Altstadthotel Kasererbräu

The regal Hotel Kasererbräu, housed in a 650-year-old brewery, is squeezed onto Kaigasse, a tiny street in Altstadt.

This 45-room, four-star hotel has the usual luxury amenities, but it also has a boutique atmosphere. Individually decorated rooms come with a mix of both modern (if a little plain) furnishings as well as magnificent antique furniture. Rooms also include giant en suite bathrooms, making this a perfect splurge for those in search of a beautiful space in a central location.

Largely undecorated walls and bare floors keep things from feeling too busy. Colorful tiled bathrooms are a refreshing break from the usual "sparkling white" bathrooms found in most luxury hotels.

Kasererbräu's rooms are divided into six price categories, each based on the amenities offered. All rooms are equipped with a telephone, cable TV and Internet access. Minibars and bathtubs, however, are found only in the more expensive doubles. There's also an apartment available, which includes two large double rooms connected by a common foyer.

The hotel has a large spa with a sauna, solarium and Turkish bath on the ground floor; guests can use the sauna for free or book spa treatments. The nice views and large complimentary breakfast buffet are additional plusses.