This hotel is near the bland but beautifully situated Marriott, 1 km east of Bismarkplatz but with easy tram access. A flavorful contemporary hotel with strong Spanish management, this is Heidelberg's most stylish address. A step down the ladder from the posh Europaischer Hof, this imaginative design hotel is composed of a sleek modern five-story building and a rambling former brewery—circa 1920—linked by a skylighted atrium lobby.
Spacious and filled with light, the lobby (once the brewery's loading docks) is a dramatic arboretum with planted trees, floral arrangements, natural wood accents, modern design and seating upholstered in natural fibers. Two restaurants, both inviting and informal, provide a variety of menu options. Just off the lobby, the main dining room serves all meals in sleek contemporary surroundings carved out of the original brew room. Granite
arches and brightly upholstered custom furnishings create a welcoming atmosphere. Breakfast is buffet-style, and lunch and dinner provide international selections served a la carte.
The Braustuberl, a traditional yet stylish dining room with street access, serves reasonably priced regional fare and local beer on tap. Just as spacious as the other public areas, the capacious but warmly furnished sports bar gathers a multitude of tangerine-colored armchairs in friendly groupings. It is divided into three sections: an intimate raised fireplace lounge, a TV lounge, and an alcove with a traditional bar and stools. A beer museum offers an analytical approach to ale.
The small health club supplies a gym, steam room and sauna. Guests seeking 
more, including perhaps a pool, have free access to a nearby health club. Meeting space is prime property and the primary reason guest rooms are almost always fully booked during the week. State-of-the-art and aesthetically pleasing (most have natural daylight), the largest function room accommodates up to 300. Wireless high-speed Internet access is offered in the public areas. The hotel has a garage, which charges nominal daily rates.
The accommodations here are the most consistently attractive, spacious and well-maintained of all of Heidelberg's hotels. Their newness accounts for much, but the quality furnishings and excellent housekeeping are at the forefront of this property's accomplishments. The masculine rooms are designed for businessmen, but they are not overdone. Standard are bright madras-print spreads, plush monochromatic carpeting, coordinated window treatments, 
natural wood accents, good work space and, in most rooms, leather recliners that rival those in first class. Lighting is good, including floor lamps in the sitting areas, bedside sconces and desk-side task lighting. Two phones with data ports, high-speed Internet access, Web TVs, minibars, safes, and tiled and marble-trimmed baths with hair dryers are the usual accoutrements.
Room service stops at 11 pm, and smoke-free rooms are available. Some pets are permitted. The dutiful staff is composed of some of the city's best, and the central location is perfect for tourists and those needing convenient access to the train station. This slick but unpretentious hotel works well for groups and individuals here for business or pleasure.
