THE HISTORY OF A FAMILY OWNED HOTEL

The future needs origins and the Best Western Hotel Lamm has that. Many guests ask about the history of the house, which has been run with love and passion by Diana & Heinz Stärk and their family since 1991 and has continually been developed further. The Stärk family has been hosts with heart for three generations. Since January 1st, 2024, B.W. Hotel operating company continues to operate the hotel as a hotel group.

2024
On January 1st, 2024 the house was sold to B.W. Hotelbetriebsgesellschaft mbH handed over as a leasehold business.

2020
All hotel rooms are equipped with a 50-inch flat-screen TV with satellite TV and internet connection.

2019
All guest rooms are equipped now with Betterspace iQ tablets. With these tablets, our guest have access to the digital guest information, they can regulate heating and air conditioning, place orders and communicate with the Hotel Lamm team. Additionally, the telephone system was changed into a cloud-based version of Starface. With that system our guests may now make free phone calls to landline phones in 22 countries.

2018
All guest rooms receive an air conditioning - the whole hotel is now equipped with air conditioning.

2017
Our gym with treadmill, crosstrainer, bicycle ergometer and power station and our LammSpa with sauna, sanarium and relax room are opened.

2015/2016
The restaurant Lamm Stüble was completely remodeled, equipped with air conditioning and renamed CupClub - Bar & Lounge. The breakfast room was also equipped with air-conditioning. Reception and floor corridors were renovated and made chic.

2014
The modernization measures go further: the public toilets in the basement as well as the staircase are appearing in a new light and modern design since the beginning of the year. In addition, our guests now enjoy the comfort safes in all room types.

2013
Paving of our hotel's parking lot and added security features such as a barrier system and installation of video surveillance.

2012/2013
Modernization of 27 additional bathrooms and renovation of a total of 37 guest rooms, so that all of our guest rooms now are in an inviting, contemporary design.

2011
Renovation of bathrooms in 10 rooms which in addition were equipped with modern spa showers. In addition, equipment of all hotel rooms with modern 32 '' - LCD color televisions with cable and 130 TV channels. Also our new locking system for guest rooms complying with international standards.

2009
Renovation and redesign of seven comfort rooms and furnishing the suite.

2009
Modernization of the front desk and the reception area and redesigning the façade, as well as dissolution of the rooms Hohentwiel, Hohenkrähen and Mägdeberg as function rooms and their conversion into a modern restaurant with a solid integrated buffet. The restaurant business has since then moved back into its own management. The breakfast area draws from the rooftop garden to the ground floor in the newly designed restaurant area.

2007
Connecting the Hotel Lamm to the Best Western group. Best Western Hotels are a global quality community and cooperation. Your benefits are special and certified quality management and the ability to collect Hotel Miles and Rewards Points that can be redeemed for free nights or free flights.

2005
Renovation of part of the guest rooms and renovation of corridors incl. Equipping them with new carpets. Also set up a free Internet terminal for guests at the front desk and configuration of Wi-Fi in the entire property.

2003/2004
Complete remodeling of the kitchen.

2002
Upgrading to new information technology, including ISDN PBX with additional S0 Davenport (Internet) and wake up calls in the rooms with voice mail.

2000
Major overhaul of convention and function rooms Hohentwiel, Hohenkrähen and Mägdeburg and replacing ventilation with a heat recovery system, also in the restaurant and in the kitchen.

1997
The roof garden café is renovated and converted into a breakfast room with about 60 seats. The restaurant operation and the function rooms are leased.

1993
Refurbishment of rooms in the south wing: In a record time of just 8 weeks water, heating, electrical, windows, doors and furniture are, among other things, brought up to date... In the following years until today the hotel rooms including furniture and the corridors were and are constantly being renovated.

1992
The modern technology was introduced to the traditional hotel: Hotel-EDV and the telephone system are put into operation. In addition, the convention center Tiffany is expanded.

1991
Heinz-Oskar Stärk is the third generation to take over the Hotel Lamm.

1981
Addition of the west wing, by which an expansion to 79 rooms and 200-seater restaurant was done.

1971
Karlheinz Stärk is the second generation to take over the hotel and the restaurant. With the generation change, the image of the Hotel Lamm changes again. The old building is dismantled down to the 3rd floor and subsequently increased the 6th floor. Through the annex the Hotel Lamm now has a total of 63 rooms and further 165 seats in the restaurant.

1960
Addition of the south wing, whereby the capacity of the Hotel Lamm is increased to 45 rooms and 165 seats in the restaurant. At the same time the 5th floor roof garden cafe is established.

1955
Second expansion, the Hotel Lamm now has 24 rooms and 125seats in the restaurant.

1949
First expansion of the building.

1939
In June 1939, Margarete and Oskar Stärk acquire the building. The Hotel Lamm is opened already on 25 October 1939, with 24 rooms and 95 restaurant seats.

1907 - 1908
Construction of the building.

Alemannenstraße 42
78224 Singen
Phone: +49 (0)7731 4020
Fax: +49 (0)7731 402 200
Mail: info@hotellamm.com