Fodor's Expert Review Hotel Schwärzler

Bregenz's most upmarket accommodation option is right on the edge of town, with guest rooms that offer clean, crisp, modern lines and muted colors (and, occasionally, balconies overlooking the serene garden). Downstairs, the cozy restaurant serves traditional Austrian fare along with some international dishes, while a second, elegant space is used for official dinners and festivities, as well as for breakfast. In summer you can also eat out on the terrace. The hotel is a 20-minute walk from the center of town, or there's a bus stop a few steps down the road.