The La Citadelle hotel is housed in a historic building that dates back to 1559, originally constructed as a military stronghold. After a conversion in 2005, it became a hotel while maintaining its heritage and architectural character.
The 4-star property offers 80 rooms, a refined restaurant, a lounge bar, and multiple spaces for seminars and events. Its location near Metz’s city center, Imperial District, and train station makes it an attractive option for both business travelers and leisure visitors.
“The Citadelle Hotel Metz perfectly embodies the spirit we want to convey: character, high standards, and local roots. We are delighted to welcome the teams to somnOO and look forward to writing this new chapter together.” – Lars Backhaus and Christian Rousseau, founders of somnOO
This acquisition aligns with somnOO’s long-term development strategy, which focuses on creating a resilient, responsible hotel ecosystem. The company aims to become a leading European player in the hospitality industry by 2030.
SomnOO continues its strategic expansion with the latest acquisition of six Ibis hotels, as well as the addition of two hotels in the Paris region, reinforcing its growing presence in France.
Founded in 2014, somnOO operates a portfolio of over 60 hotels across France and Germany. The group follows an integrated owner-operator model, positioning itself for sustained growth and resilience. Its strategy involves a two-cycle development process, moving from minority operations to full ownership and operation of its properties.
