Also the Plattenhof sticks to the motto reduction. The design hotel in the students’ district is characterised by an “Everything must go” philosophy, radically banning redundancy and making more from less. You won’t find the usual landscape painting here, or any painting, or laced cloths. While the Hotel Plattenhof focuses on minimalism, it’s a specialist on technical gimmicks. Light, for instance: If you turn the switch, the colour will change and so will your mood.

So if you feel blue you can fix that by changing to another colour. Apropos playing with switches: If you get bored with the mood light by Artemide, you can also press the X-box or use the MP-3-Player. You are no techie anyway? Don’t get stressed, have a meal! Restaurant Sento is famous for its “Cucina della Mamma”. Over a hearty serving of pasta and a glass of red wine your mood will switch from “bleu” to “rouge” in no time! Double rooms from 178 Euros per night.

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