2 Best Hotels in Baden-Baden, The Black Forest

This stately and exclusive hotel on the Lichtentaler Allee is one of Germany's most celebrated and storied retreats—a favorite of royalty, from Queen Victoria to Czar Alexander II, and their contemporaries— that today features individually decorated rooms and suites with both modern and antique furnishings, good-sized balconies, and grand marble bathrooms. From a romantic escape (book a private spa suite) to a golf getaway, the hotel goes above and beyond to cater to the interests of its well-heeled guests. The Villa Stephanie comprises a five-story spa with saunas, plunge pool, gym, hammam, and treatment rooms overlooking the gardens; it offers various healthcare programs and medical treatments, including a detox retreat for those so inclined, plus rooms and suites for a complete wellness retreat. The Wintergarten restaurant offers German cuisine with a modern twist, while Fritz & Felix serves up eclectic global specialties.

Baden-Baden has plenty of grand and sometimes a tad old-fashioned places to lay your head, so this ultra-modern, design-focused property has updated the hotel game. Sleek rooms feature wood floors, white walls, and muted colors. Though the Superior rooms only have walk-in showers, the Deluxe category and up also include bath tubs. There’s also a well-equipped 24-hour gym, compact spa with hammam, steam bath, sauna, and whirlpool, and a small pool on the roof. Moriki restaurant serves Asian-fusion cuisine for lunch and dinner, and the rooftop bar affords lovely forest views.