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Hotels in eastern Germany are up to international standards and, due to economic subsidies in the 1990s, often far outshine their West German counterparts. In the East it’s quite normal to have a major international hotel in a 1,000-year-old house or restored mansion. Smaller and family-run hotels are more charming local options, and often include a good restaurant. Most big hotels offer special weekend or activity-oriented packages that aren't found in the western part of the country.
During the trade fairs and shows of the Leipziger Messe, particularly in March and April, most Leipzig hotels increase their prices.
Rebuilt after wartime bombing (and having reopened in early 2024 after a major 18-month renovation), the historic Taschenberg Palace—the work of Zwinger architect Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann—is Dresden's premier address and the last word in luxury, as befits the former residence of the Saxon crown princes. The Karl Mai bar serves the best cocktails in a rustic faux-western atmosphere
This castle hotel, where Martin Luther, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Richard Wagner have been guests, offers a splendid view over the town of Eisenach, the countryside, and the Wartburg Castle itself. The standard of comfort is above average, and antiques and Oriental rugs mix with modern furnishings. Athough Eisenach is an ideal day trip from almost any town in the region, you want to see the Wartburg at night from one of the region's finest hotels.
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