EmiLu Design Hotel

Nadlerstraße 4, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany

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EmiLu Design Hotel, Near Friedrichsbau Vaudeville Theater

Bedding Configuration

  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

Property Information

Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Parking height restrictions apply.
  • This property advises that enhanced cleaning and guest safety measures are currently in place.
  • Disinfectant is used to clean the property; commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant between stays; bed sheets and towels are laundered at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F.
  • Social distancing measures are in place; staff at the property wear personal protective equipment; a shield is in place between staff and guests in main contact areas; guests are provided with hand sanitizer; cashless payment methods are available for all transactions; masks are required in public areas.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Enhanced food service safety measures are in place.
  • Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast.

pets: Service animals are allowed
Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
Only dogs are allowed
Pets allowed
general: Shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
Contactless check-out is available
Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
Social distancing measures are in place
Individually-wrapped food options are available
Property is cleaned with disinfectant
Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer
Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
Staff wears personal protective equipment
Cashless transactions are available
Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast
Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
Contactless check-in is available
Masks are compulsory at the property
Parking height restrictions apply
Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Be prepared: check the latest COVID-19 travel requirements and measures in place for this destination before you travel.

1 Queen Bed

215 sq feet


Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair

Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

Room

1 King Bed

280-sq-foot room with courtyard views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Height-adjustable showerhead

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking, pet friendly

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • Wheelchair-width doorways
  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Pet-friendly room
  • Portable shower seat
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Lowered electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Lowered peephole/view port in door
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Lowered locks/deadbolt
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  •  
Room

1 King Bed

258-sq-foot room with city views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Magnifying mirror

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking, pet friendly

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Pet-friendly room
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  •  
Room

1 King Bed

334-sq-foot individually decorated room, located on the top floor, furnished balcony with city views


Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, espresso maker, and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Magnifying mirror

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Non-Smoking, pet friendly

Room/bed type depends on availability at check-in

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Pet-friendly room
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Location - top floor
  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Furnished balcony
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  • Room and bed type depend on availability check-in
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  •  
Room

1 King Bed

388-sq-foot room with city views


Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, espresso maker, and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair; rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (free) available on request

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Magnifying mirror

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Non-Smoking

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Mini-fridge
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Separate sitting area
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  •  
Room

1 Large Twin Bed

151-sq-foot room with city views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Magnifying mirror

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  •  
Room

1 Queen Bed

215-sq-foot room with courtyard views


Layout - Bedroom

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - 40-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water

Sleep - Premium bedding, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets

Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead

Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, laptop workspace, and highchair

Comfort - Air conditioning, daily housekeeping, and climate-controlled heating

Accessibility - Magnifying mirror

Eco-friendly - Energy-saving switches and LED light bulbs

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) or rollaway/extra beds available

Non-Smoking

Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

  • In-room climate control (heating)
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Local maps
  • Premium bedding
  • Satellite TV service
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Espresso maker
  • In-room safe (laptop compatible)
  • Desk
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Travel crib
  • LED light bulbs
  • Soap
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Toilet paper
  • Shower only
  • Shampoo
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available on request
  • Slippers
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Non-Smoking
  • Television
  • Champagne service
  • Desk chair
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Individually decorated
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Towels provided
  • Highchair
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Art supplies
  • Changing table
  • Children's books
  • TV size measurement: inch
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • TV size: 40
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Free bottled water
  •  
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Room type Description
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Hans im Glück Statue - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Konigstrasse - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Hegel House - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Stuttgart Collegiate Church - 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Charles Square (Karlsplatz) - 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
Market Hall - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Leonhard Church - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Old Castle - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Schillerplatz - 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Stuttgart Art Museum - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Schlossplatz - 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Neues Schloss - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Friedrichsbau Vaudeville Theater - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Liederhalle Concert and Convention Center - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Wurttemberg State Library - 1 km / 0.6 mi

The nearest major airport is Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 12.8 km / 8 mi

Room type Description
Room type Description
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Garage
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Coworking spaces
  • Number of meeting rooms - 3
  • Swimming nearby
  • Free WiFi
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bicycle rentals nearby
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Energy-saving switches
  • At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
  • LED light bulbs
  • Vegan menu options available
  • Vegetarian menu options available
  • Golf lessons available nearby
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Multilingual staff
  • Water dispenser
  • Electric car charging station
  • Secured bicycle storage
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Segway rental/tour nearby
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Elevator
  • Double-glazing on all windows
  • Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)
  • Public winery tours
  • Games
  • Private winery tours
  • Books
  • Infant/toddler toys
  • Food and water bowls
  • Health or beauty spa nearby
  • Express check-in
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Full-service spa
  • 24-hour fitness facilities
  • Shopping mall on site
  • Golf driving range on site
  • Art gallery on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Elevator door width (inches) - 47
  • Off-street parking
  • 24-hour health club
  • Clubhouse
  • Stairwell handrail height (inches) - 31
  • Elevator door width (centimeters) - 120
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Children's toys
  • Designer stores on site
  • Children's games
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Stairwell handrail height (centimeters) - 79
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Smoke-free property
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Sauna
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Steam room
  • Hot springs nearby
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets allowed
  • Property does not require health documentation at check-in
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • LGBTQIA+ friendly
  • Parking height restrictions apply
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Property does not offer onsite COVID-19 testing
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Review score

Based on 154 reviews

5

Location

4.8

Sleep Quality

4.3

Rooms

4.6

Service

4.6

Value

4.4

Cleanliness

4.7

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Published Wed, May 31, 2026

by Nova E

5/5 Excellent Service, Comfort, and Location
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Really a fantastic hotel. It absolutely exceeded my expectations. Very clean, beautifully and tastefully designed, and the bed was incredibly comfortable. Great location as well. We also had a...

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Published Sun, Apr 30, 2026

by mirceamester

5/5 A great hotel in the heart of the city
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It is the second time I am staying for a week in this hotel. Everything is great - from the reserved parking under the hotel that gives you peace of mind when you come back each day to the room to...

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