Hotel Caesar Augustus probably one of the closest experiences to heaven on earth. Formerly used as a retreat for artists and intellectuals two centuries ago, ...
Chicago’s #1 Private Chef, Charles Webb is known as the “International Jetset Chef.” Having catered private events for Lacoste, Hewlett Packard, Belvedere, Nike & many more, he is a regular when it comes to curating the most innovative culinary experiences for billionaires, royalty & luxury enthusiasts alike. He has worked hand in hand with Matt Orlando, the Executive Chef at NOMA - San Pellegrino's #1 Restaurant in the World - and has worked with multiple Michelin Star restaurants in 9 countries over his 20+ year career.
Das Stue (“living room” in Danish) is a truly unique place, serving as the first luxury boutique hotel in Berlin. Housed in an elegant 1930’s building right in the city but surrounded by greenery and quiet, this gem of a hotel is like an urban retreat. Inside this magnificent place is a personal, intimate atmosphere where the staff addresses its patrons by name.
Destination Luxury was very fortunate to get to sit down with Alexander Doerr, the General Manager of the hotel, Das Stue in Berlin. With his impressive resume and proven expertise in management and hospitality, he graciously shared with us his insights of being a boutique-sized individual luxury hotel in a large, capital city.
DLX: So we saw that you started your first hotel internship at age 15. What led you to the hotel industry from such a young age?
Alexander Doerr: Actually only one thing: that you’re dealing with a lot of people; not only the guests but also colleagues and peers. This is something that makes it really unique for me. You meet so many different people every day, there’s so many things to do, and it’s never boring – really never, never boring....
