• Rothenburg ob der Tauber, GermanyRothenburg: torre del borgo image by Andrea Todeschini from Fotolia.com
  
  Often simply referred to as Rothenburg, the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is located in the German state of Bavaria. This preserved medieval town has a rich history and allows visitors to step back in time and have an authentic, romantic, medieval experience, making it a popular tourist destination. There are several buildings in Rothenburg that date back to the 1100s, and a medieval wall fortifies the town. While visiting Rothenburg, consider taking a guided walking tour of the town, in particular the Night Watchman's evening tour. Visitors will find a number of hotel options in Rothenburg and should be aware that the town does not allow cars within its walls.
  
  

Hotel Schranne

• The Hotel Schranne is a family-run hotel located in the heart of Rothenburg. The building that the hotel is housed in dates back to the 17th century, but it was transformed into a hotel in the 20th century and has been run by the same family ever since. The hotel has gone through several renovations and has nearly 50 guestrooms. Rooms are available to comfortably sleep singles or small families, and each room includes a private bathroom, satellite television and telephone. Several rooms come with air conditioning. In addition, the entire hotel has wireless Internet access, and there is an on-site restaurant that serves traditional German fare with Bavarian and French influences. Guests can enjoy meals in one of the many dining rooms or outside.
  
  Hotel Schranne
  
  Schrannenplatz
  
  91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  
  Germany
  
  011-49-09861-95500
  
  hotel-schranne.de
  
  

Burg-Hotel

• Located on the hillside above the town is the Burg-Hotel. This hotel is situated outside the walls of Rothenburg in the picturesque countryside surrounding the town. The Burg-Hotel is housed in a Tudor-style building and offers 15 guestrooms and suites. Each room has views of the Tauber River Valley or local gardens. Rooms are uniquely decorated with themes such as the Sleeping Beauty, the Tower or the Konstantin. Each room includes a private bath, cable television, minibar, Internet access and telephone. The room fee includes breakfast. This hotel has a stunning cellar with a Steinway piano that is available to host parties.
  
  Burg-Hotel
  
  Klostergasse 1-3
  
  91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  
  Germany
  
  011-49-09861-94890
  
  burghotel.eu
  
  

Hotel Reichsküchenmeister

• Located in a historical old hotel is the Hotel Reichsküchenmeister, which received one star from Frommer's. Guests will love the historical aspect of this hotel, but will appreciate its modern amenities, which include a whirlpool, steam room, sauna and solarium. The Hotel Reichsküchenmeister has 45 guestrooms and offers singles, doubles, triples and quadruples. All rooms include a private bath, television and minibar. Both smoking and non-smoking rooms are available. In addition, the hotel has one restaurant that serves traditional German fare a la carte, a wine bar called Weinstube Löchle and an extensive wine cellar. During warmer months, the Hotel Reichsküchenmeister has an outdoor garden restaurant. An interesting aspect of this accommodation is the Korkenzieherstübchen room, which houses a collection of corkscrews. The Hotel Reichsküchenmeister is located just steps away from the Rothenburg market.
  
  Hotel Reichsküchenmeister
  
  Kirchplatz 8
  
  91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber
  
  Germany
  
  011-49-09861-9700
  
  reichskuechenmeister.com