Built by the Prussian King Wilhelm for his wife Elizabeth in 1847, the Bayrisches Haus is a well known local landmark, located within the quiet Wildpark in Potsdam. The 33 climate controlled rooms all feature marble bathrooms and include slippers and bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, complimentary newspapers and bottled water as well as offering high speed Internet connections, minibars and cable television. Guests can enjoy an Italian influenced menu in the Friedrich Wilhelm restaurant, with its wood paneled walls and large fireplace, while the Kaminzimmer restaurant specializes in local dishes. Those looking for a light snack or afternoon tea can head to the Lobby bar, which also serves drinks and snacks on the terrace in summer. The hotel spa includes a hot tub, steam bath and sauna, and offers a range of massage and beauty treatments. Guests can also rent bicycles, or take the complimentary shuttle to Potsdam center. Visitors wishing to explore the area will find Sanssoucci Park, Charlottenhof Castle and Potsdam center within two kilometers of the hotel, and Berlin is approximately 25 kilometers away.