A morning in Stuttgart: On a busy square with a trendy bar, locals sit in the sun and enjoy their first cappuccino. Directly opposite is a building with the sign “EmiLu”. We enter and the reception feels like a grand hotel. Here too, many young people are seated in a cosy corner, chatting and dining, exuding a positive energy.
“That’s how it should be,” says a very cheerful Petra Luise Bräutigam, who warmly welcomes us along with her daughter Emilia for a tour of the house. The similarity between the names Emilia and Luise and the hotel name is no coincidence but a deliberate choice by the family. In fact, Emilia’s father, Michael Bräutigam, came up with the idea and simply combined Emilia and Luise to create “EmiLu.”
The owners
Despite its size of 90 rooms and prime location in the city center, rest assured this is above and beyond a family project, exactly how the owners envisioned it. Michael Bräutigam says: “Our city needs to be more poetic – many city centers are becoming deserted in the cacophony of chains and corporations. We have to do something to keep them alive. To explore and discover their potential.” He would also like to see more family-owned stores and restaurants. “That’s the only way to retain the character of a beautiful city like Stuttgart.”
He is probably right.
It took five years to complete the project, with all the ups and downs that come with construction. Time (and money) well spent it seems because when you walk through the rooms, the roof terrace and the lobby, you realize that someone has put a lot of thought into it. We especially like the design, it is the 1960s revisited. Petra Luise went “all over Europe” in her quest to find some genuine pieces.
The rooms
The result is a mix of modern, vintage and classic with practical details such as espresso machines as add-ons in almost every room. Both beds and bathrooms are of high quality and the rooms are not too large which is reflected in rather moderate prices. There are six different categories, from super cozy with 14 square meters to the suite with 42 square meters. The Emi-suites on the upper floors in particular boast beautiful views of the city.
The Rooftop Lounge
One of the highlights of this hotel is the 48 square meter rooftop location called “Lennarts”. It can be booked as an exclusive event location, including a bar and outdoor area with a view over the city.
The Fritz
We found the concept of the Fritz breakfast restaurant, which is located right next to the large lobby, very appealing. Here you can start the day in a very relaxed way, with a reasonable menu of modern dishes and regional products. Locals mingle with hotel guests later during the day. Although the Fritz is primarily intended as a breakfast restaurant, you can also celebrate a birthday or host a reception in the evening.
Wellness
There is a wellness area in the basement, more on the small side but it ticks off all the boxes. There is a sauna with relaxation room and changing rooms as well as a small gym. So, you have no excuse not to stick to you sport routine …
Ideal for
All guests who want to live in the middle of it all, who are passing through and of course all 60s lovers.
Prices
Doubles from 160 euros per night excluding breakfast.
Booking & Contacts
EMILU Hotel
Nadlerstraße 4
70173 Stuttgart
Germany
Tel: +49 711 3420620
