Dating to 1760, Landgrave Freidrich II's former hunting lodge is now one of the better hotels in town, with views of the Hafen (harbour) and a rococo dining room that may be a shade too pink for some tastes. Rooms are appropriately old-fashioned rather than 'stylish', bar are nonetheless perfectly comfortable.
Hotel zum Schwan
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