Trier, GermanyHeiligkreuz
Hotel Villa Hügel Trier
Hilltop spa villa
Heiligkreuz Trier, Germany
Renovated
2017
Price
$$
Rated for
Wellness Design HeritageOutside the door
Hilltop spa villa
The hillside Art Nouveau home belongs entirely to hotel guests, who drift between garden saunas and the heated rooftop pool.
What it’s good at
Notable
An eighteen-meter heated rooftop infinity pool and Finnish saunas overlook the valley.
Listed
The original Jugendstil villa connects to a contemporary extension with floor-to-ceiling windows.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The modern comforts of a hotel are in harmony with the stylish ambience of this white villa, built in 1914.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Vineyard footpaths lead up to the Petrisberg viewpoint, and Trier's Roman amphitheater is an easy walk down the hill.
The rooms
Rooms in the original villa keep their high ceilings. In the contemporary wing, they look out through floor-to-ceiling glass.
The pools
Bring a swimsuit.
The 18-meter rooftop infinity pool is heated to 29°C, and an indoor pool sits inside a glass conservatory.
The saunas
A glass-fronted aroma sanarium joins the aromatic steam bath, and waterbeds line the quiet relaxation rooms.
At the table
A curved bar pours Moselle wines, and the restaurant serves a daily four-course menu overlooking the valley.
How it began
The Schütt family acquired the wine merchant's residence in 1978, and a second generation now runs the house.
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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.