Luxury hotels in Baden-Württemberg

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Baden-Württemberg. I hope you will like it!

• 1 Maison Messmer - ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection Baden-Baden, Germany

  

  Hotel. Located directly beside the Kurpark Baden-Baden, this 5-star non-smoking hotel offers exclusive spa facilities, 2 restaurants, and elegant rooms with balcony or terrace. The soundproofed rooms and suites at the Maison Messmer - ein Mitglied der Hommage Luxury Hotels Collection feature a flat-screen TV, minibar, and stylish bathroom. WiFi is free in all areas for guests. The "Royal Spa" features a 800 m² spa area and includes a striking indoor pool, a beauty salon with different treatment rooms, various saunas and a modern gym. Scenic jogging routes can be found in the surrounding area. Fine specialities are served in the Dorint’s Salon J.B. Messmer restaurant, while the Theaterkeller restaurant serves food from the Baden-Alsace region. The Kaminbar bar features a cosy fireplace, where you can enjoy a drink. The famous Baden-Baden Casino is only a 2-minute walk from the Maison Messmer. The Caracalla Spa is a 10-minute walk away. Show full description Guest review score 8.6, rooms from around 242 EUR.

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• 2 Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa - an Oetker Collection Hotel Baden-Baden, Germany

  

  Hotel. Exclusive spa facilities, several restaurants and free WiFi are offered at this 5-star hotel. It is set in scenic gardens in Baden-Baden, a 10-minute walk from the Kurhaus Spa Centre. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa - an Oetker Collection Hotel offers elegant rooms with antique furniture and balconies. Each is equipped with satellite TV and a minibar, and the bathrooms feature Italian marble. Facilities at Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa - an Oetker Collection Hotel include a Roman-style swimming pool, relaxation rooms and several saunas, as well as a fitness studio. Massages and health treatments are available here. Dining options include the Wintergarten. The Kaminhalle lounge offers live piano music in the evenings. The Fritz & Felix restaurant offers original and authentic cuisine. The restaurant design is inspired by the Roaring Twenties (1920s) with natural elements from the Black Forest. A wide selection of drinks is served, including the house's own vermouths and one of the largest collections of German gins and whiskies. Show full description Guest review score 9.3, rooms from around 310 EUR.

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• 3 Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg Heidelberg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Heidelberg. Dating back to 1865, this luxury 5-star hotel in the heart of Heidelberg’s historic centre offers a modern spa centre and views of the world famous castle. High speed WiFi is free for guests. Elegant, individually styled rooms with high quality furnishings are offered at Europäischer Hof Heidelberg. Bathrobes and slippers are provided in the modern bathrooms. All guests can use the well equipped gym for free. Single travellers enjoy free use of the Panorama Spa Club, and this includes a pool, saunas and a steam room. The roof terrace with sun loungers offers excellent views of the city and countryside. The sophisticated Kurfürstenstube restaurant offers gourmet international cuisine, and fine wines can be enjoyed in the Europa Bar. A rich breakfast buffet can be booked each morning. The Philosophenweg Path lies just 1.5 km from Europäischer Hof Heidelberg, and overlooks the scenic Neckar River. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 239 EUR.

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• 4 Hotel Engel Obertal Baiersbronn, Germany

  

  Hotel. Located in Baiersbronn, 42 km from Congress House Baden-Baden, Hotel Engel Obertal provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a terrace, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. All units at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a safety deposit box and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Selected rooms have a kitchenette with a microwave. The units in Hotel Engel Obertal are equipped with slippers and a CD player. A buffet breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. You can play tennis at this 5-star hotel, and the area is popular for hiking and skiing. Languages spoken at the reception include German, English and French. The nearest airport is Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport, 54 km from Hotel Engel Obertal. Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 272 EUR.

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• 5 Colombi Hotel Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Freiburg im Breisgau. A fine dining restaurant, free internet access, an indoor pool and a well-equipped gym are offered at this luxury hotel, located in Freiburg’s historic Old Town. It is opposite the Colombi Park and picturesque Colombi Castle. The elegant rooms at the family-run Colombi Hotel are air conditioned, and feature a flat-screen TV and free wired internet. High-quality toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are provided in the bathrooms. Gourmet cuisine is served in the fine dining restaurant Zirbelstube and Falkenstube. Black Forest cuisine is served in Hans Thoma Stube. Guests can relax in the Colombi Bar, which is also a smoker's lounge. Just a 5-minute walk takes you to Freiburg Main Station, the pedestrian zone and the car-free city centre. Basel Airport can be reached in 45 minutes by car. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 237 EUR.

