Hotel PURS
Wabi-sabi art hotel. Quiet luxury over ostentation. Historic bones with deeply considered, art-forward interiors. No gilded chandeliers — instead, hand-crafted Vervoordt sidetables, antique farmhouse wardrobes, and LED artworks that never repeat the same image twice.
Book a room in the Alte Kanzlei (historic building) for original stucco ceilings, Flemish floor tiles, and the most atmospheric Vervoordt atmosphere.
Why It Matters
The only hotel in the world designed top-to-bottom as a Gesamtkunstwerk (total artwork) by Axel Vervoordt — the Belgian designer behind homes for Kim Kardashian, Robert De Niro, and Sting. The 17th-century Alte Kanzlei (Old Chancellery) was painstakingly restored in 2018 and paired with a new annex, unified around a courtyard. It holds one Michelin Key as a hotel and one Michelin Star for its restaurant. Just 11 rooms means it feels more like staying in a well-connected friend's extraordinary home than a hotel.
Hotel PURS is a tiny 11-room boutique hotel housed in a 1677 chancellery building in the medieval heart of Andernach on the Rhine. The entire property — every room, hallway, and bar — was designed by Belgian art collector Axel Vervoordt, making it the only hotel in the world conceived as a complete Vervoordt artwork. Think Flemish slate floors, centuries-old antique oak chests, post-war Japanese Gutai art, and wabi-sabi simplicity that somehow doesn't feel contrived. A one-Michelin-star restaurant serving New Nordic Japanese cuisine sits on-site, and the Relais & Châteaux membership signals exactly what kind of experience to expect.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Classic Doppelzimmer Alte Kanzlei
The entry-level room in the historic old chancellery building. Described as 'a dream in white' — the most compact option but still saturated with Vervoordt's wabi-sabi touch. Original architectural details intact.
27 sqmDeluxe Doppelzimmer Alte Kanzlei
A deluxe room in the original historic building. Unique design in historically significant rooms — expect more character per square meter than almost anywhere else, with original stucco details, antique furnishings, and that unmistakable Vervoordt calmness.
38 sqmDeluxe Doppelzimmer Neue Kanzlei
One of three Deluxe rooms in the new chancellery annex. More generous proportions than the classic, with contemporary Vervoordt design that plays quietly against the newer architecture.
38 sqmPremier Suite Alte Kanzlei
In the historic part of the building with extraordinary flair. Original wooden floors, antique oak chests, gently sloping eaves — and a freestanding bathtub. Antique barley-twist balustrades lead up to this room, passing contemporary stairwell art including a striking LCD 'painting' that never repeats.
King · 54 sqmPremier Suite Neue Kanzlei
Spacious suite in the new chancellery offering generous room to decompress. Plenty of space to relax, with the full complement of Vervoordt-designed objects and a refined, unhurried atmosphere.
53 sqmPURS Luxury Villa
A freestanding townhouse villa a short walk from the main hotel. Two bedrooms across two floors, sleeping up to four guests. The 80 sqm living-lounge features a fireplace, panoramic windows, and views straight onto the Mariendom cathedral. Private entrance, separate lift from underground parking, and two en-suite bathrooms — one with a freestanding tub. This is the property's most private option, with full access to all hotel amenities.
2x King · 170 sqmSignature Suite Neue Kanzlei
The largest and most elevated suite in the main hotel. Great views and the highest comfort — 62 sqm of Vervoordt-curated calm in the new chancellery building.
King · 62 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Periodic collaborative dinners where Peter Fridén cooks alongside a guest chef. Recent example: 6-course menu with Stephan Krogmann, a classically French-trained chef.
Seasonal afternoon cooking classes hosted by the Michelin-starred head chef Peter Fridén. Past sessions have covered summer kitchen techniques. Limited capacity.
Regular events pairing guest winemakers and producers with PURS cuisine. A good way to explore the Ahr and Mosel valleys from the table.
The hotel can arrange visits to Weingut Deutzerhof winery, about 45 minutes north of Andernach — one of the Ahr Valley's most celebrated producers of Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir).
Hotel-curated excursions to Schloss Stolzenfels, Burg Eltz, Marksburg, Festung Ehrenbreitstein, Arp Museum Rolandseck, and Abtei Maria Laach — all within reasonable driving distance.
The famous Rheinsteig trail runs through the region, connecting vineyards, forests, and castle viewpoints along the Rhine. The hotel curates route recommendations.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Lamplit reading library — good for planning regional excursions or just decompressing with a book.
Adjacent to the PURS Bar — the designated spot for cigar aficionados.
The charming inner courtyard connects the historic Alte Kanzlei and the new building — a key architectural feature of the property.
All rooms stocked with Aesop toiletries, bathrobes, and slippers.
Available to purchase online via the hotel's e-guma shop.
Free parking on-site. The Villa also has direct access from underground parking via private lift.
Transfers from Cologne-Bonn Airport and Frankfurt Airport can be arranged on request.
BUILD YOUR HOTEL PURS PLAN
Rooms, dining, spa, and resort experiences — organized into one trip plan.
Start Planning