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The city of Karlsruhe is located in the south west of Germany in the Bundesland Baden-Württemberg near the French-German border. Easily accessed by plane, rail and coach, and close to many large German cities, many fine Hotels Karlsruhe have been established to cope with its importance in the area, both economically and as a leisure destination.
Karlsruhe was founded in 1715 and consists of a central circle containing the castle and streets running towards the castle as radial spokes. This pattern, still visible today, is responsible for the city's nickname of Fächerstadt or 'fan city' and makes for easy touring.
Situated in the Rhine Valley and near the Black Forest, Karlsruhe has more sunny days that the rest of Germany thanks to its low altitude and mountains in the east and west. Tourists can make use of this fine weather and embark on walking tours through the city starting at the Marktplaz in the center. The Schloss Castle, with its city museum and park and interesting architecture, the Durlacher Turmberg, with a keep dating back to the 13th century, Botanical Gardens and The Little Church are some of the interesting sites. Many attractions are to be found along Keiserstasse and south towards Ettliger Tor Mall and the Staatstheater. Bicycle rental is also a favorite way of getting around as are the trams and street cars. Lovely open-air restaurants and shops are to be found all over town but many are clustered in the pedestrian zone in the Kaisertasse.
Plenty of other attractions are only a 30 minute drive from the hotel. These include the picturesque Black Forest, the Baden-Baden spas and thermal baths, the romantic towns of Heidelberg and Alsace with their many fine castles and gardens. Visitors flock here in July for the huge free open air festival that last three days and every year since 1978 the city has sponsored the annual Händel festival.
Much of the central area of Karlsruhe was reduced to rubble by Allied bombing during World War II but was rebuilt after the war. Architecture of Hotels Karlsruhe has is generally modern although some have maintained their outward characteristics. Located all around the city, some a stone's throw from the exhibition and convention centers and some near in Ettliger on the outskirts, all guests to Hotels Karlsruhe will find accommodation to suit them.
Guest rooms in Hotels Karlsruhe offers are generally spacious and although a lot of the older hotels have undergone extensive renovations in recent years, much of the character, charm and historical significance has been retained. Many room types are available to guests including single rooms, deluxe double and luxurious suites specially prepared to accommodate long staying visitors. Guest to four-star hotels can expect to find many modern amenities and facilities including air-conditioning and heating, mini-bar, coffee and tea maker and a hairdryer. Entertainment is provided by flat screen cable and satellite TV, sound systems, and pay movies while business guests are well catered for with high-speed internet access, dual-line phones with voice mail, large work areas and fully equipped business centers.
Hotels Karlsruhe are home to some of Germany's finest gourmet restaurants. Notable is the Zum Großherzog (At The Grand Duke's) and the Schwarzwaldstube (Black Forest Inn) restaurants at the Schlosshotel Karlsruhe Hotel that have guests arriving from all over Germany. With meticulous attention to detail and using only the freshest ingredients, culinary delicacies are prepared that will tempt the most demanding gourmet. Mediterranean cuisine and regional specialties are favorites in this area. Many hotels also have lovely terraces where guests can dine outdoors in the summer months and cozy indoor bars complete with wood paneling and fireplaces which provide the perfect place for guests to relax over a cool drink at the end of a busy day.
So many recreational opportunities are provided by the hotels Karlsruhe offer, both on-site and near-by. Health center provides beauty treatments and massages to help guests relax . Indoor swimming pools, solariums, Turkish/steam baths, saunas and fitness centers with free weights and cardio-vascular equipment ensure guests keep fit and are common in luxury hotels. Other activities to be found in some Hotels Karlsruhe include a children's playground, bicycle rental, bowling alley, jogging and walking trails, horse riding and a nearby golf course. Outdoor patios and terraces are also perfect places to sit and relax and enjoy the morning newspaper.
Many Hotels Karlsruhe offer have fantastic meeting facilities. With 19 meeting rooms and a spacious outdoor showcase area it is not surprising that the Radisson Blu is the biggest conference hotel here. Many other hotels offer a smaller area for conference space but all provide great venues for business meetings, corporate events, product launches and private family celebrations and banquets. Rooms are equipped with natural lighting and the latest audio-visual equipment. Expert dedicated staff is on-hand to assist with all phases from planning to implementation of an event while the catering staff will ensure that all delegates and guests are dined to perfection, thereby ensuring a successful event.
Hotels Karlsruche not only provide the perfect base for exploring the picturesque countryside and nearby cities but with its wonderful spas and recreational opportunities, meeting facilities and gourmet restaurants, all guests, both business and leisure, are well provided for. Providing luxury accommodation and first-class service, guests will be returning here for years to come.
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