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( 300 660;
www.hotel-belle-epoque.de
; Maria-Viktoria-Strasse 2c; s €170-245, d
€225-299; )
Nestling in manicured parkland, this neo-Renaissance villa is one of
Baden-Baden's most characterful five-star pads. Antiques lend a dash of old-world opu-
lence to the individually designed rooms. Rates include high tea, with scones and cakes
and fine brews served on the terrace or by the fireplace.
Hotel Beek €€
( 367 60;
www.hotel-beek.de
; Gernsbacherstrasse 44-46; s €85-95, d €109-119; )
On a tree-fringed street in the heart of town, this pretty-in-pink hotel doubles as an excel-
lent patisserie, going strong since 1885. Facing either a courtyard or the Neues Schloss,
the bright rooms sport comfy beds; the best ones (for a price hike) come with balconies.
B&B
Eating
Rizzi €€€
( 258 38; Augustaplatz 1; mains €18-25; noon-1am)
A summertime favourite, this
pink villa's tree-shaded patio faces Lichtentaler Allee. Italian-influenced dishes like osso
buco (veal shanks braised with vegetables, garlic and wine) and scallops with truffle mash
pair well with local wines. The €7.90 lunch is a steal.
ITALIAN
SILENT HEIGHTS
Escape the crowds and enjoy the view at these Baden-Baden lookouts.
to the 15th-century Neues Schloss, the former residence of the Baden-Baden margraves, which is
set to reopen as a luxury hotel in 2013. The lookout affords far-reaching views over Baden-Baden's
rooftops and spires to the Black Forest beyond.
Mt Merkur
Though modest in height, this 668m peak commands wide-screen views of Baden-
Baden and the Murg Valley. It's a popular spot for paragliding, gentle hiking and family picnics.
