Villa Mittermeier

The Bavarian town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a beautifully preserved medieval gem, but that doesn’t mean its lodgings are necessarily backward-looking in their style. Villa Mittermeier stands right by the Würzburger Gate at the entrance to Rothenburg’s old town, and the building that it occupies is indeed a classic one. But what family owners Ulli and Christian Mittermeier have created here is a boutique hotel that’s right at home in the 21st century.

The interiors are marked by their contemporary decoration and their modern furniture; the contours of the building may be historical but the high-tech comforts and the vibrant color schemes are not. And as successful as it is as a boutique lodging, the Villa Mittermeier is equally devoted to the culinary arts; the highly regarded restaurant counts a MICHELIN Star among its accolades.