Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa
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8.7Excellent
(1,561 Ratings)
"The pool"
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Offering a beautiful spa area and excellent cuisine, this 5-star luxury hotel in Ettlingen is located directly opposite the Ettlinger Schloss palace and enjoys scenic views of the Old Town.
Business facilities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Concierge services
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Gym
Heating
Wheelchair accessible
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Laundry services
Sauna
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Toilet with grab rails
Accessible by lift
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Emergency cord in bathroom
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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8.7Excellent
(1,561 Ratings)
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0
The pool
One of the staff
10.0 / 10.0
First off, amazing welcome and service from every single staff member from start to finish - not the contrived over-extended or even fake kind you can find in a 5 star establishment - just always friendly and attentive to your needs, withough being too much or too little.
The food was amazing too. We dined in the more relaxed (non-michelin star) restaurant and it was great. In addition, my wife and I are gluten-free and the staff took this seriously and it was simply a pleasure dining there.
The spa! Simply one word - awesome! They seem to have just completely remodelled it. Super clean and modern.
The next time we're in Karlsruhe, we'll be staying here again.
As you have probably read, there are numerous reviews regarding the rooms. Yes, they are a little dated and could use some TLC. The hotel was expanded a few times, which leads to the box in a box (verkastelt) feeling ;) All that said, it not be enough for me to give this hotel a bad rating, as they make up for this with everything else.
6.0 / 10.0
The spa area was really nice, especially the Sauna area was modern and cosy. The room was spacious and nicely furnished.
Value for money at the Erbprinz is really bad. It is a decent and nice hotel but overall experience and especially the design, food and service consistency doesn’t equal a 5 star hotel. Hence prices at the hotel are WAY too overpriced and not justified. For the prices at the restaurant, spa area, breakfast it really requires more “luxury” and best in class service than what the Erbprinz offers. As said it is a nice and really decent hotel but that at that overpriced level.
6.0 / 10.0
The location is just perfect
The AC is not very effective, and the breakfast is not very vegan friendly.
10.0 / 10.0
This hotel exceeded all of our expectations in all respect. In particular: the breakfast, which its wide range of high quality food and drinks was outstanding!
A minor point: We were asked when we checked in to fill in some personal details on a tablet. The software on the tablet was not very user friendly. Also, when I had to select the country of residence (being The Netherlands, or as it was mentioned by the software 'Niederlande'), the software did not accept that selection as if the country did not exist...! While not a problem for us, I can well imagine that some customers prefer pen and paper instead of a tablet. Someone should review and improve.
4.0 / 10.0
Nice bathrooms, spacious showers with a strong jet.
Friendly staff.
Very depressing spa area, dark, low ceilings, too much bulky old-fashioned furtniture, everything is just ugly. It feels like a dark autumn day in there, even when it’s sunny and bright outside.
Air conditioner in the room was noisy, pillows are fluffy but not supportive at all, blankets feathery, dusty and too hot. Everything feels dusty, heavy and old. Ugly furniture, carpets, art. Pretentious but no taste.
We couldn’t wait to get out of there and get some fresh air.
8.0 / 10.0
Local to town center. Rooms roomy and comfortable
Parking was limited for the size of the hotel.
6.0 / 10.0
Breakfast menu was great!
Room A/Cs not powerful on hot days; beds are too small.
Pillows were too soft. Furniture is outdated, I understand that this is a classic hotel but still modern touches can give it a more premium feel.
10.0 / 10.0
Very professional staff, room was very high end, as one would expect in such a property.
10.0 / 10.0
best breakfast spread ever
8.0 / 10.0
excellent
loud guests on the terrace restaurant - fully drunken
9.0 / 10.0
The restaurant and the spa (new) were amazing.
7.0 / 10.0
Bed was comfortable. Very nice bar and common areas, including the breakfast area.
The room was not clean, dust everywhere. The sofa had a big stain on it.
The breakfast was rich but had not a lot of options (only 3 buffet hot options to choose from).
All in all, this is a nice cosy 4* Hotel and it would have been perfect if it was clean and somehow cheaper.
10.0 / 10.0
Surprising hotel, very luxurious. Large rooms!
Delicious breakfast, fresh and plentiful. Tasty coffee, bread, scramble eggs, cake, all.....
Comfortable spa center!
It's nice when the reception staff remembers you, you don't have to keep asking for your name.
9.0 / 10.0
High class place. Professional staff. wonderful breakfast
10.0 / 10.0
It's very central, very close to the Marktplatz and next to the tram which can take you anywhere you want (btw which makes no noise, so don't worry about it). There are 3 parking options. Open air, co spot (8 spots) and underground parking. The breakfast was awesome ! The room was very spacious. The kids slept in add-on beds in the living room. Room service dropped off chocolates for the kids every day. We haven't used it but there is a kitchen. The hotel provides pots etc if you wish to cook. We had a huge terrace with a gorgeous view.
I heard from an employee that guests get a free daily pass for the tram, but the receptionist appeared to be unaware.
5.0 / 10.0
Parking was not free nor included in the price, no information about the rate, 15€ per day, amazing
9.0 / 10.0
Delightful rooms, Pool- & Spa-facilities and delicious food. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. It's our perfect overnight stay on the way to Switzerland. We've stayed at the Erbprinz before and we will definitely come back in years to come.
Nothing.
7.0 / 10.0
polite personal and amazing breakfast.
The non renovated rooms are quite outdated.
7.0 / 10.0
Good location, nice service, breakfast was good.
Parking was not free even for the guests.
3.0 / 10.0
Spacious bedrooms
It could use a renovation,
No airconditioning
The beds are horrible (had to lay on the floor 😖)
To much morning lights in the room
Very hot water 💦 ( took like 5 minutes to get warm)
10.0 / 10.0
Great restaurant (dinner and breakfast), great Spa (pool)
10.0 / 10.0
Der Erbprinz war, ist und bleibt eine der besten Adressen in Deutschland. Mehr braucht man auch gar nicht sagen.
Nur ein Narr würde etwas zu bemängeln haben.
6.0 / 10.0
Lage sehr zentral. Frühstück war entsprechend der Hotelkategorie gut.
Unaufmerksamer Service im Bar-Bereich. Restaurantleistung war am ersten Abend top, am zweiten Abend solala...
3.0 / 10.0
Das Buffet es Frühstücks war viel zu weit weg von den Sitzmöglichkeiten. Das Rührei, was eh nur lauwarm in der Warmhaltebox war, war dann am Tisch kalt.
Die Bedienung war höflich, hat mich aber leider nicht verstanden, dass ich normale Milch in dem Filterkaffee haben wollte. Es war leider zu schwierig!!
10.0 / 10.0
Прекрасный спа и фитнес. Обслуживание просто потрясающее. Особое удовольствие это ресторан . Ждём уже с нетерпением когда вернемся
10.0 / 10.0
Das Hotel Erbprinz ist eine kleine Perle im Herzen von Ettlingen. Sowohl der erste Eindruck, als auch der nachhaltig erstklassige Service hat mich angenehm überrascht und mir den Aufenthalt zu einem besonderen Erlebnis gemacht. Vielen Dank an das komplette Team
Die Parkplatzsituation (einem Event geschuldet) war am ersten Abend schwierig. Jdoch wurde vom Service auch hier eine Lösung direkt angeboten (mein Auto wurde vom Team umgeparkt, sobald ein Parkplatz frei wurde. Daher ist wohl auch das positiv zu bewerten.
FAQs
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa pet friendly?
Yes! This hotel is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa?
We found 35 amenities for this rental. This includes business facilities, airport transportation available, shuttle available, golf course (within 2 mi), and concierge services.
