The hotels below have been grouped into four different price categories:
$$$$ (over €175)
$$$ (€125 to €175)
$$ (€75 to €125)
$ (up to €75)
These rates are based on double occupancy of twin or double room at standard rate, including breakfast for two and all taxes.

Le Meridien Stuttgart
Luxury five-star accommodation in a former royal residence on the edge of the Schlossplatz in the city centre. Features spa facilities and a top-class French restaurant.

Willy-Brandt Strasse 30
Tel: (711) 22210.
Website: www.starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien
Price: $$$$

Mercure Fontana Stuttgart
Located midway between the airport and the city centre, this modern 252-room hotel is of four-star standard, with spa facilities, plus restaurant and bar. Train and metro services stop right outside.

Vollmöllerstrasse 5
Tel: (711) 7300.
Website: www.mercure.com
Price: $$$

Best Western Hotel Ketterer
Traditional style German hotel suited to both business and leisure travellers, located close to the Königstrasse shopping area, and about 1km (0.6 mile) from the main railway station.

Marienstrasse 3
Tel: (711) 20390.
Website: www.ketterer.bestwestern.de
Price: $$$

Hotel am Friedensplatz
Family run three-star property located about 15 minutes' walk from the central station. Comfortable accommodation within easy reach of the city centre and transport.

Friedensplatz 2-4
Tel: (711) 907 1170.
Website: www.hotel-am-friedensplatz.de
Price: $$

Hansa Hotel
Economical independently owned three-star property around 1.5km (1 mile) from the city centre, with its own beer garden and Italian restaurant.

Silberburgstrasse 114-116
Tel: (711) 656 7800.
Website: www.hansa-stuttgart.de
Price: $