This magnificent building first opened in Leipzig in 1913 as the Grand Hotel. It is one of the city's oldest and most venerable hotels, and in 1995 the Seaside Group opened its new top-class hotel behind this splendid Art Nouveau facade. This city business hotel comprises a total of 288 rooms, including 100 single rooms, 5 suites and 5 junior suites. A special feature of the hotel is the elegant Steaktrain restaurant constructed in the style of a famous train. Further facilities on offer to guests include a 24-hour reception and check-out service, lift access, a hairdressing salon, a cafe, a bar and a restaurant. Business travellers will appreciate the conference facilities and guests can also take advantage of the room and laundry services. There is covered garage parking for those arriving by car and a bicycle hire station on the premises.

This hotel is particularly well-known for its exclusive location in the historic centre of Leipzig, directly fronting the famous Nikolaistrasse. Guests will find Leipzig central station just 100 m from the hotel and it is also 100 m to the nearest shopping venues at Leipzig City and to the Nikolaikirche church. It is 200 m to the Gewandhaus gallery and the Opera House and the nearest restaurants are 500 m from the hotel. Leipzig/Halle Airport is 18 km away.

The Seaside Breakfast Buffet in the mornings at Steaktrain is a worthy introduction to the culinary world of the Midwest and midday and evening meals can be selected from an à la carte menu.