Alea Resort Bad Orb – Life in Balance
A warm welcome to the new ALEA Resort in Bad Orb, Hesse. Situated directly next to the idyllic spa park, this exceptional resort by the long-established company Engelbert Strauß spans an impressive total area of 8,000 square metres.
As Europe’s leading manufacturer of workwear and protective equipment, Engelbert Strauß is making a powerful statement with the ALEA Resort. The investment not only highlights the company’s strong appeal as an attractive employer, but also underscores the high value placed on work–life balance. Here, exclusivity, comfort, and relaxation blend into one harmonious experience. Since summer 2024, the resort has opened its doors to Engelbert Strauß employees as well as guests from around the world.
The ALEA Resort embodies modern elegance and genuine hospitality. It is a place where employees, young talents, as well as international guests from the worlds of art, politics, and culture can find peace, relaxation, and a luxurious place to stay. The stylish hotel suites and opulent apartments promise an unforgettable experience. This sense of well-being is further enhanced by a first-class restaurant that delivers exceptional culinary excellence. The Michelin-starred Fogo E Agua showcases outstanding flavours inspired by Portuguese cuisine.
For those seeking to restore balance to body and mind, HIDEAWAY – the resort’s wellness sanctuary – offers the ideal retreat. Its comprehensive spa and health programme invites guests to recharge and renew in a deeply restorative atmosphere.
Empowering future talent at Engelbert Strauß
The development of young talent is especially close to the heart of Engelbert Strauß: through residential scholarships, the renowned company offers apprentices and dual-study students accommodation at the ALEA Resort during their training period. In this way, the experts in workwear inspire the next generation in a truly exceptional manner. For many young people, living in a luxury apartment of this calibre might seem like an unattainable dream – yet Engelbert Strauß turns this dream into reality.
TECE products integrate seamlessly into the high-quality furnishings
The bathrooms also reflect the resort’s premium design concept, defined by exclusivity and exceptional comfort — a quality that becomes equally evident in the sanitary fittings. The operators opted for sanitary systems from TECE, the expert from Emsdetten. Among the solutions installed is the million-times-proven TECEdrainline shower channel. TECEdrainline is particularly suited for floor-level shower areas and integrates seamlessly into the overall aesthetic.
A notable feature of the TECEdrainline shower channel is its seamless stainless-steel body with an internal slope, which prevents dirt particles from accumulating. This greatly simplifies cleaning — a key factor for ensuring smooth and hygienic operational service. With the tileable “plate” grate, the shower channel blends almost seamlessly into the surrounding floor surface. The two-stage membrane trap minimises the evaporation of seal water in the siphon, effectively preventing unpleasant odours. At the same time, the membrane trap also serves as a barrier against insects, ensuring the highest level of hygiene.
The TECEsquare flush plates also find their perfect place within the resort’s bathrooms. The elegant, ultra-flat models in black and white create dynamic visual contrasts in the light-tiled interiors. Their precise form and specialised button mechanism deliver both a tactile and aesthetic user experience — enhancing the look and feel of every resort bathroom.
Photographer: Ken Schluchtmann, diephotodesigner.de