Hinterzarten, Germany
Hotel Thomahof
Meadowside spa guesthouse
Meadowside spa guesthouse
The Thoma family runs an unhurried house where days revolve around thermal bathing, afternoon cake, and Black Forest walks.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Lovely cheerful rooms differing greatly in size can be found at this personally-run hotel. Most rooms have a balcony, and those overlooking the garden are particularly pleasant.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Walking trails lead straight from the property across the Zartenbach meadows and into the Black Forest woods.
The rooms
Balconies look out over the garden and meadows. Selected rooms add traditional Black Forest tiled stoves.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor pool opens toward the Black Forest pines. Inside, a 33°C saltwater pool sits beneath starlight ceilings.
The spa
Daybeds in the glass-fronted relaxation room look onto the lawn, beside treatment rooms for massages and body rituals.
The saunas and gym
The sauna suite includes Swiss stone pine cabins and steam baths. Across the hall, cardio machines look toward the gardens.
Restaurant Thomahof
Regional Black Forest cooking and seasonal game are served across traditional wood-clad parlours and a sheltered garden terrace.
How it began
Chef and pastry chef Emil Thoma opened a modest nineteen-bed inn here in 1965, which his children run today.
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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.