Fodor's Expert Review Loft Hotel

In the quiet town of Murg, this mod lodging is a high-concept, low-budget boutique hotel overlooking the sparkling Lake Wallen. The rooms occupy a former industrial mill and range from an awkward four-story tower loft connected by a spiral staircase to more normal rooms overlooking the water. Biking, cooking classes, and other activities keep the place feeling fresh and filled with young, creative types.