The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg
2nd place: Gourmet Olympus: German technology meets award-winning cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton, Wolfsburg.
The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg is located just a stone's throw away from the Volkswagen Arena. This makes the 5-star superior hotel the center of guild-related meetings on the subject of mobility, but connoisseurs also benefit from the design-oriented hotel: the excellent cuisine is adorned with 3 Michelin stars. For the ninth time in a row, the AQUA restaurant has received the coveted stars, making it one of the exclusive circle of ten restaurants in Germany to have been awarded the highest Michelin distinction. This shows just how much motivation and dedication chef Sven Elverfeld puts into his work. The interplay of different cooking methods and skillfully dosed techniques, based on classic cuisine, result in a harmonious culinary experience. Elverfeld not only swears by the top quality of the ingredients, but also by a strong regional focus of the products, which he prefers to source from German and selected European suppliers. The restaurant's ambience conveys pure design: a Zen garden and woven metal curtains make the restaurant a real eye-catcher.
Restaurant Terra promises a variety of new culinary experiences, and chef Fabian Schröter keeps his promise. His cuisine focuses on the originality of taste, healthy and sustainable preparation and local producers. Fish and meat dishes, vegetarian and vegan dishes are offered and are the main protagonists of the Terra menu. Selected, biodynamic wines can also be found on the restaurant's wine list, which focuses on German and Old World wines. Guests dine in a spacious, modern design ambience with floor-to-ceiling glass fronts offering a view of the Autostadt.
In the evening, Newman's Bar offers long drinks in an intimate atmosphere. The legendary afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton is served in the chic Lobby Lounge. The open fireplace with a view of the harbor basin and the listed Volkswagen power station is the perfect place to relax. And on summer days, you can enjoy coffee and cake on the terraces.
Over 600 works of art characterize the hotel, as well as the modern-classical furnishings by Elliott Barnes. The 170 rooms and suites are kept in the same style: Heated natural stone floors in bathrooms and hallways, integrated steam baths and multifunctional tables that are equally suitable for meetings and leisure. The view through the panoramic windows is in keeping with the theme: Here and throughout the hotel, the focus is on the Autostadt and the Volkswagen power plant.
Photo: Gary Schmid
And even more culinary skills
Restaurant Terra promises a variety of new culinary experiences, and chef Fabian Schröter keeps his promise. His cuisine focuses on the originality of taste, healthy and sustainable preparation and local producers. Fish and meat dishes, vegetarian and vegan dishes are offered and are the main protagonists of the Terra menu. Selected, biodynamic wines can also be found on the restaurant's wine list, which focuses on German and Old World wines. Guests dine in a spacious, modern design ambience with floor-to-ceiling glass fronts offering a view of the Autostadt.
In the evening, Newman's Bar offers long drinks in an intimate atmosphere. The legendary afternoon tea at The Ritz-Carlton is served in the chic Lobby Lounge. The open fireplace with a view of the harbor basin and the listed Volkswagen power station is the perfect place to relax. And on summer days, you can enjoy coffee and cake on the terraces.
And even more art
Over 600 works of art characterize the hotel, as well as the modern-classical furnishings by Elliott Barnes. The 170 rooms and suites are kept in the same style: Heated natural stone floors in bathrooms and hallways, integrated steam baths and multifunctional tables that are equally suitable for meetings and leisure. The view through the panoramic windows is in keeping with the theme: Here and throughout the hotel, the focus is on the Autostadt and the Volkswagen power plant.
Photo: Gary Schmid
