Fodor's Expert Review Schlosshotel Thiergarten

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Staying at this 250-year-old hunting lodge is like being at your favorite aunt's, if she's an elderly millionaire. Rooms are individually furnished and have a plush, lived-in feel. The intimate Kaminhalle, with an ornate fireplace, and the Venezianischer Salon, dominated by a glittering 300-year-old Venetian chandelier, offer regional and international cuisine ($$–$$$). The fabulous setting may outshine the food, but dining here you will feel a bit like royalty yourself. The hotel is 8 km (5 mi) from Bayreuth in the Thiergarten suburb.