Fodor's Expert Review Colony Hotel

Step into this palm-shaded courtyard and you're in the world of the German Templers: the three-story lodging is in the center of the German Colony, amid the neighborhood's carefully restored red-roofed homes. The hotel's 40 rooms retain the original geometric-tile floors and other graceful touches. Ask for one with a gorgeous view of the Baha'i terraces. A dozen rooms have hot tubs, and all include freestanding bathtubs in spacious bathrooms. A spa room affords several massage options, and the rooftop terrace has eye-popping views of the port. Room service is delivered from a nearby restaurant, and breakfast is served in the charming dining room.