“A Fairy Tale Castle, a wonderful surprise. . .”
Our room took our breath away. It was unexpected and wonderful. The bed with wrap around head and footboard was comfortable, spotless and roomy, the bath huge with a large tub splendid for soaking. We got lost in the staircases and antique 16th-18th century history posted in every corner. We walked past stained glass windows in the hall to view a suit of armour and beautiful wooden chests that were used as storage on the grand staircase landings and hallways. We peeked into tiny arched doors and delighted in the dramatic sunset over the famous town wall of Rothenburg ob der Tauber from our room balcony. We were in a standard room, I wonder what a fancy room would be like. We felt transported into another time, not as peasants, but as royalty. The front desk and other staff were attentive and pleasant.
The restaurant served breakfast in a high ceiling room decorated as a grand hall in an ancient castle. We thought jousting events could be held there. The breakfast was buffet with a wide selection, waffles to sausages. We could not afford to eat in the restaurant for dinner, it was quite formal, but enjoyed the bar just outside the french doors to the dinning room. International publications, and guests were all pleasant and deligjtful. We would love to stay again. Only one issue: a large tour group director constantly at the front desk, made us wait for a lengthy time for assistance every time we went to the desk, including check in and out.
Area recommendations
Do take a walk along the wall that surrounds the city, there are passages hidden and staircases that lead to interesting places. It's fun, watching people from a little window up above the street.
Getting there
If you travel by train it is much easier than it looks on the schedule. The trains connect with each other and most of the travelers are going to the same destination. Even though the 2-5 minute train changes seem alarming, they are set up to do this commute. It was much easier than anticipated even with luggage.
