The 4 Star Superior Favorite Parkhotel in Mainz, located near the Rosengarten, has been owned by the Barth family for more than 50 years. It’s the perfect location for an unforgettable experience in Rheinland-Pfalz. Come and visit. The current members of the Barth family, Christian and Anja with their daughters Anna and Julia, and their staff members look forward to welcoming you!

In 2025, the hotel’s Favorite Restaurant welcomed a fresh breeze into its gourmet kitchen when Aniello Casalino took the helm! The 31-year-old Chef previously worked at the legendary Traube Tonbach, most recently as Sous Chef at the Michelin-starred Restaurant 1789 and the Schatzhauser. Chef Aniello’s cuisine is a creative blend of Mediterranean flavours, French finesse, and regional, seasonal ingredients. Authentic, passionate, and interpreted in a modern way.

Christian Barth - Biography
Maître Hôtelier Christian Barth is the Managing Partner of Favorite Parkhotel GmbH, which includes the renowned Favorite Parkhotel Mainz as well as Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe. Both locations stand for culinary excellence, genuine hospitality, and uncompromising standards of quality. With a clear vision and great passion, Christian leads the establishments as modern family-run businesses that combine regional roots with innovation.

As a visionary with foresight, Christian Barth has been a key driving force behind the development of Favorite Parkhotel GmbH for many years. He rethinks hospitality and gastronomy always with the goal of creating distinctive, memorable experiences. Under his leadership, the hotel has become one of the leading establishments in Rhineland-Pfalz, impressing not only with its multiple award-winning restaurant but also with its unique atmosphere and personal service.

With Hofgut Laubenheimer Höhe, he has created an exceptional destination that brings together wine, nature, fine dining, and event culture among the vineyards above Mainz. Here, his philosophy is especially tangible: sincere hospitality, regional authenticity, and a commitment to delivering experiences at the highest level.

Christian Barth represents an entrepreneurial philosophy built on values, innovation, and humanity. As a host, networker, and industry expert, Christian actively shapes not only the future of his company but also that of the regional tourism and culinary culture.

Prepared by a Chaîne News Online Staff Writer
Researched from various sources. E&OE

Favorite Parkhotel ****s
Hotel - Gastronomie - Catering
Karl-Weiser-Straße 1
D-55131 Mainz

Tel: +49 (0)151 212 80 888
Web: www.favorite-mainz.de