Located in Mainz's Stadtpark and run by the dedicated Barth family, FAVORITE parkhotel is not only a sophisticated place to stay but it also has a restaurant that is well worth seeking out. Tsvetan Gavrilov, previously sous-chef here, has taken charge of the fine dining kitchen. A four- to seven-course set menu combines classical foundations with Mediterranean influences and is available in a vegetarian version. The atmosphere is inviting and modern. Ask for a table by the window – or dine on the lovely terrace with views of the Rhine and Taunus mountains.