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• 6 House of Hütter - Heidelberg Suites & Spa Heidelberg, Germany

  

  Hotel. These suites and apartments provide a beautiful place to stay in Heidelberg. They are located on the River Neckar, next to the Old Bridge and a short walk from all attractions. Heidelberg Suites is a boutique hotel on the site of a splendid villa with a private spa, which was originally built at the turn of the 20th century. The suites have been meticulously restored and stylishly designed by an internationally renowned architect and designer. The rooms and suites at this Small Luxury Hotels accommodation offer all modern amenities to ensure guests a comfortable stay. Most offer a view of the Old Bridge and Heidelberg Castle. The luxury accommodation combines Italian architecture and German romanticism. A limited number of parking spaces is available at the property, and there is a public car park 800 metres away. Guests are allowed to drive up to the property to drop off and pick up their luggage. Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 414 EUR.

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• 7 Hotel Traube Tonbach Baiersbronn, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star hotel is set in scenic Black Forest countryside, 4 km from Baiersbronn. Hotel Traube Tonbach offers 4 restaurants, free WiFi and free use of the spa area. Built in 1789 with 8 generations of family ownership, the hotel offers spacious cottage-style rooms with elegant wooden furniture and a flat-screen TV. All rooms include a luxury bathroom and a balcony with panoramic views of the Black Forest. A full breakfast buffet and afternoon coffee are provided. Award-winning French and local Black Forest cuisine are served at the Schwarzwaldstube restaurant. Guests can also dine in the restaurant 1789, Schatzhauser or in the Silberberg restaurant Guests also have free use of 4 hot tubs, a Finnish sauna, steam room and fitness centre. A wide variety of massages and beauty treatments is available. The children's facilities include a large indoor playroom, a playground, a children's restaurant, cooking lessons for kids, indoor football and toy cars. Other free activities organised by the hotel include hikes, a comprehensive sports program, excursions, yoga and other courses. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 252 EUR.

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• 8 Hotel-Restaurant Erbprinz Ettlingen, Germany

  

  Hotel. Offering a beautiful spa area and excellent cuisine, this 5-star luxury hotel in Ettlingen is located directly opposite the Ettlinger Schloss palace and enjoys scenic views of the Old Town. Dating from 1780, the Hotel-Restaurant Erbprinz offers rooms which are decorated in a classical style and feature tasteful, Italian furniture. Modern amenities include soundproofed windows, free Wi-Fi internet access, and 24-hour room service. Make sure to visit the Erbprinz's Mediterrané wellness area. Please note that the sauna and beauty studio is under construction after a fire in September 2021. The pool can be used without any issues. You can also play golf nearby. Experience gourmet cuisine and top-class service in the Restaurant Erbprinz, or try regional specialities and local wines in the rustic Sibylla Weinstuben lounge. Cocktails from around the world await you in the Green Horse Bar. Thanks to the nearby A5 motorway, you can drive to Karlsruhe in just 15 minutes. Alternatively, go on outings in the scenic Black Forest or enjoy day trips to the Alsace region. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 235 EUR.

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• 9 Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin Stuttgart, Germany

  

  Hotel. This luxury hotel is located in the center of Stuttgart, directly opposite Stuttgart Central Station. The Königstraße shopping street, the National Gallery Stuttgart, the Schlossplatz and various other city sights are all within walking distance of Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin. It offers an international and regional restaurant, a rooftop spa , free WiFi and soundproofed rooms with a flat-screen TV. The modern rooms and suites come with a seating area, desk, and stylish bathroom. A free bottle of water is provided. The spacious spa area, which is 1640 ft² in size, features a sauna, a steam bath and a fitness room. Guests can also book massages. The Steigenberger’s restaurant Zeppelino'S offers high quality international cuisine from vegan to Steaks. In addition, Swabian specialties are available in the Zeppelin Stüble restaurant. The Davidoff Lounge offers cigars, and guests may choose from a variety of cocktails at the Zeppelin Bar. Mercedes-Benz Arena is 3.3 mi from Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin while Porsche-Arena is 3.1 mi away. Show full description Guest review score 8.2, rooms from around 209 EUR.

