EmiLu Design Hotel

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about EmiLu? The name makes it sound like some cutesy boutique place, but when you actually walk into this spot on Nadlerstraße, it’s got this really sophisticated design thing going on that actually works. I mean, Stuttgart-Mitte can be hit or miss with hotels – you’ve got the corporate chains near the Hauptbahnhof and then these quirky places that try too hard – but EmiLu sits right in that sweet spot where someone clearly thought about every detail without making it feel precious.

The location is honestly perfect if you want to actually experience Stuttgart rather than just pass through it. Nadlerstraße is this quiet street that most tourists walk right past, but you’re literally a three-minute walk from Königstraße (the main shopping drag) and maybe five minutes from the old Stiftskirche. What I really appreciated was how easy it was to duck back to the hotel when I needed a break from all the walking – and trust me, Stuttgart’s got more hills than people warn you about. The design elements inside feel intentional rather than trendy, if that makes sense. Clean lines, good lighting, materials that actually feel expensive when you touch them. Sometimes these 4-star places skimp on the details, but here even the door handles feel solid.

Honestly, with an 8.9 rating, I was expecting maybe some obvious flaws that would bring it down to earth, but the few minor things (the elevator’s a bit slow, and the street can get a little noisy during morning trash pickup) are pretty negligible. What really sold me was how the staff seemed to know Stuttgart beyond just the tourist checklist – they pointed me toward this incredible Spätzle place on a side street that I never would’ve found otherwise. The rooms hit that perfect balance where you want to hang out there in the evening but you’re not tempted to just stay in all day. If you’re the type who likes exploring a city on foot and wants a home base that feels more like a local discovery than a booking.com afterthought, this place makes a lot of sense. Plus, parking in Stuttgart-Mitte is usually a nightmare, but they’ve got it sorted – which honestly might be worth the stay alone if you’re driving.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $165. Cozy Room with 1 full bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $181. Backstage Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $197. Urban Room with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $249. Lu Suite with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2
• Estimated price from: $301. Emi Suite with 1 queen bed for Max. people: 2

Reviews

• Perfect in any way, we have been coming here since years and will continue! – Iliana from United States – August 9, 2025 (10/10)

  Location, location, location
  
  What could be improved: Nothing!

• Great place but a bit expensive – Sarah from United Kingdom – July 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Great buffet breakfast. Parking very convenient.

• Very Good – Lee from Hong Kong – July 26, 2025 (8/10)

  Special room design.
  
  What could be improved: No refrigerator and water boiler in my room.

• Incredible hotel, best location, super clean, very new and helpful staff. We liked it so much we drove back for a second – Cynthia from United States – July 11, 2025 (10/10)

  Fabulous design, very clean and new. Best location.
  
  What could be improved: Small rooms (like all of Germany!).

• Fantastic stylish hotel , comfy bed , air conditioning and all needs catered for in room . Car park a bonus and hotel ju – Janet from United Kingdom – July 9, 2025 (10/10)

  Lovely hotel , comfy bed , well equipped room, very friendly staff .
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to dislike

• Clean modern hotel. Excellent Aircon, as outside it was 37 degrees but the room was nice and cool. However there was no – Graeme from United Kingdom – July 3, 2025 (9/10)

  Clean and modern with excellent Aircon in the room
  
  What could be improved: There was no tea coffee making facilities in the room

• Exceptional stay in the heart of Stuttgart with so much to feed your soul. – Scott from Germany – June 25, 2025 (10/10)

  Terrific location in the middle of Stuttgart with plenty of shopping and nightlife to experience at the palm of your hand hands.
  
  What could be improved: I can’t think of a negative thing to say.

• Exceptional – Juan from Argentina – June 25, 2025 (10/10)

  Design. Concept. Staff

• Perfect – Gunn from United Kingdom – June 23, 2025 (10/10)

  Great hotel clean friendly staff perfect location to

• Comfortable, efficient hotel with good location and great breakfast. – Peter from Australia – June 18, 2025 (9/10)

  Room was very clean, bed comfortable, breakfast high quality (freshly cooked eggs, bircher muesli, bread, croissants, fruit , loose leaf Darjeeling, daily special – usually avocado on bread), staff very friendly and efficient.
  Location was walking distance to shopping, museums, wide choice of restaurants and good public transport (we were attending the ATP tennis competition).
  
  What could be improved: Only gripe was the rooftop lounge was not available on the day we wished to use it (corporate event).

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