Ravensburg, Germany
Hotel Kaiserhof Ravensburg
Restored neo-Baroque hotel
Restored neo-Baroque hotel
The 1906 landmark reopened after an eighty-year hiatus. Evenings bring dinner in the restored ballroom and drinks along the medieval ramparts.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored neo-Baroque details meet monochrome guestrooms and an open glass-cube show kitchen.
Notable
Preserved 1906 cast-iron stairs mark this converted 15th-century Teutonic Order granary.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
within a stately 19th-century building in the heart of the old town is the Kaiserhof, a century-old hotel that’s evolved over the years into a thoroughly modern luxury boutique hotel.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the historic fortifications, the property puts the old town gates, bustling squares, and medieval defense towers within an easy stroll.
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The rooms
Guestrooms take a quiet, monochrome approach, and street-facing layouts open onto classic French balconies.
The sauna and terrace
A pine sauna sits on the top floor, and the adjoining relaxation room opens onto an outdoor rooftop terrace.
Hermanns Restaurant Cafe Bar
Tufted banquettes sit beneath an oversized floral mural, serving coffee through the afternoon and cocktails by night.
Restaurant Kaisersaal
The Michelin-starred dining room sits under high stucco ceilings, serving French and Mediterranean tasting menus.
How it began
In 1905, engineers used jack-screws to raise the building nearly six meters, carving out space for the ground-floor ballroom.
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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.