- Art'otel, Berlin (tel. 030/884470; www.artotels.com): This hotel in the heart of Berlin is chic, discreet, and unique. The swirling action of the Ku'damm lies right outside the door, but inside, the decor is soothing and serene, the work of some of the continent's top designers.
- Altstadt-Hotel, Passau (tel. 0851/3370; www.altstadt-hotel.de): This inexpensive hotel stands at the convergence of three rivers -- the Danube, the Ilz, and the Inn. But the hotel offers more than river views -- it's comfortably and traditionally furnished, and its regional cuisine and convivial pub attract the locals.
- Gastehaus Englischer Garten, Munich (tel. 089/3839410; www.hotelenglischergarten.de): This is an oasis of charm and tranquillity, close to the Englischer Garten, where buffed Munich lies out nude in the sun. The furnishings are in an old-fashioned Bavarian style, but the comfort level is first-rate.
- Parkhotel Atlantic Schlosshotel, Heidelberg (tel. 06221/60420; www.parkhotel-atlantic.de): This 24-room inn is on the wooded outskirts of Heidelberg, near the famous castle. Every room is comfortable and convenient, and in the afternoon you can go for long walks along the woodland trails surrounding the property.
- Antik-Hotel Bristol, Cologne (tel. 0221/120195; www.antik-hotel-bristol.de): In the heart of this cathedral city along the Rhine, this unique hotel is filled with antiques, both country-rustic and town house-elegant, making the atmosphere both authentic and inviting.
- Hanseatic Hotel, Hamburg (tel. 040/485772; www.hanseatic-hamburg.de): This little hotel evokes a prim and proper English gentleman's club. Rooms are one of a kind, often containing antiques. In summer, the owner may be out front tending his flower garden, getting ready to welcome you.
Germany Travel Experiences
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St. Goar
Before leaving Munich that morning, we did something surprising and stopped at Dachau Concentration Camp. It was the first concentration... Continue reading »
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Netherlands to Germany's "Romantische Strasse"
Sunday, 2nd November Now we truly feel we are on our way – left our very good and kind friends in Den Haag (Netherlands) who had looked... Continue reading »
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Castles, castles and a bit of wine
We took a 48 hour trip to Germany. It was a last minute trip and we didn't really have much of a plan - which I've discovered can m... Continue reading »
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Rhine Valley
Before heading to our hotel in the Rhine Valley and we stopped off at St Goar were most of the group went off to do wine tasting but me a... Continue reading »
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Forget Italy-Germany is Amazing
I think we last updated our time in Venice maybe? Time flies when your on the road like this. Anyway, after I fi... Continue reading »
