Andernach, Germany
Renovated
2018
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage LuxeOutside the door
The house
PURS Fine Hotels & RestaurantsWabi-sabi chancellery curio
Intimate wabi-sabi spaces inside a 17th-century chancellery welcome guests with Japanese arrival rituals and curated contemporary art.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Wabi-sabi interiors by Axel Vervoordt mix centuries-old Flemish floor tiles, barley-twist balustrades, and dynamic digital artworks.
Remarkable
A restored 1677 chancellery retains original timber beams, stucco ceilings, and ancient Roman artefacts excavated on site.
Notable
An intimate eleven-room retreat offering arrival Oshibori tea ceremonies, bespoke concierge care, and Aesop-stocked freestanding tubs.
What they say
Also in Michelin.
The ultimate in upmarket chic, this luxurious little boutique hotel with a very personal note bears the signature of designer Axel Vervoordt.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Cobblestone alleys lead to the banks of the Rhine and Andernach's medieval towers, framed by public herb and fruit gardens.
The rooms
Sloping eaves frame antique Flemish armoires, contemporary photography, and freestanding bathtubs stocked with aromatic Aesop oils.
The spa & gym
- Spa
- Massage treatments available upon arrangement.
- Gym
- On-site fitness room and yoga services available upon arrangement.
At the table
Michelin-starred PURS serves Nordic and Japanese dishes across intimate dining rooms and a vaulted stone wine cellar.
How it began
During restoration of the 1677 electoral chancellery, excavators uncovered ancient Roman coins and pottery now displayed in the vaulted cellar.
Good to know
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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.