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• 10 Hotel Liberty Offenburg Offenburg, Germany

  

  Hotel. Set in Offenburg, 16 km from Rohrschollen Nature Reserve, Hotel Liberty Offenburg offers accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. Among the facilities at this property are room service and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can have a drink at the bar. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Hotel Liberty Offenburg all rooms come with bed linen and towels. A à la carte, continental or vegetarian breakfast is available every morning at the property. At the accommodation you will find a restaurant serving international cuisine. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options can also be requested. Guests at Hotel Liberty Offenburg will be able to enjoy activities in and around Offenburg, like hiking and cycling. Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include Arabic, German, English and French. Jardin botanique de l'Université de Strasbourg is 27 km from the hotel, while St. Paul's Church is 28 km away. The nearest airport is Strasbourg International Airport, 28 km from Hotel Liberty Offenburg. Show full description Guest review score 9.2, rooms from around 198 EUR.

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• 11 Parkhotel Adler Hinterzarten, Germany

  

  Hotel. Parkhotel Adler is beside the famous Baroque church in Hinterzarten, 5 km from Lake Titisee. Guests enjoy free use of the 1,800 m² spa with swimming pool, gym, sauna and outdoor pool. All elegant rooms at Parkhotel Adler offer free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a modern bathroom. All meals are included at Parkhotel Adler and can be enjoyed in the Adler Stuben Schwarzwaldhaus. Guests can enjoy the spacious spa which includes a heated indoor and outdoor pool, a whirlpool, saunas, steam bath, solarium, gym and a Wellness & Beauty Centre. Parkhotel Adler is situated at the foot of the world-famous Adlerschanze ski jump. The surrounding Southern Black Forest Nature Park is ideal for hiking, mountain biking and cross-country skiing. Daily green fees are included on the nearby 18-hole golf course Hochschwarzwald. The Parkhotel has 4 hectares of parkland. Here guests can play volleyball, boules, badminton and croquet, or explore the romantic tree-lined paths. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 229 EUR.

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• 12 RIVA - Das Hotel am Bodensee Konstanz, Germany

  

  Hotel. This 5-star superior hotel overlooks Lake Constance in the Petershausen district of Konstanz. It features massage and beauty treatment rooms a heated rooftop pool, free WiFi internet and on-site parking. The 5-star Seehotel Riva is a historic lakeside villa, offering spacious, modern rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows. All include a flat-screen TV. Most have a balcony or terrace. A breakfast buffet is provided each morning. The elegant Riva restaurant features views of the lake, an open fire and a summer terrace. Gourmet food is served in the two Michelin Star restaurant Ophelia. The stylish bar and lounge area serves drinks. Konstanz town centre is a 15-minute walk away. The historic Petershausen Abbey and Konstanz Ferry Port are a 5-minute drive. Show full description Guest review score 8.9, rooms from around 150 EUR.

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• 13 Burg Staufeneck Salach, Germany

  

  Hotel. Set within a historic castle, this 5-star-superior hotel offers luxurious accommodation and award-winning cuisine in Salach, a peaceful town in the Swabian Alb region, 50 km south-east of Stuttgart. Guests can also enjoy a heated, panoramic outdoor pool and a modern fitness room.. Here at the Burg Staufeneck, you can expect elegantly furnished, spacious rooms with top-class amenities. The hotel’s stylish wellness area features a sauna, several baths, massage showers, a grotto, and a state-of-the-art fitness room. You can also choose among a wide range of massages and cosmetic treatments. Admire wonderful views of the Fils river valley as you enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet. The Burg Staufeneck’s gourmet restaurant will spoil you with delicious cuisine and fine wines. Please note that an extension and renovation work is ongoing at the spa area and the property will try to make every effort to keep the restrictions during the construction and renovation phase as low as possible to not affect your stay to much. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 132 EUR.

