Old-School Elegance in Dresden's Historic Center

Terry Ward checks in to the Radisson Blu Gewandhaus in Dresden, Germany. "Once I learned that the building that houses this Dresden hotel had its beginnings as a hall of cloth cutters, the decor in the common areas made more sense. Period garments draped over mannequins in the lobby and prim ladies' hats displayed in the breakfast room are a few of the items that tie in the hotel's textile-oriented past.

"This is an old-school elegant hotel--not a place for high design fans to bed down (though you'll be surprised how modern the pool and sauna area are). But for a comfortable, and classy stay in the heart of Dresden's historic old city, the Radisson Blu Gewandhaus is a fine choice."

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• Review of the Radisson Blu Gewandhaus
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^{Image courtesy Ben Wadewitz}