Black Forest

A belle époque beauty in a class of its own, this 19th-century villa sits in gardens close to Baden-Baden's Lichtentaler Allee, world-class festival hall, casino and curative thermal baths. — The Telegraph

Renowned health spa-palace hotel offering an Old World environment in a private park facing the fashionable Lichtentaler promenade and Oos River in Baden-Baden. — Hideaway Report

Here chandeliers cast flattering light on antique-filled rooms decorated with panache, and the restaurant puts French riffs on the finest regional ingredients. — The Telegraph

This luxury hotel has won numerous awards since its founding by Hermione Bareiss in 1951 and continues to impress, recently being noted as one of the top 10 hotels in Europe and number two in Germany. — Fodor's

The family-run property has an indoor pool along with a solarium and sauna facilities. Fittingly for this wine region, the hotel has an acclaimed selection in its cellar. — Afar Magazine

Right in the thick of things, this super-friendly family-run hotel occupies a 16th-century town house. — Lonely Planet

A hotel that has, at a sweep, changed the character of Baden Baden from faded to funky. — The Telegraph

Sitting on one of Baden-Baden's smartest streets, this above-par hotel is a real find, with 40 dapper, recently updated rooms, chandelier-lit spaces, and a garden with sun lounges for chilling. — Lonely Planet

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With parts dating from 1120, one of the oldest buildings in Freiburg claims to be the oldest inn in Germany. — Frommer's

Right on the lake, this hotel has the best location in town, and most rooms have a balcony with an astounding view. — Fodor's

A converted customs house, this design hotel only has four rooms but luxury to spare, and the interaction of modernity with old beams and exposed brickwork is very striking. — Fodor's

A clean and comfortable base from which to enjoy central Baden-Baden without having to walk great distances or hop on public transport. — The Telegraph

From the inside this charming inn in the pedestrians-only Altstadt has a lot more cozy Black Forest ambience than many Freiburg hotels. — Frommer's

Run by the welcoming Sauter family, this streamlined hotel fuses contemporary living with traditional local materials (note the wood shingling on the facade). — Lonely Planet

The well-stocked libraries and bookcase wallpaper of Park Hotel Post reflect the city’s academic vibe, but the feeling is anything but studious; it appeals also to couples and families — The Guardian

This simple hotel sits between the main square and the train station, and some of the very affordable rooms even have balconies, so you can enjoy a view of behind-the-scenes Freudenstadt. — Fodor's