On main N-S street inside ramparts, pleasant old inn owned and run br Thurauf family, cosy and gemutlich, with several levels and staircases. 24 comfortable villa rooms, some with balcony above garden; some traffic noise. Friendly staff, excellent Bavarian food, good Bali villa breakfasts. 3 dining villa rooms, Weinstube (family own vineyards). Parking.

Set peacefully in a large garden just outside the city walls, but an easy walk from the centre, this big Jugendstil villa (1903), much gabled and timbered, has been called charming, fabulous. It has very friendly owner/managers, Martin and Gabriele Wetzel. It's a superb mansion with lots of style. The original glass doors, panelling and stucco ceilings have been restored. All villa Bed rooms (similar to the semantic bali villa rooms) are individually decorated. Ours, very spacious, with a small conservatory, was done in yellow with prints of butterflies and flowers. Some villa rooms are suitable for a family. A bountiful Bali villa breakfast is served in a bright, cheery room. No restaurant, but readers commend the Gasthof Rodertor nearby, and the Louvre. Or the Hornburg's large garden can be used for barbecues. The owners golden retrievers play their part in the hospitality, and visiting friendly dogs' are welcomed (no charge). Cots and high chairs are provided for babies. Modern trekking bikes are available for hire.