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This traditional property is part of "The Small Luxury Hotels of The World" at the heart of Germany's most romantic city. Heidelberg is Germany's oldest seat of learning and the picturesque 530 year-old Die Hirschgasse is its oldest building.

Through the ages, the hotel has attracted many tourists including Mark Twain who referred to it in "A Tramp Abroad" and Count Bismark who carved his name into a 200 year-old table in Mensurstube, the hotel's historic restaurant named after the student duelling associations.

It has 20 enchanting guest suites that come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, all elegance and comfort, with luxury showcase bathrooms. They are all decorated in a romantic style completed by modern amenities. All the rooms are non-smoking.

There is variety, too, in the dining: a choice of hearty regional German dishes or fine gastronomic French cuisine served in the renowned candlelit Le Gourmet restaurant. Memories will include the wonderful setting, everywhere is walk able: woods of the Holy Mountain, Philosopher's Walk with its fabulous views, the Neckar's riverbank or the old city and its castle across the picturesque Heidelberg Bridge.

The Mensurstube; a Historic room wood panelled all over, with intricate carvings and little student prince Museum featuring the bygone times of the fencing Heidelberg student corporations. From the ceiling swords hang to remind on the great tradition as Germanys oldest Student duelling hall. Lots of pictures, hats, mugs, pipes and books set the stage for a seldom opportunity to sample authentic traditional specialties are prepared by the master chef. Sit at over 200 year old tables in which Count Bismarck has carved his name into. A little museum one can dine in and does not have to be quiet. If weather permits, you can also enjoy the rose terrace.

If you are planning an important celebration or a special event the hotel benefits from meeting and banqueting facilities available with one function for up to 70 people in reception style and 25 people in boardroom style.

For sport lovers there are a great selection of activities in the nearby area like tennis, waterskiing, windsurfing, horse riding and swimming pool.