Mannheim Hotels

The remnants of the fortification played a role in Mannheim's grid-like city layout where streets are not named but labeled with a grid reference. The city became famous as a royal residence and was the home of many of Germany's famous sons such as Schiller, Lessing, Goethe and Mozart. Unfortunately, due to its industrial significance the city was extensively bombed during World War II resulting in the replacing of the old quarter with a modern urban development with buildings typical of the 1950's.

Mannheim hotels are perfectly situated for visitors to take in the city sights. The main route through Mannheim, also known as the "Town of Squares" due to its grid-like pattern, runs through the city to an enormous 18th century palace which today houses the University of Mannheim. The Art-Nouveau style water tower is the city's main landmark and a favorite place for a picnic on a sunny day. The Luisenpark is one of Europe's most beautiful while the pedestrian-only city center is full of restaurants, cafes and a myriad of wonderful shops. The magnificent original Steinmeyer Organ with its 8000 pipes at the Christuskirche is not to be missed while museums and art gallery's tell the story of the city through the centuries.

Leisure guests to the hotels Mannheim offer can enjoy a performance at the National Theatre where, most nights, there is something different ranging from opera, ballet and plays to concerts and shows. Plenty of bars with a good selection of German beers are irresistible and the extensive public transport system of buses and street cars allows guests easy access to all of these. Sports arenas, too, attract sports enthusiasts to the hotels Mannheim offer. The warm summer climate is also a great attraction to this region of Germany.

Many large national and international companies are located in the city as well as a number of United States military installations. Mannheim hotels are conveniently located to provide easy access for business guests to the Convention Center and economic and business hub of the city. Mannheim, famous for inventions such as the bicycle and the world's first three-wheeled automobile built by Karl Benz, remains an important industrial city today.

A variety of guest rooms and suites are available at Mannheim hotels. From single and double standard rooms to luxurious suites and family rooms, there is something for everyone. Bright airy rooms with large windows overlooking a tranquil park or the city streets are decorated in modern and sophisticated styles. Furnishings include a queen-size bed, armchairs or sofa and a working desk with chair and good lighting. Guest rooms at the more luxurious Mannheim hotels include in-room internet access as well as internet access in public spaces, TV with satellite and cable channels, air-conditioning and heating, direct-dial telephones and a mini-bar.

All Mannheim hotel rooms, from simple budget hotels to the most luxurious include a private bathroom equipped with a shower or a bath, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. A bathrobe and slippers are included in top-class hotels as well.

Being an industrial city, many Mannheim hotels include flexible meeting rooms. The Holiday Inn City Center boasts five newly refurbished rooms that can cater for up to 160 guests. With modern equipment and professional staff, these venues are perfect to host meetings conferences, banquets and private celebrations including romantic and fairytale weddings. Up-market in-house restaurants serve international and regional cuisine ensuring that all meeting delegates and leisure guests are well catered for. With adjoining terraces, breakout rooms and coffee bars, all events are sure to be a great success.

The hotels Mannheim offer are also popular for their traditional casual bars and sophisticated lounges which are a perfect spots to link up with friends and colleagues after work and enjoy a beer or famous German wine. Other leisure opportunities are provided by an indoor swimming pool, roof terrace with sauna and a fitness room with modern exercise equipment.

Any of the Mannheim hotels provide easy access to the outlying cities and countryside. Heidelberg is a few minutes away and reachable by tram or street car while Lugwigshafen is just across the river. Within half-an-hour's drive of the city, visitors can enjoy the cathedrals at Mainz and Speyer as well as the Nibelungen Bridge at Worms and the lovely gardens at Schwetzingen. Ladenburg and Weinheim with their traditional red-roofs are also easily accessible.

Mannheim hotels provide comfortable accommodation for leisure and business guests and include all the amenities and facilities required by modern travelers. . They are also conveniently located on bus and street car routes to provide easy access to all the tourist sights the city has to offer as well as the central business district. Well connected by bus and train to the rest of Germany and with the high speed ICE train from the International airport in Frankfurt, guests are assured a relaxing and stress-free stay.