Plaza Premium Darmstadt  

On the edge of Darmstadt's city centre, this business and conference hotel sits roughly 100 m from the main railway station and a short tram ride to Luisenplatz. Walk to Kunsthalle Darmstadt, Darmstadt State Theatre and the Hessisches Landesmuseum, or reach Darmstadtium and Mathildenhöhe in minutes. The AirLiner shuttle to Frankfurt Airport stops right outside about every 30 minutes.

248 fully renovated, air-conditioned rooms and suites with minibars, desks, safes and private bathrooms featuring rainfall showers. There are 40 family rooms that sleep up to four and a handful of business suites. A dedicated wellness floor on the 8th offers pool-side city views, a relaxation room and spa facilities.

Wellness-heavy setup with an indoor pool, sauna, steam bath, on-site spa offering massages and a 24-hour fitness centre. Large underground car park with about 110 spaces (self-parking charges may apply), plus concierge services, laundry and elevator access. Multilingual staff keep things smooth.

Eleven meeting rooms and a big seminar area that can host up to 300 guests make this a conference-friendly pick. A 24-hour business centre, express check-in/out and complimentary wireless internet support busy schedules, plus a roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.

Two on-site dining options include a rotisserie-style restaurant, a bar/lounge and a snack deli. Buffet breakfasts are served for a fee and limited room service is offered. Menus lean on local flavours to give you a true Darmstadt taste.