Classy ambiance, nice atmosphere and yet... it is a motel, after all. However, one of the most elegant far and wide. It is not surprising that the Motel One is relatively affordable, despite its stylish design: The rooms are not exactly spacious, and obviously the bathroom is also quite small, so that the sink had to go and was built into the desk. Or is that simply a crazy design idea? Whatever: Motel One is a friendly and affordable alternative for your city tour, which you won't primarily spend in your hotel room, anyway.

Unfortunately, the hotel is located at the much travelled Heilbronn Road, yet inside you will hardly worry about street noise. Rain shower, flatscreen TV, workspace. All of it in elegant white and granite, with a splash of turquoise here and there. Doubles start at 79 euros a night.