Emilu Design Hotel, StuttgartEmilu Design Hotel in Stuttgart, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 39 of 128 hotels we score in Stuttgart. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction. Rooms from about $179 a night (cached, not a live quote).EmiLu Design Hotel is a privately owned, smoke-free design hotel in Stuttgart-Mitte, close to Schlossplatz and the main train station. Its 90 individually styled rooms include family rooms of 20 to 27 square metres with private bathrooms, minibars, cable TV and tea and coffee facilities. Guests also get a full-service spa, a 24-hour gym, a bar and lounge, a rooftop terrace, an art gallery and free WiFi throughout, with paid parking on site. Rates start around $179 a night. It suits travellers who want a central base with modern design and wellness facilities. One thing to note: parking is not free, and some room layouts are a little unusual.What stands out

Friendly, helpful staff

Central location near Schlossplatz

Spacious modern rooms

Full spa and 24-hour gym

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

Some quirky room layouts

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