Alter Keller 8, 91541 Rothenburg ob der Tauber, Germany
#5 of 34 hotels in Rothenburg ob der Tauber
Guests' ChoiceBased on 198 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.7
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 January 2023
Alisha
AustraliaThis was such a perfect overnight stay. The host was lovely and accomodating, the location was perfect, bed was very comfortable and the restaurant downstairs was the best meals we have had in Germany. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed in January 2023
Reviewed: 20 December 2022
Carrie
GermanyIf you need a hotel you can drive up to, this one won’t work. The bed was too soft for me, and the curtains were not blackout curtains. It was fine for Dec, but would be a struggle in June.
Perfect location for walking around the town, very quiet side street. The staff is so nice. Breakfast was delicious. The building is adorable. Our room was super cozy, good sized, and quiet.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 16 December 2022
Steven
United StatesThere was nothing to not like.
Excellent location. Very close to the main market square. Great historical feel. The owners were very welcoming and attentive.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Grace
United StatesThese are more things guests should be aware of rather than genuine gripes about the property: Yes, the floors aren't completely even. It didn't bother me. You're staying in a building that's hundreds of years old, so I say that's part of the charm. I had to re-sign into the wifi network every time I went back to the hotel for some reason, but other than that it worked well. Room was a bit colder than I would have liked but it was no trouble at night, and it was also December, so that's kind of on me. I realized at the last minute that one of the glass bricks in the bathroom window was propped open as the only ventilation, so that's likely an easy fix.
Stay was exceptional!! Service was the sweetest in all of Germany and the room was nice and clean; perfect for my stay of 2 nights. As a professional idiot getting there via Google Maps was a bit worrying because there's no listing for "Gästehaus Alter Keller;" there's only "Restaurant Alter Keller." Fear not, the guesthouse and restaurant are in the same building. You check in at the reception for the restaurant and from there they gave me the option to add dinner reservations and breakfast buffet (10€/person.) Highly recommend that breakfast. Bathroom is directly attached to the unit and private. The building is right in the city center off the main tourist road so you can immediately walk out into your day in the city.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 11 December 2022
Aaron
AustraliaThe toilet was too high on the wall
Friendly staff
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Jackeline
United StatesNone
Traditional German style guest house. lovely decor, spacious and comfortable bedding.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 28 November 2022
Marie-anne
GermanyNothing!
This place is amazing! The location is amazing! The personnel is amazing! The food is amazing! It’s the perfect place for a very nice stay in this very beautiful small town!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 14 November 2022
Jonathan
South AfricaWonderfully beautiful place to stay, with the staff just as amazing! We loved it!
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 22 October 2022
Donald
GermanyNothing
The charm of the Gastehaus
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 9 October 2022
David
United StatesNothing. Everything was perfect.
Quaint hotel in a convenient part of town. We loved the breakfast and the restaurant for dinner.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Rufina
United StatesBed and there should be mirror in the room. Also hangers were only 3
Location was excellent…breakfast is ok
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 September 2022
Brian
New ZealandNothing.
Great location, good comfortable room in the old hotel…great stairs! (all character and just one flight). Very good staff.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 24 September 2022
Inez
Singaporenone.
Room was spacious and very clean. Very personable service.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 19 September 2022
Jane
United StatesBecause it’s located near the center of town, and Rothenberg is an ancient town, some of the streets Google maps tells you to take to get to the property are very narrow, and you can’t tell if they’re pedestrian only, one-way, or okay to proceed on. Can be rather nerve-wracking for first-time visitors! I’d suggest getting really clear on best driving directions to the property (you’ll just drop your things off and then park your car in a public lot nearby).
The property is so charming, plus our “family suite” was quite spacious! Minutes on foot to everything, too.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 18 September 2022
William
United StatesA bit noisy with the windows open after 10 pm. People talking/celebrating outside.
Clean, great location, charming, great food and hosts.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 17 September 2022
Hin
United StatesNarrow streets to get to the guesthouse and need to park in a parking lot 10 min walk away. Rooms are upstairs on a steep curved stairway so be sure you are able to carry your bags. Also floors are creaky and totally not level, sometimes felt dizzy just walking around. Random steps up and down so watch your step. Internet was slow and cut out often.
Hotel is in a very central location, just 2 minutes walk from the Market Square. It is very quiet at night. Convenient restaurant right downstairs recommended by Rick Steves although we did not try it. Building is very picturesque.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Liliana
United StatesNone
The friendly stuff how make feel like home…
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 2 September 2022
Nicoleta
RomaniaThe history of the place and the architecture conserved of the building.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Venti
SwedenI would have appreciated a fan in the room. It was very hot the days we visited and the air was very hot.
Very good breakfast in a very nice dinning room.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 9 August 2022
Robyn
AustraliaIn ordinary circumstances there would have been little to dislike about Alter Keller. While recognising there is little the hotel can do about the weather, the top floor room we stayed in was very hot! Notwithstanding the uncomfortable night (30degC at midnight), I would thoroughly recommend the Alter Keller and we did enjoy our stay.
Alter Keller is a charming Hotel close to the centre of Rothenburg's old city. Our room was large, modern and well appointed. We found the entire establishment to be both clean and efficiently run. The staff were friendly and helpful. As the day we arrived was 35 degC, we were particularly impressed to find a crate of mineral water bottles near the stairs labelled for the use of guests! Bike storage was in a side corridor, but secure from the outside. We had dinner at the restaurant and the waitress spoke excellent English and was very helpful with my gluten free request. The food was of excellent quality and very tasty.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 1 July 2022
George
United Stateson a hot day/night the lack of air conditioning is an issue. it doesn’t happen often that it is 92 at 8pm.
Location. rustic nature. individual touches to each room. the restaurant serves great German food at reasonable prices.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 June 2022
Gert-jan
Netherlandsnvt
spacy and stylish rooms
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 27 June 2022
Ludmilla
BrazilThe room gets very bright at dawn. Blackout curtains would be nice.
Stayed in June 2022
Reviewed: 26 June 2022
Nae
Thailandnone
Location
Stayed in May 2022
Reviewed: 5 June 2022
Malcolm
AustraliaSensational restraunt great food great staff ideal location
Stayed in June 2022
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