The modern, red brick Renaissance Hotel in Karlsruhe, Germany, sits within 300 meters of the city center near the zoo with its world-famous Polar bear preserve, and close to a pedestrian precinct where guests can browse through hundreds of shops and malls.

The seven story Karlsruhe hotel features 207 guestrooms and eight suites with cream walls, colorful fabrics, contemporary furnishings, cable TV and minibars.

Guests can enjoy regional beers in the hotel's bar and Zum Markgrafen's traditional German dishes in a candlelit setting with street-side views. The restaurant also offers room service during certain hours.

For business guests there are conference rooms and a business center.

Amenities also include high speed Internet access, an airline reservations desk and babysitting services. Guests looking for souvenirs are invited to take advantage of the onsite giftshop.

Guests can receive assistance with tour planning from the hotel's concierge services.

The recreational town of Baden-Baden, home to the Baden-Baden Casino/Health Spa, Heidelberg, the Black Forest, and the Alsace region of France all stand a few minutes away.

Recreational enthusiasts are near such outdoor adventures as golf, scuba diving, downhill skiing, horseback riding, volleyball, biking, hiking, hunting, racquetball and squash.

Echterdingen Airport is 70 kilometers from the hotel.

Based on information provided by ian.com.