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• 14 Roomers Baden-Baden, Autograph Collection Baden-Baden, Germany

  

  Hotel. Situated close to the Festspielhaus, the Roomers Baden-Baden, Autograph Collection features an outdoor pool and a bar with a terrace on the rooftop. The hotel has spa facilities and a gym with a view of the Black Forest, and guests can enjoy a classic or a signature drink at the award-winning Roomers Bar (smoking bar). The rooms have mountain or city views and each features a sound system and a flat-screen TV with Apple TV. Every room is additionally fitted with a tablet that can be used to book a restaurant table or spa treatment, or to order room service. Roomers Baden-Baden offers free WiFi throughout the property as well as a 24-hour front desk, a candy bar and valet parking. The hotel restaurant Moriki serves Pan-Asian dishes. New Castle Baden Baden is 800 m from Roomers Baden-Baden, Autograph Collection, while Baden-Baden State Art Gallery is 1.3 km from the property. Congress House Baden-Baden is 1.4 km away. Baden Airpark Airport is 11 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.7, rooms from around 230 EUR.

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• 15 Steigenberger Inselhotel Konstanz, Germany

  

  Hotel. Steigenberger Inselhotel has a restaurant, fitness centre, a bar and garden in Konstanz. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a terrace. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, room service and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, every room is equipped with a desk. All rooms include a private bathroom with bathrobes and a hairdryer. All guest rooms will provide guests with air conditioning, a safety deposit box and a flat-screen TV. A buffet breakfast is available every morning at Steigenberger Inselhotel. At the accommodation guests are welcome to take advantage of a sauna. The area is popular for hiking and cycling, and car hire is available at Steigenberger Inselhotel. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Pedestrian Area Konstanz, Town Theatre Konstanz and Southwestern German Philharmonic Orchestra Konstanz. The nearest airport is Friedrichshafen Airport, 26 km from Steigenberger Inselhotel. Show full description Guest review score 8.4, rooms from around 120 EUR.

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• 16 Le Méridien Stuttgart Stuttgart, Germany

  

  Hotel. Located opposite the Schlossgarten Park in Stuttgart, Le Méridien Stuttgart offers a spa with indoor pool, and classical-style rooms. Stuttgart Central Station is 1640 feet away. All spacious, air-conditioned rooms and suites at this nonsmoking hotel feature a flat-screen TV and a full-length mirror. Large windows, elegant furniture, and soft materials make guests feel welcome. The spa and fitness center, Le SPA, is 2789 ft² in size and features a pool, hot tub, steam bath, saunas and a 24-hour gym. Guests can book relaxing massages and beauty treatments. The Lillet bar offers food as well as refreshing cocktails, selected wines and local craft beers. A public garage is located beneath the Le Méridien Stuttgart. Guests can access it directly from the hotel lobby. Show full description Guest review score 8.3, rooms from around 143 EUR.

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• 17 Friedrich Boutique-Apartments Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany

  

  Aparthotel. Friedrich Boutique-Apartments offers accommodation in the city centre of Freiburg im Breisgau. This spacious architectural building in the style of the 1950s with its centrical stairway has been transformed into an Aparthotel and re-opened in 2017. Free WiFi and air-conditioning are provided throughout the property Each apartment features a fully-equipped kitchen with a dining area. A coffee machine, kettle, microwave and toaster are provided. A 43-inch flat-screen TV and CD player are also featured. The private bathroom comes with a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Towels and bed linen are provided. There is also a shared washing machine. Friedrich Boutique-Apartments has a reception. In the evening, guests can enjoy Italian dishes in the restaurant. Freiburg Central Station and Freiburg Concert Hall are a 10-minute walk or 3 tram stops away. Freiburg's city centre offers numerous shopping streets. Parking is possible in one of the public car parks in the surrounding area at a surcharge. The apartment is an ideal base to explore Freiburg and the Black Forest. Popular activities include hiking, cycling and winter sports. The Europa-Park amusement park is 40 km away. Show full description Guest review score 8.8, rooms from around 109 EUR.

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• 18 Ferienhaus Südbaden Schliengen, Germany

  

  Holiday home. Set in Schliengen, Ferienhaus Südbaden provides accommodation with a terrace and free WiFi. Guests staying at this holiday home have access to 2 balconies. The holiday home is fitted with a satellite flat-screen TV and 5 bedrooms, each has a TV. A dishwasher, an oven and a toaster can be found in the kitchen, and the property has 2 bathrooms. Speaking German and English at the reception, staff are always on hand to help. Colmar is 62 km from the holiday home. Show full description Guest review score 9.4, rooms from around 180 EUR.

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