Burg Schwarzenstein
Hotel and restaurant in a vineyard
Burg Schwarzenstein is tucked away in Mediterranean-style parkland surrounded by vineyards overlooking the Rheingau wine-growing region with stunning views over the Rhine Valley. This magnificently-restored castle, which dates back more than 150 years, is a haven of hospitality and the epitome of sophisticated authenticity. Rooms and suites alike are appointed with luxurious furnishing fabrics and silks in delicate hues of cream and beige which create a warm contrast with the dark tones of the wenge wood panelling. Food lovers will delight in the exquisite cuisine served in the elegant gourmet restaurant and the supremely romantic Burgrestaurant. ...Read more
Germany, Geisenheim

Hotel Hohenhaus
Hotel and restaurant in the country
“Just one movement by Bach is worth an entire symphony of other music”, commented the Russian cellist Rostropovich. The memory of Johann Sebastian Bach lives on in and around the Hotel Hohenhaus, close to the town of Eisenach where the German composer was born and spent his childhood. The sublime melancholy of his cello suites can perhaps be attributed to these hilly, wooded landscapes in which the trees take on a thousand different glorious shades in autumn. This is the perfect place to enjoy nature’s charms and have a relaxing or active stay devoted to outdoor pursuits and swimming in the indoor pool. The 1,680 hectare private, wooded grounds are home to rare species like the black stork and the wildcat. ...Read more
Germany, Herleshausen

Die Sonne Frankenberg
Hotel and restaurant in town
This hotel is part of a romantic collection of ancient half-timbered dwellings, and is tucked away in a picturesque square in the town of Frankenberg, in the region which inspired the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm. Soak up the elegant atmosphere of its common areas, rooms and suites with their vibrant, sun-drenched colours and particular attention to detail. Slough off your daily worries and relax in the ‘Sonne’ Oriental spa. Then enjoy superb Mediterranean, home-cooked or gourmet cuisine. The cellar, more than 500 years old, is a treasure trove with its more than one thousand labels from all over the world. Die Sonne is known for its warm hospitality and you, as guests, will feel as though you are amongst old friends. ...Read more
Germany, Frankenberg