Culinary identity and living tradition
" A significant milestone in the hotel's culinary development came in 2025, when the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof was admitted to the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as a Professional member establishment "
Welcome to this five-star superior hotel with character, style, charm and the latest comforts.
Since 1856, the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof has been an integral part of the cityscape of Hanover (German: Hannover). The central train station and the elegant Luisenstraße are a just a stone’s throw away. Founded by Heinrich Kasten with the ambition of creating a house of elegance and character, the hotel has continuously evolved over generations.
Today, as Hanover’s only five-star hotel, it stands for artisanal quality, sincere service and a deep-rooted understanding of hospitality.
The MARY’s Restaurant holds a special place within the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof, as it brings together the culinary and historical heritage of the house. Named after Mary Sdralek, a defining personality of the hotel and granddaughter of its founder, the restaurant pays tribute to a hostess who shaped the establishment for many years. Her approach to hospitality -characterized by attentiveness, reliability, and personal dedication - remains an integral part of the restaurant’s identity to this day.
The culinary signature of MARY’s Restaurant is shaped by a closely coordinated team, including Head Chef Nicolas Görner and Jan Krüger, Sommelier and Food and Beverage Manager (the latter being a Maître Restaurateur member in the Bailliage of Niedersachsen). Together, they create menus with a clear regional focus and a contemporary interpretation, grounded in technical precision, high-quality ingredients, and a refined, restrained clarity of flavour.
A significant milestone in the hotel’s culinary development came in 2025, when the Kastens Hotel Luisenhof was admitted to the Chaîne des Rôtisseurs as a Professional member establishment. This membership recognizes the establishment’s high gastronomic standards and underscores its commitment to combining the classical values of culinary art with modern gastronomy.
Karin Deißner
Chargée de Presse
Kastens Hotel Luisenhof
Luisenstraße 1-3
30159 Hannover
Tel: +49 (0)511 3044-0
Web: www.kastens-luisenhof.de
Including an e-interview with General Manager Toril Flåskjer