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ESPLANADE Saarbrücken
Morning coffee here comes with a view of Max-Ophüls-Platz, sycamore trees shading the square, right at the entrance to Nauwieser Viertel, the neighborhood that functions as Saarbrücken's cultural core. The building itself is a protected Gründerzeit house from around 1890, restored rather than replaced, its rooms reworked by designer Tanja Zimmer around a strict mid-century vocabulary: Harry Bertoia's Diamond and Side chairs, a Tulip side table, materials chosen as much for how they feel as how they look. Sixteen rooms across three floors keep the place small enough that the front desk knows your name by the second morning, with air conditioning, a minibar, a safe, and soundproofing in every Deluxe and Superior category, plus a single Junior Single Suite for solo stays. What separates this address from other boutique conversions in the region is the kitchen: a two-star restaurant led by Silio Del Fabro, built on classic French technique with Mediterranean and Japanese notes, sourced from a biodynamic farming cooperative the hotel itself has a stake in, down to honey from its own bees. A second restaurant, Le petit CINQ, runs alongside it. Saarbrücken's old town, the Modern Gallery, the castle, and the Saar promenade are all walkable from the door. This suits travelers who plan a trip around a dinner reservation and don't need a pool or a gym to feel looked after. It suits less well anyone traveling with children, since an extra bed runs 70 euros a night and the room count leaves little room to spread out. Pets are welcome for a fee. Book here for the kitchen, then let the neighborhood fill in the rest. A 16-room boutique hotel in a protected 1890 Gründerzeit building at the edge of Saarbrücken's Nauwieser Viertel, built around a two-star restaurant led by Silio Del Fabro. Mid-century interiors, biodynamic sourcing, honey from the hotel's own bees. Better suited to food-focused couples than families needing space.
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What to Know Before You Go
Where you'll be
A few notes on your visit.
Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Size of property
16 rooms across 3 floors
Cards accepted
Visa, Master Card, American Express
Electricity
230V · 50Hz · type C/F sockets
Meals
Information about the type of meals included in the price is indicated in the rate details.
Children and information about extra beds
Fee for an extra bed: 70.00 EUR per night.
The number of extra beds depends on the room category. You must take a look at the information about the size of the selected room.
Special living conditions
Pet deposit is required. Cost: 30.00 EUR per guest per stay.
Pets
Pets are allowed for an additional fee. Price of accommodation: 30.00 EUR per stay.
Extra info
This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.Personal protective equipment, including masks, will be available to guests.Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.The negative COVID-19 test result requirement applies to all guests aged 5 and up, and the test must have been administered no more than 24 hours prior to check-in. Guests providing vaccination records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 15 days prior to check-in. The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Airport shuttle fee: EUR 80 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3) Uncovered self parking fee: EUR 20 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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Interior designer Tanja Zimmer conceived the hotel's mid-century aesthetic across its 16 rooms, pairing hand-picked design classics such as Harry Bertoia's Diamond Chair and Side Chair with fine fabrics and natural materials. The result is a clean, harmonious atmosphere echoing the reduced, sensual lines of mid-century modernism throughout the property.
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