From Hotel Stratmann to Privathotel Riesenbeck
Originally founded as Hotel Stratmann, for generations the house was a meeting place for travellers, clubs, weddings and celebrations in Riesenbeck. Today we are continuing its story.
An inn in the village centre
The house on Sünte-Rendel-Straße was once run under the name “Pompey” and later renamed Hotel Stratmann. Even old advertisements recommended it “to the esteemed travelling public” – as an inn with a bowling alley and garden for day-trippers and travellers passing through.
Timeline
- Late 19th century
Foundation
Hotel Stratmann is established in the village centre – a meeting place for travellers with horse and carriage as well as for locals.
- 1914
The cash book
Entries on beer deliveries, suppliers and events show how closely the house was connected with village life.
- 1960s
Gesellschaftshaus Stratmann
Celebrations, weddings and clubs – and the “Green Room”, known far beyond Riesenbeck.
- 1973
Hall, bowling alleys, large kitchen
A large new building with a function hall, three regulation bowling alleys and a large kitchen. The hall was also used as a cinema – red velvet curtain included.
- 2017
A new era
Hannes Lammers takes over the house – Stratmann becomes Hotel Riesenbeck.
- 2018–2019
Planning
Modernisation of the main house, conversion of the restaurant areas into rooms, a new roof structure with additional rooms.
- 2020
Demolition
The hall, bowling alleys and side rooms make way – space for the extension.
- 2020–2021
New concept
24-hour living room, honesty bar, modernised rooms and check-in by door code: Hotel Riesenbeck becomes Privathotel Riesenbeck.
- Today
Your break from hotel chains
Family hospitality with a well-thought-out, contemporary concept.
