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The likable, 31-room Hotel Hohenstauffen, owned by the same family since 1902, boasts quaint and fussy offerings, such as bidets and canopy beds. The staff is accommodating; children and pets will feel especially welcome.
Some of the rooms are a bit dated in décor. Green carpets and pink chairs are staged against iridescent white wallpaper—a bit too "garden" for us, but certainly not offensive. Other rooms, with wood bed frames and maroon carpet, are easier on the eyes.
As mentioned, there are frilly four-post canopy beds—both single- and double-size—and bidets in the bathrooms. All rooms have satellite TV, and nearly all bathrooms have tubs. Rooms have views over either of the two cross streets or the parking lot in the back. Windows are soundproofed, but since traffic is banned at night, there's not much noise to keep out.
The lobby wins points for its beautiful hand-carved desk, huge windows, and wood-beamed ceilings. The lounge—large enough to host meetings but small and cozy enough for enjoying coffee and a book—has a few fun antique pieces, including a vintage jukebox and an old cash register that the owners rescued from the trash. Laundry facilities are available in the lobby for guest use.
The Residential area Elisabeth-Vorstadt, despite some creepiness at night, has its perks. Tons of cheap Internet cafes and supermarkets are located here, and the Hauptbahnhof is but a few blocks away. | 
