Location. Bayerischer Hof Dresden Hotel is located in the centre of historic Dresden in a renovated 19th- century property and is 500 metres from the Opera House. Dresden Airport is five kilometres from the hotel, approximately a five-minute drive. Hotel Features.</b Guests can relax in the hotel bar, and in the summer drinks can be enjoyed in the beer garden, the hotel also offers a room service menu. There is wireless Internet access in public areas for those with laptops, and further practical amenities include a 24-hour front desk, a ballroom, concierge services, safe- deposit boxes for valuables, and banquet facilities.

The Bayerischer Hof Dresden features the Patrizierstuben restaurant, where Bavarian and Saxon speciality dishes with seasonal variations are served in a stylish setting with old paintings and wood floors.

An 18-hole golf course is ten kilometres away, while lakes and water-parks provide recreational activities. Dresden is easily enjoyed on foot, while visitors can also hire bikes.

Guestrooms. The hotel has 50 guestrooms, over three floors, featuring bright, classic-style decor. All include satellite television, direct-dial phones, makeup mirrors, minibars, noise-proof windows and hair dryers.

Expert Tip. Dresden Castle is only one kilometre from the hotel, and is a fine example of Renaissance architecture.

Room Types:

Suite Room:   One double or two twin beds. Bright, classic-style decor. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, makeup mirror, minibar, noise-proof windows and hair dryer.

Standard Double Room:   One double or two twin beds. Bright, classic-style decor. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, makeup mirror, minibar, noise-proof windows and hair dryer.

Standard Single Room:   One twin bed. Bright, classic-style decor. Satellite television, direct-dial phone, makeup mirror, minibar, noise-proof windows and hair dryer.

Driving Directions: Getting there. Taxis run from the airport, while an airport coach runs every 30 minutes to the city centre. Buses number 77 and 97 run every 10 minutes to the city. Visitors can use Dresden's extensive network of public transport, including bus, tram, suburban train, railway and ferries.

Driving directions. > From the airport take the A4 for Chemnitz, and exit for Dresden-Hellerau. Continue on the Radeburger Strasse, which becomes Hansastrasse, E55/B170. Take Radeburger Strasse until the underpass station Neustadt. At the next traffic lights cross the underpass, cross the street, and take the right-hand lane into Hainstrasse for the hotel.