Our Hotel Stuttgart-Hauptbahnhof

On the back wall of the reception area, Stuttgart-based artist Anja Klafki’s ‘WanderWonderLand’ hints at what Stuttgart has to offer. The piece, which combines individual prints on hand-made paper and printed acrylic glass, represents a tour of Stuttgart and the surrounding area, depicting locations that are easily accessible from the station.

But, of course, there’s plenty to discover in our hotel too. Our display, based on a railway departure board, lists stations that are mentioned in the popular local children’s song about train travel ‘Auf der Schwäbsche Eisebahne’. Take a seat on one of the Gubi Beetle Chairs and try singing along. Warning: once heard, never forgotten!

The bar – at the heart of the Lounge – is very much focused on local wine. But of course other drinks are available too! The arrangement of bevelled glass plates on the back wall is designed to evoke vines in a vineyard. The installation is illuminated by a spectacular, ceiling-mounted ‘28 Copper’ light by Bocci, its multicoloured glass pendants resembling grapes.

The green, pink and brown shades of the furnishings echo the colours of the vineyards to complete the cosy ambience. Sink into the quirky ‘Belt Sofa’ or one of the velvety ‘Redondo’ armchairs, which are easy to arrange in groups for a spontaneous private wine tasting. In between these contemporary pieces by Moroso, wood slice tables add a drop of rustic flair.

After your wine or walking adventure, head to your box-spring bed for a well-earned rest. You’ll find a section of Anja Klafki’s visual exploration of Stuttgart and its surroundings in your room too. Perhaps you’ll recognise some of the things you saw during the day, or find inspiration for tomorrow’s itinerary? In either case – good night or, as they say around these parts, Guads Nächdle!