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     Baden-Baden, Germany
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Hotel zum Goldenen Lowen

  • September 1, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by aardwhite from London, United Kingdom
Hotel zum Goldenen Lowen

Situated in Jesuitenplatz, at the very heart of the Spa Quarter in Baden-Baden, and overlooked by a splendid imposing statue of Otto van Bismarck, that looks like something from the Lord of the Rings trilogy, the Hotel zum Goldenen Lowen is just about as authentically German as you can get.

So German, that you would be forgiven for thinking initially that you were in some sort of cheesy theme pub come lodging house. But it is not. The attached bar and restaurant is very heavily patronised by the local community who doubtless appreciate the lederhosen and other items of national dress, and the extensive and distinctive German fare on offer.

Jesuitenplatz is transformed at Christmas to a grotto with Santas all over the hotel and its sister the Hotel Laterne across the way. The raised beer garden outside the bar is festooned with lights and inflatable snowmen. In it the proverbial winter wonderland. It is in fact almost a cliché to walk in out of the cold crisp air to the inside of the bar and hotel which is styled in an approximation of a traditional alpine lodge with roaring fires and pine throughout. At every turn there are ruddy faced men, with marvellous moustaches and enormous steins.

The hotel itself has been recently refurbished (in 2003), and our room was like a mini suite with a separate bedroom and living area, complete with fridge and sofa. The décor and furniture was very modern and had the air of posh Ikea design about it. The room was immaculately maintained while we were there and a snip at 115 euros for the weekend. This was one of the deals that are advertised on the Baden-Baden town website, which offers reduced price stays plus a bunch of other goodies. Our package included afternoon tea at a café across the square (which was also where the very good continental breakfast buffet was served each morning), dinner and a bottle of wine at their sister hotel, the Laterne, free admission to the Casino and to the municipal swimming baths (not the Thermal Baths).

In terms of value, location and service, which was perfect, I can recommend this hotel very highly. You really will experience the fabled German hospitality, in an authentic atmosphere.

We will stay here again. It’s as simple as that.

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