Regensburg, GermanyOld Town
Hotel Orphee
Bohemian baroque palace
Bohemian baroque palace
Baroque palace grandeur sits over a bohemian ground floor where an antique French bistro pours wine until late.
What it’s good at
Listed
An authentic 1896 French bistro running late alongside an intimate Spanish tapas bodega.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in AFAR.
The city centre location may be less than ideal for those arriving by car, but the charm and history of the setting more than compensates.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Cobblestone lanes wind outside the front door, leading past medieval squares straight to the Danube's historic stone bridge.
The rooms
Four-poster beds sit beneath ornate stucco ceilings, with antique furniture spread across wide parquet floors.
At the table
Art Nouveau posters and dark wood paneling line the bistro, where diners linger over bouillabaisse and coq au vin.
The Hotel Orphée, in the medieval city of Regensburg, oozes 19th-century French glamour. Centrally located to Regensburg’s cobblestone streets, local shops, restaurants, and small squares, it’s decorated in a Baroque palazzo style.
How it began
The House of Thurn und Taxis once brewed beer here, centuries before the baroque palace reopened as a hotel in 2005.
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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.