Bad Salzuflen, Germany
Der Lippische Hof
Old-town design house
Old-town design house
Modern design wings expand a 1950s family-run hotel. Upstairs, a roof terrace looks out over the surrounding old town.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
You’ll find this boutique hotel and its modern designer annexe in the middle of the old town.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
The front doors open onto the old town, and the landscaped Kurpark is a short walk away.
The rooms
Design studios and lofts in the annex have open layouts. Rooms in the original building are simpler and more conventional.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa
Lanterns and candles illuminate the blue-tiled indoor pool, and draped daybeds fill the adjoining relaxation lounge.
Restaurant
THE View
Tall windows look across historic tiled rooftops, and a champagne breakfast buffet is laid out each morning.
At the table
Walter's Pharmacy serves dry-aged beef among antique London apothecary fittings, and Spirit of India shakes spice-infused cocktails.
How it began
Peter Walter bought a local tavern named Klein Bremen in 1953, slowly expanding it across neighboring plots.
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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.