for refugees. According to the Westfalenpost, “Haus Hohenlimburg” has been active for almost 40 years and is committed to helping families and young people in difficult life situations.

Horst Schmidt, who worked at the hotel for many years, commented on the upcoming transformation of the location. He reported that the roof of the building had to be replaced at the beginning of the year and that a new heating system would also be installed. The exact date when the first refugees will move into the new premises has not yet been set.

The closure of the Hotel Schmidt is not the only loss of business in Hagen. In other places in the city, such as the Rathaus-Galerie, there are increasing reports of business closures, such as a recently closed perfumery shop. Such developments cast a shadow over local businesses and signal a change in the city's economy.

The decision to convert the hotel into accommodation for refugees can be viewed from different perspectives, but clearly shows how, in times of increasing refugee numbers, existing structures are being repurposed to meet the needs of society. This development could increase the focus on humanitarian concerns and help create a supportive environment for refugees.

The closure of the Hotel Schmidt and the plans for its future use underline the change in the city of Hagen and the regional real estate market. Although the loss of a traditional family business is painful, the building's new function could potentially bring a breath of fresh air and open up new perspectives in a time of change.

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