Candlewood Suites by IHG makes its European debut with hotel opening in Germany

Posted in News on 15 May, 2025

IHG Hotels & Resorts and NOVUM Hospitality celebrate global brand expansion with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites in Berlin Charlottenburg.

IHG Hotels & Resorts is launching its midscale long stay brand, Candlewood Suites, in Europe with its first hotel opening in Germany. The launch is in partnership with NOVUM Hospitality, one of Europe’s largest private hotel operators.

IHG and NOVUM Hospitality continue to make strides in Germany with the opening of the first Candlewood Suites property outside of the Americas. Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is part of a dual-brand project, sharing a building with the recently opened Holiday Inn – the niu Flash. Candlewood Suites is also due to open a further five hotels in Germany this year, in Fürth, Heidelberg, Düsseldorf, Augsburg and Berlin.

Candlewood Suites, Berlin Charlottenburg, Germany

Candlewood Suites provide the personal and physical space guests need to not just stay comfortably but feel at home

Part of IHG Hotels & Resort’ Suites portfolio, Candlewood Suites is an aparthotel brand offering guests casual, reliable, and spacious studios and apartments equipped with kitchens. This provides guests the personal and physical space they need to not just stay comfortably but feel at home. Guests can enjoy the flexibility to cook their own meals, utilising the kitchens in each guestroom, complete with a microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee and tea-making facilities.

Superior Apartment bathroom

Candlewood Suites properties also offer self-service guest laundry, access to gym facilities and weekly housekeeping services. Guests can access the Candlewood Cupboard, a marketplace offering a variety of drinks, snacks and personal essentials for purchase or quality bean-to-cup coffee and tea available 24/7.

Mario Maxeiner, Managing Director Northern Europe, IHG Hotels & Resorts, commented: “We are looking forward to introducing the Candlewood Suites brand to Europe with the opening of Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg in Germany, one of our key European growth markets. We are especially proud of the swift collaboration between IHG and our partners at NOVUM Hospitality, who have successfully signed, converted, and begun to open Candlewood Suites hotels across the country. With 13 additional Candlewood Suites set to open across Germany in the coming months, we are delighted to offer guests a new midscale aparthotel experience, underpinned by a reliable service and apartment-style amenities to maintain their independence and daily routines with confidence.”

David Etmenan, Chief Executive Officer & Owner, NOVUM Hospitality, said: “As one of IHG’s largest global franchise partners, we are proud to bring Candlewood Suites to Germany, a brand that embodies comfort, convenience, and a home-like experience for our guests. This launch marks a significant step in our commitment to providing exceptional hospitality and tailored services that meet the evolving needs of travellers. We look forward to welcoming guests to our Candlewood Suites properties, where every stay feels like a home away from home.”

Lobby

Samira Said, CEO, Novum Hospitality, added: “The collaborative effort of both our teams in bringing this brand to life in Germany has been truly exceptional. We are looking forward to our guests experiencing Candlewood Suites, a brand that perfectly aligns with our vision of delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. This launch represents our dedication to providing travellers with the comfort and flexibility they seek, whether for business or leisure. At NOVUM Hospitality, we believe that every guest deserves a welcoming space that feels like home, and Candlewood Suites is here to fulfil that promise.”

The properties have been converted from NOVUM Hospitality’s acora Living the City, and Novum hotel brands

Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg joins IHG’s global portfolio of over 395 open Candlewood Suites hotels since the brand was acquired 2004 and will offer all the essentials guests want to create their own space to settle in.

Opened

• Just opened, Candlewood Suites Berlin Charlottenburg is located in central Berlin, in the Charlottenburg district on Franklinstraße.

Opening Soon

• Candlewood Suites Fürth, will be in located in Flugplatzstraße, conveniently near supermarkets and the Neue Mitte Fürth and Erlangen Arcaden shopping centres. All one-and two-room apartments have a balcony or terrace, with studios equipped with a large skylight to let in the sunshine. All apartments and studios have high-quality furnishings, including a relaxing armchair, flat-screen TV and safe.
• Candlewood Suites Heidelberg, will be found in the “Quartier am Turm” district, offering guests a space to settle in the Neckar City. The hotel has a total of 61 apartments, each featuring a refrigerator, sink, coffee maker and more. Ideal for families, business travellers and long-term guests, the apartments also come equipped with seating, a table and a TV.
• Candlewoods Suites Düsseldorf Airport, will be just a stone’s throw from Düsseldorf Airport and has excellent transport links by car and public transport, perfect for business or solo travellers, or guests looking to explore the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia. Each of the hotel’s 196 apartments are fitted with a practical kitchenette, including refrigerators, kettles and hobs.
• Candlewood Suites Augsburg, will call Regensburger its home, featuring comfortable serviced apartments. Each apartment features a TV with sound system, a workplace and kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave and kettle. Guest can check in and out conveniently via smartphone or tablet and have access to their own digital host during their stay.
• Opening in Q3 this year, Candlewood Suites Berlin Airport will be nearby Berlin Brandenburg Airport and has excellent transport links by car and public transport, perfect for business or solo travellers, or guests looking to explore Germany’s capital city.

The properties have been converted from NOVUM Hospitality’s acora Living the City, and Novum hotel brands, and follow the announcement of the long-term agreement bringing 13 Candlewood Suites hotels to the country, in addition to 50 Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration hotels and 56 Garner hotels.

About IHG Hotels & Resorts:
IHG Hotels & Resorts (tickers: LON:IHG for Ordinary Shares; NYSE:IHG for ADRs) is a global hospitality company, with a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good.

IHG has more than 6,600 open hotels in over 100 countries, and a development pipeline of over 2,200 properties.

• Luxury & Lifestyle: Six Senses, Regent Hotels & Resorts, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo
• Premium: voco hotels, Ruby, HUALUXE Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, EVEN Hotels
• Essentials: Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts, Garner hotels, avid hotels
• Suites: Atwell Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Candlewood Suites
• Exclusive Partners: Iberostar Beachfront Resorts

InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated and registered in England and Wales. Approximately 385,000 people work across IHG’s hotels and corporate offices globally.

About Candlewood Suites:
Candlewood Suites is a midscale, extended-stay brand offering casual, reliable, apartment-like studios and suites equipped with kitchens, comfortable lounge seating, large TVs and outdoor spaces allowing travellers to settle in while they are on the road. For more information about the Candlewood Suites brand, visit www.candlewoodsuites.com.

About NOVUM Hospitality:
With more than 150 hotels (including secured pipeline) with over 20,000 rooms in more than 60 locations across Europe, NOVUM Hospitality is one of Europe’s largest privately-run hotel groups. Founded in 1988, the Hamburg-based company has emerged as a prominent player in the hotel industry, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer & Owner David Etmenan. NOVUM Hospitality is known for its variety of centrally located accommodation in the midscale and upper midscale segment.

The signing of a long-term cooperation agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts in April 2024 makes NOVUM Hospitality one of IHG’s largest global franchise partners. The cooperation encompasses the launch of the Holiday Inn – the niu co-brand and the conversion of the remaining NOVUM Hospitality brands. Yggotel, Select Hotels and Novum Hotels will be integrated into the brand world of the IHG brand Garner. acora Living the City will convert to the IHG extended-stay brand Candlewood Suites, thereby marking the European debut for both brands in the future. This strategic alliance promises not only enhanced guest experiences but also represents a significant milestone in both companies’ growth trajectories.