Hotel Deutscher Kaiser

Top choice in Nuremberg


Aristocratic in its design and service, this centrally located treat of a historic hotel has been in the same family since the turn of the 20th century. Climb the castle-like granite stairs to find rooms of understated simplicity, flaunting oversize beds, Italian porcelain, silk lampshades and real period furniture (Biedermeier and Jugendstil).

The club-like reading room with newspapers and magazines in German and English is a welcome extra and the breakfast room is a study in soothing, early-morning elegance. Renovation work is ongoing.


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