Rhineland

Part of the Burg Rheinfels castle complex is occupied by a romantic hotel with 64 rooms and suites that range in size from tiny to palatial. — Lonely Planet

Europe's largest fortress, towering 400 feet above the left bank of the Rhine, offers a magnificent view over Koblenz and where the Mosel and the Rhine rivers meet. — Fodor's

The 13th-century fortress is one of the most hauntingly romantic places in Europe. — Travel + Leisure

In this traditional hotel now run by the fourth and fifth generations of the same family, you can enjoy a Rhine view from many of the rooms, or from the terrace next to the waterfront promenade. — Fodor's

The wine list focuses on the finest local estates for whites, and old- and new-world estates for reds. In warmer months, you can also enjoy sensational fish creations in the parklike garden. — Fodor's

Wiesbaden's premier address for well over a century boasts luxuriously appointed rooms, top-flight service, and three restaurants—and a guest list ranging from Dostoyevsky to the Dalai Lama. — Fodor's

Terra-cotta and beige tones and parquet floors lend the rooms warmth and, although they are small, they're very cleverly designed for maximum use of space. — Fodor's

The Pantenburgs' friendly, family-run hotel is high on Petrisberg hill overlooking Trier, not far from the amphitheater and a 20-minute walk to the Old Town. — Fodor's

The sunny Mediterranean design and quirky design touches are an instant mood-lifter at this family-run favourite with its super-central location. — Lonely Planet

The Rössling family makes you feel welcome at their comfortable hotel, which dates from 1827. — Fodor's

The spacious rooms and baths are individually decorated, with a winning mixture of contemporary and antique furnishings. — Fodor's

This rustic family inn is set amid the forested hills of the Enderttal (Endert Valley) on the site of a historic mill that belonged to the current proprietor's great-great-grandfather. — Fodor's

Next to the old bell tower (once part of the medieval walls), this charmer has stylish rooms with iron beds, pewter- and sky-blue fabrics, and bright, white modern bathrooms. — Lonely Planet

Set within a 15th-century structure on Eltville's Weingut Koegler complex, Weinhotel Hof Bechtermünz brings modern style to its historic setting. — Fodor's