BECKERS

BECKERS Hotel and Restaurant is a member of Design Hotels For a taste of German-wine-country hospitality - Beckers Hotel is the place to go - Surrounded by the rolling hills and flourishing vineyards of the Mosel region -the hotel lies in a picturesque valley in the ancient city of Trier - Though not far from the restaurants -shops and Roman monuments of central Trier -Beckers lies in the almost-rural Olewig district -a location befitting its country kitchen and cosy design - The self-professed heart of Beckers is the kitchen -for a hotel rooted in five generations of family tradition -its not surprising that the warm hearth is a focal point for hotel life - In fact -there are two hearths - a fancy -gourmet restaurant that earned an impressive one star in the Michelin Guide and 17 points in Gault Millau -and a more low-key affair at Beckers Weinhaus - A sophisticated wine bar with a cosmopolitan feel serves regional -international and Beckers own wines as well as a variety of snacks and cocktails -while a lounge and library area features a comfortable seating - The nine double rooms and nine suites of Beckers Hotel boast dark wood floors and low spot lighting -and all come with Internet -mini-bar -safe and telephone - Two event rooms are also available for guest use