Maison Messmer Baden Baden Hom, Baden-BadenMaison Messmer Baden Baden Hom in Baden-Baden, Germany has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 19 hotels we score in Baden-Baden. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.7 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.7. Rooms from about $267 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Maison Messmer is a five-star hotel occupying a seven-storey building in central Baden-Baden, close to the Kurhaus, the theatre and the Caracalla Spa, all within a short walk. Rooms combine contemporary and traditional styling with southern European touches and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars and free WiFi. Facilities include a full-service spa, indoor pool, health club, restaurant serving regional gourmet dishes, bar and lounge, plus 440 square metres of conference space and self-parking. It suits travellers wanting an upscale base for spa breaks, city visits or Black Forest trips, and families are welcome. The airport is around 20 minutes away. Note that its TripAdvisor score trails its other review scores.What stands out

Central Baden-Baden location near main attractions

Full-service spa with indoor pool

Regional gourmet restaurant and bar

Family friendly with secure parking

Watch out for

Weaker TripAdvisor score than other review sites

Nightly rates start around $267

Better-scored in Baden-Baden

Steigenberger Europaischer Hof, Baden-Baden: 3.9 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $256 a night. The Steigenberger Europaischer Hof is a historic luxury hotel dating from 1840, standing in Baden-Baden's Old Town beside the Oos River.

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