Hotel Elephant Weimar, Autograph Collection

Hotel Elephant Weimar, part of Marriott's Autograph Collection, occupies a landmark building directly on the Markt in the heart of Weimar's UNESCO-listed old town, a location that has hosted travelers since the 17th century. The hotel's storied guest list includes Goethe, Bach, Tolstoy, and Thomas Mann, who used it as a setting in his novel Lotte in Weimar, and the building's grand facade and classic interiors reflect that long literary and cultural history while modern renovations keep the property comfortable by today's standards. Rooms span classic, deluxe, and suite categories, several overlooking the market square, with suites offering the most generous space for guests marking a special occasion. The in-house restaurant serves refined regional and international cuisine, and the bar has long been a meeting point for Weimar's cultural visitors. A fitness centre supports guests wanting to stay active, and attentive concierge service reflects the hotel's positioning as Weimar's premier address, well suited to travelers focused on the city's Goethe and Schiller heritage sites, all within a short walk of the hotel's front door.