After 73 years: Hotel in Hagen becomes a refugee facility!

After 73 years: Hotel in Hagen becomes a refugee facility!

in Hagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, a traditional hotel closed its doors after it has housed guests for around 73 years. The Hotel Schmidt, which was in operation by the end of September 2024, will be used for another purpose in the future. The new owner plans to convert the premises to accommodate minor refugees.

The decision to close came surprisingly, precisely because the hotel, which had 36 rooms and a restaurant, was very popular with its guests. Shortly before the closure, it received positive reviews: "Modern rooms. Friendly staff. Everything tiptop!", A visitor praised on Google. But despite this popularity, the hotel was sold, and a new operator now has other plans for the property.

The new operator: "House of Hohenlimburg"

The psychotherapeutic facility "Haus Hohenlimburg" took over the building on Selbecker Strasse. This facility has been active for almost 40 years and takes care of children, adolescents and young adults in difficult life situations. Their goal is to offer young refugees a safe home and a supportive environment.

According to Horst Schmidt, who worked for many years in the hotel, the roof of the apartment house must first be renewed, and work on the heating system is also required. However, he could not say exactly where the schedule is for the first refugees. It remains to be seen how quickly these conversion measures are completed and when the facility can take up its services.

The closure of the Hotel Schmidt is part of a larger trend in Hagen, where several companies have recently hired their business. A perfumery in the nearby town hall gallery has recently announced its closure. This development illustrates the changes in the cityscape and the economic environment of the region.

For a detailed view of the case, See the report on www.come-on.de .