4 Best Hotels in Wiesbaden, The Rhineland

Situated opposite the Kurhaus, this has been Wiesbaden's premier address for well over a century and was the first hotel in Germany to be awarded five stars. Previous guests have included Dostoyevsky, John F. Kennedy, Audrey Hepburn, and the Dalai Lama. Unsurprisingly, the rooms and suites provide quintessential luxury; all are quiet, comfortable, classically furnished, and have modern bathrooms. The hotel is home to three restaurants, including Wiesbaden's only Michelin-starred restaurant, Ente, and the gorgeous Orangerie (where breakfast is served). There's also a luxurious spa and beauty treatment space, including a remarkable rooftop thermal pool with city views.

First opened as a bathhouse in 1486, this sophisticated hotel maintains stunning architectural features such as marble columns and an exceptionally charming wood-paneled room adjacent to the classically decorated bar. Rooms are stylish, calm, and well-equipped with flat-screen TVs. The traditional bathhouse downstairs offers modern spa treatments and such amenities as a Finnish sauna, steam room, and thermal pool filled with water from the nearby Kochbrunnen spring.

If you like a bit of personality in your accommodation, you'll love the individually decorated rooms at this 19th-century art nouveau villa turned welcoming hotel. There's so much attention to detail here, from the bold floral wallpaper, to the patterned bed throws and cushions, to the help-yourself breakfast that includes homemade jams, a range of coffees, and vegan and gluten-free options. If you don't fancy dining out in the evening, buy some food enjoy in the peaceful, leafy courtyard.

Its central location (a five-minute walk from the Kurhaus, Old Town, and shopping district), particularly friendly and helpful staff, and affordability make this modern hotel an excellent choice. Terra-cotta and beige tones and parquet floors lend the rooms warmth, and although they are small, rooms are well maintained and cleverly designed for maximum use of space. The gourmet breakfast buffet includes excellent bread from a very good local bakery, high-quality coffee, and homemade fruit salad as well as gluten- and lactose-free products.