Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski

Former palace destroyed in World War II and restored in 1992 to its Baroque grandeur, steps from the Semper Opera.

Score 83.28
Stats 214 rooms; 4 restaurants; 2 bars.
Competitive Edge An aristocratic hub for opera aficionados and high society.
Rooms to Book 500-square-foot Kurfürstens have 15-foot-high ceilings and excellent views of Old Town.
Don't Miss Ice skating in the courtyard during winter.
Cost Doubles from $427.
Contact 3 Taschenberg
800/426-3135
www.kempinski-dresden.de

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