Baerenthal, France
Hotel K
Contemporary woodland lodge
Contemporary woodland lodge
Glass pavilions bring sharp modern architecture into the deep woods, operating as an intimate overnight stop for restaurant L'Arnsbourg.
“The 12 rooms are large and light with niceties such as upholstered armchairs and a free minibar stocked with beer and fruit juice.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Contemporary Italian furniture and floor-to-ceiling glass pavilions facing the Vosges forest canopy.
Listed
Private balconies face the woodland, beside complimentary minibars and deep soaking bathtubs.
Listed
Floor-to-ceiling bedroom glazing opens directly onto the protected Vosges du Nord forest.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
The rooms and suites are clean-lined and contemporary, and all of them come with balconies for making the most of the direct interface with nature.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In the Parc Naturel Régional des Vosges du Nord, surrounded by dense forest at Untermuhlthal.
The rooms
Balconies look straight into the forest canopy, and deep soaking bathtubs face the bedrooms through peekaboo glass.
The sauna
Tiered benches line the warm sauna after forest walks, and massages can be arranged on request.
At the table
Michelin-starred L'Arnsbourg serves chef Fabien Mengus's cooking behind tall windows that look straight out into the trees.
How it began
Founders Jean-Georges and Nicole Klein built the lodge for their restaurant guests, naming it after the family initial.
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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.