There is not typical Hotel type or style but instead a vast collection of variously designed Hotels that may offer historic designs or strikingly modern aspects, they maybe small and boutique or large and internationally recognised. The range is expansive allowing the perfect accommodations for all vacation and business purposes.
The city receives approximately 2.5 million visitors each year and they are attracted to its rich thousand year historic background. It is located about 70 miles east of Heidelberg, its full name is Rothenburg ob der Tauber, meaning ''Red Castle on the Tauber River''. Its' roots began in 970 when the first Castle was built. It is a small city and the best way to navigate it is by foot, its central focus is the beautiful Market Square and it is surrounded by red roofed patrician homes which give way to smaller, plebeian homes that back onto the wall that surround the city.
The picturesque Plonlein, found at the end of Schmiedgasse to the south end of town means ''little place'', this is a small triangular wonder of colourful medieval houses and towers. The 14th century walls provide a pleasant mile long walk around the town, at the south end is found the Spitaltor an impressive tower gate that guests my climb and from here and view parts of the old moat. The city is home to a fascinating museum of Medieval Crime and is recognised as the best in Europe and is home to the Toy and Doll Museum. The city houses a wonderful collection of fascinating shops perhaps the most popular is the Kathe Wolhfahrt Christmas Store and it is here visitors may purchase Christmas ornaments, nutcrackers and other gift items.
There are over a hundred Hotels in the Hotels Rothenburg collection and each one detailed to facilitate the most demanding needs of the international tourist. The Hotels are strategically positioned to allow guests easy access to all that the city has to offer. Guests are welcomed into hotel foyers and lobbies and check in is processed seamlessly. It may be here that the Hotel concierge will share the legend of the town which began in 1631 while the Thirty Years war was raging between the Catholics and the protestants and at the point where the town was about to be overrun by the Catholics, the Catholic general offered a deal that if anyone could drink a three liter tankard of wine in one gulp the town would be spared. The Mayor rushed forward and swilled the wine in one gulp and thereafter passed out for three days but the town was saved.
Visitors to the Hotels Rothenburg will be encouraged by the expansive catalogue of Hotel accommodations and these are described through unique en suite rooms found in romantic heritage buildings where the spaces are individually described through niche furniture items, fine art and historic artefacts. The chain Hotels offer elegant and simple lines coordinated colour schemes and views of the city through well draped windows. Resort Hotels present comfortable family accommodations providing a collection of bedrooms that host in room entertainments and convenient accessories that aid with the care of children.
Fabulous adjoin bathrooms offer areas of pampering and relaxation, power showers invigorate and deep bath tubs offer delicious soaks along with bubble baths. Body creams and oils pamper and bathrobes and slippers comfort.
The Hotel restaurants showcase exceptionally designed spaces and provide the canvas for the beautifully detailed culinary delights created by master chefs who offer both international and local specialities. The mornings host a delicious breakfast buffet and lunch boasts a la carte menus complemented with vintage local and international wines and superlative service.
Coffee Shops feature wonderfully aromatic coffees and are complemented with freshly baked pastries, delicious cakes and sweet treats, the perfect destination to catch up with friends or read the morning paper. The Hotel Bars are festive affairs and sport a range of fine wines and a selection of local and international beers.
The Hotels Rothenburg provide the perfect choice for hosting business events and functions as they offer expansive meeting and banqueting areas that may facilitate a myriad of events including business launches, exhibitions, training seminars and confidential meetings. The spaces are well equipped and are flanked by business centers providing audio visual equipment, computers, video conferencing, computer rental, courier service, fax machine, printers, photocopiers, translation services and secretarial services. The fine catering staff will help plan menus, whether it's an executive lunch or annual dinner.
The Hotels offer extensive fitness and health centers allowing a thorough body work out under the guidance of a fully equipped fitness instructor. Health Spas offer welcome indulgence through a range of luxury treatments employing signature cosmetics.
Visitors to the Hotels Rothenburg are in for a wonderfully romantic sojourn amongst centuries of History in an atmosphere of indulgence and luxury.
