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ELTVILLE-HATTENHEIM ESSEN-KETTWIG

Zum Krug Eltville-Hattenheim is right in the Schloss Hugenpoet There’s nothing gloomy
middle of the wine-growing area of Rheingau, or claustrophobic about the interior of this
and this peaceful inn is ideal for serious wine striking moated castle, now a smart and luxurious
drinkers. Rooms are comfy, but the real point of hotel. The reception rooms are marvellously
this place is the wine; the restaurant offers a four- done out with great style and panache. The
course gourmet menu with a specially chosen large bedrooms are lavishly decorated and
glass of local wine to go with each. furnished with antiques.
N 65347 Eltville-Hattenheim, Hauptstr. 34. N 45219 Essen-Kettwig 18, August-Thyssen-Str. 51.
Map p148 B2. § (06723) 99680. ` (06723) 996825. Map p150 A4. § (02054) 12040. ` (02054) 120450.
0 b,l,d. Rooms 8. ¢ 20 Dec to 20 Jan. $ reservierung@hugenpoet.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 25. ∂
/ MC, V. ¡¡ ¢ Never. / DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡
ESSEN-KETTWIG FRANKFURT AM MAIN

Residence Guests are cossetted at this (extremely Westend The great bonus in this peaceful haven,
pricey) Michelin-starred restaurant with rooms. close to the centre of Frankfurt, is its delightful
The efficiently run white villa, surrounded by its walled garden. The 18th-century building is
leafy landscaped garden, is hidden away in a beautifully preserved, with some wonderful
quiet suburb. The bedrooms are small but chic. furniture and oil paintings, and retains the feel of
Book well ahead a private house. Cosy bedrooms. Cold snacks are
N 45219 Essen-Kettwig, Auf der Forst 1. offered in the evening.
Map p150 A4. § (02054) 95590. ` (02054) 82501. N 60325 Frankfurt 1, Westendstr. 15. Map p148 C2.
$ info@hotel-residence.de 0 b,d. Rooms 18. § (069) 78988180. ` (069) 745396.
∂¢ 1 week Jan, mid-Aug to early Sep. $ hotel_westend@t-online.de 0 b. Rooms 20. ∂¢
/ AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡ Christmas to New Year. / AE, DC, MC, V. ¡¡¡¡

BRAUBACH DETMOLD
Zum Weissen Schwanen Half-timbered old inn Detmolder Hof Pleasant townhouse hotel on the
right by the town walls, with lively public rooms. main pedestrian street. Charming bar and bright
The best bedrooms are in the old watermill. bedrooms; attractive outdoor terrace.
N 56338 Braubach, Brunnenstr. 4. Map p148 B1. N 32756 Detmold, Lange Strasse 19. Map p150 B4.
§ (02627) 9820. ` (02627) 8802.$ zum-weissen- § (05231) 99120. ` (05231) 991299. $ detmolderhof@
schwanen@rz-online.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 19. ¡¡ t-online.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 39. ¡¡
COCHEM DORMAGEN
Weissmühle Secluded chalet-style hotel near Höttche The town hotel has a guesthouse feel
the busy Mosel and Rhine valleys. The Alpine and similarly warm welcome. Excellent cuisine is
exterior hides thouroughly modern rooms. served in the panelled dining rooms.
N 56812 Cochem, Enderttal. Map p148 A1. N 41539 Dormagen 1, Krefelder Str. 14-18.
§ (02671) 8955. ` (02671) 8207.$ info@hotel- Map p150 A5. § (02133) 2530. ` (02133) 10616.
weissmuehle.de 0 b,l,d. Rooms 36. ¡¡ $ hoettche@gmhicks.net 0 b,l,d. Rooms 49. ¡¡