Leipzig's ibis hotels have been closed for months: what's next?

Leipzig's ibis hotels have been closed for months: what's next?

In Leipzig, the two ibis hotels in the city center have been closed for over nine months. The signs always welcoming guests remain dark and the doors are locked. Loud DAY24 The hotels have been closed since February 29th due to unexpected and urgent renovation work, a decision that caused anger among many tourists so shortly before the book fair. They had to look for more expensive alternatives at the last minute after they had already reserved rooms. Accor, the operating company, describes the situation as temporary and plans to reopen, but a fixed date cannot currently be foreseen as the necessary work is continuing “with an uncertain outcome”.

Renovation work and an uncertain future

Plans to reopen the two hotels are in place, but remain vague. Accor spokeswoman Tamara Schwarz-Speckbacher emphasized the close cooperation with owners and tenants to create a detailed schedule. At the same time, there are rumors about a possible sale of the hotels, although these have not been confirmed by Accor. The temporary closure also has an impact on the regional hotel landscape, which has to take care of the needs of guests while the ibis hotels remain empty.

In addition to the challenges of the ibis hotels, the region around Leipzig offers other interesting accommodation options, such as the Podelwitz moated castle, which creates ideal conditions for nature lovers, cyclists and water hikers. This unique hotel in the southern district of Leipzig attracts with a combination of an idyllic location, culinary offerings and plenty of space for events. According to a report by Leipzig Travel Both families and international tourists enjoy special relaxation and leisure activities there. As long as the ibis hotels remain closed, the moated castle could represent an attractive alternative for many.