Half-timbered Hessian townhouse
Modern hospitality fills historic timbered frames, where guests gather by the Philippo Lounge fireplace beside the cobblestone town square.
Where it shines
Remarkable
Three restored sixteenth-century timbered houses joined beside the ten-towered Gothic town hall.
Notable
Exposed timber ceilings and bay windows meet tailored contemporary woodwork across joined buildings.
Notable
Fireplace suites with deep soaking tubs sit above Michelin-starred dining at Philipp Soldan.
What they say
One Michelin Key
Michelin
a luxury hotel housed in a trio of beautifully restored 16th-century buildings.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Set along the German Fairy Tale Route, the property sits directly beside Frankenberg's iconic ten-towered, 500-year-old Gothic Town Hall.
The rooms
Sunlit spaces feature original timber beams and bay windows, while larger suites offer fireplaces, soaking tubs, and market views.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The hammam and baths
A Moorish hammam and steam room sit beside a saltwater plunge bath under vaulted masonry arches.
The spa
Suspended daybeds hang beside a backlit salt wall, and treatment rooms host hot stone and Ayurvedic rituals.
Dogs stay too.
Restaurant
Philipp Soldan
Chef Erik Arnecke serves Michelin-starred tasting menus beside stone walls and a glass walk-in wine cellar.
At the table
SonneStuben serves regional Hessian cooking, and Philippo Lounge pours evening drinks along the cobblestone alley.
How it began
The hotel connects sixteenth-century half-timbered structures that previously served the town as a brewery, wine shop, and civic auditorium.
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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.