In Germany, 45.5 percent of hotel rooms belong to chain hotels.
In Germany, the share of chain hotels in total room capacity rose from 43 percent to 45.5 percent in one year. According to Horwath HTL's DACH Hotels & Chains Report 2026, there are 3,216 hotels affiliated with chain groups in the country.
In Germany, the share of chain hotel groups in total room capacity rose from 43 percent to 45.5 percent over the year. This figure is included in the DACH Hotels & Chains Report 2026 published by Horwath HTL.
According to the report, 3,216 hotels affiliated with chain hotel groups operate in the country. The total room capacity of those establishments is 440,231.
The figures show that the share of independent properties in the German hotel market is declining, while chain models are expanding. This changes the competitive conditions for independent hotels in terms of brand recognition and access to booking channels.