Hotel Europäischer Hof Heidelberg

Crystal chandeliers, coffered ceilings, and the kind of heavy drapery that suggests visiting dignitaries are expected at any moment: this grand old Heidelberg hotel has been family-run for over a century and doesn't let you forget it. Rooms soften the formality with ivory and gold tones and a mix of antique and contemporary pieces. The indoor pool, rooftop deck, and leather-armchaired cocktail bar give you somewhere to land between castle visits. The Michelin Guide awarded it one Key.