Renowned for its German wineries, medieval castles and baroque palaces, Stuttgart is a long-time royal residence. Le Méridien Stuttgart is a first-class hotel near the city center, the Old Castle and the New Castle. Across the park from the hotel lies the city's premier shopping and entertainment venue, the Koenigstrasse, which is Stuttgart's central street. Beyond the hotel's 293 spacious and elegantly appointed guest rooms, as well as 13 comfortable suites, the hotel boasts Le Spa, a spacious wellness area featuring a magnificent pool, a steam bath and a fully equipped gym. The restaurants Le Médoc and Le Cassoulet offer a range of regional and French dishes and a variety of fine selected wines and extensive Brunch buffet on Sundays, the hotel's Bar Lillet is a sleek refuge for the AfterWork and evening hours.