Gengenbach, Germany
Boutique-Hotel Die Reichsstadt
Medieval brewery inn
Medieval brewery inn
A sixteenth-century monastery brewery built into the town wall now runs as an intimate, family-owned inn.
What it’s good at
Notable
Exposed timber framing and medieval masonry balanced by clean, modern interior finishes.
Notable
A sixteenth-century Benedictine brewery built directly against Gengenbach's preserved medieval city wall.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
the answer lies in the happy marriage of old and new crafted by the owner who clearly has an eye for interior design.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobblestone lanes and preserved half-timbered facades surround the hotel, deep inside Gengenbach's protected historic center.
The rooms
Original timber beams and exposed masonry define the bedrooms, finished with clean lines and quiet neutral tones.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers border the heated biological pool in the courtyard, next to a warm outdoor whirlpool.
The spa
Guests warm up in the Finnish old-wood sauna or rest on power-nap swing loungers fitted with daylight lamps.
Garten-Restaurant & Gartenterrasse
Tables dressed in white linen sit among blooming hydrangeas and olive trees beneath the medieval stone wall.
At the table
Gourmetrestaurant Die Reichsstadt serves seasonal Baden menus indoors, and Altstadt Bar pours drinks beside an open fire.
How it began
The Hummel family spent thirteen years restoring the property, including draining the medieval city wall on which it stands.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.