Hotels in Other German Cities

Perhaps the most atmospheric of the Bamberg hotels we saw is the Romantik Weinhaus Messerschmitt. With its yellow, almost Rococo façade, and painted scrollwork around its windows and gray shutters, the Messerschmitt stands out from surrounding buildings.

Each of the 13 guest rooms is unique in size and decor. The most appealing double is Number 21 (185 DM/$110) which has a cozy, separate sitting area with small couch and upholstered chair. A comparable single, Number 31 (115 DM/$68), has a wonderful wood canopied bed with matching armoire. The Messerschmitt, one of the Romantik hotels group, is so "old world" it has no elevator. It does, however, have a good restaurant.