Romantik Hotel auf der Wartburg

“Wow – a place unlike any other”

Hotel auf der Wartburg is really a special place. The old-world style and location right next to the Wartburg castle make this hotel something out of the ordinary. We had splashed out and booked a junior suite. We got room no. 304 – right up under the roof. A very big room, old-world, very cosy, a… more

Hotel auf der Wartburg is really a special place. The old-world style and location right next to the Wartburg castle make this hotel something out of the ordinary. We had splashed out and booked a junior suite. We got room no. 304 – right up under the roof. A very big room, old-world, very cosy, and with views on two sides – three sides really, if you count the bathroom. The bathroom was huge and also in an old-fashioned romantic style but with all the facilities you can expect in a 5-star hotel. Huge mirrors, two sinks, separate bathtub and shower. Great bathroom! We did not have a view of the Wartburg castle but the views over the large expanse of the Thuringer forest were stunning. The whole building is gorgeous, inside and outside. The lounge area is very impressive, the restaurant looks very nice too with great views, and from the courtyard you look right up at the Wartburg castle. You can park your car below the hotel, and a shuttle (minivan) will bring you and the luggage up the hotel. Likewise when you are leaving. This worked fine. The breakfast was good (particularly the juice, the fruit, and the bread) and it was especially nice to have it in the courtyard. We had dinner in the restaurant (Landgrafenstube) both nights of our stay (there is nothing else around so this is really the only option, unless you want to drive to Eisenach). The restaurant is beautiful and the views are stunning (you can see the most wonderful sunsets from it, particularly from the winter garden section). The food was nice, but not spectacularly so – we had expected a little bit more of a 5-five star hotel but enjoyable nonetheless. Curiously, they had decided to show the guests the menu on a blackboard that they moved around. This meant that only one, perhaps two tables at the most, could look at the menu at the same time. So you had to wait some time before you could look at the menu not to mention order the food. Also, we felt a little pressurized to hurry up looking over the menu in this fashion – it would have been nicer to have a printed menu that you could peruse at your leisure. We were really not sure why they chose to do it in this way. The location is fabulous right next to the castle. It's right next door, and you can go there early in the morning and in the evening after the crowds have gone. We did this both mornings and evenings and it was lovely. There is nothing else around so I can't imagine staying for more than 2, maybe 3 nights at the most. But we thoroughly enjoyed two nights at the Wartburg – it was a really special stay.

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“Phantastic views, excellent service, worth the money”

We spent 3 amazing days at this historical place, we got a single room and a superior corner suite, from the ladder with the most stunning panoramic views overlooking the Thuringian Forest. Quaint hotel, cozy rooms. Loved the free bottled mineral water offered at the room, and from the usual suspe… more

We spent 3 amazing days at this historical place, we got a single room and a superior corner suite, from the ladder with the most stunning panoramic views overlooking the Thuringian Forest. Quaint hotel, cozy rooms. Loved the free bottled mineral water offered at the room, and from the usual suspects major brands, but coming eco-friendly in a snap-on-lid glass bottle, bottled from the hotel's own spring. This added a nice local touch to the experience, and is kind of special for this particular place. Wished more luxury hotels would adopt this idea. The breakfast was outstanding great as well, plenty to choose from. And also here we esp. loved the fact, that the very tasty cold cuts, bread and rolls coming from local traditional butcher and bakery shop in town, supporting small traditional local business, and adding a local touch. The Hotel was the best place to stay not only for extended hiking the surrounding nature, but also strolling around the castle walls during sunrise or around sunset, enjoying the silence of the still or already absent crowds of the day. Also a plus was the proximity to the castles historic ceremonial hall, were we enjoyed an evening concert, with just a few steps to walk from the hotel in festive ropes. Would love to return at any time.

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“Beautiful Environment, very pleasant staff”

Anyone who ever wanted to stay in a castle, will adore the setting of this spectacular area and lovely hotel. The common rooms and restaurant are classically furnished with spectacular views. The breakfast is very good. The guest rooms however, leave somewhat to be desired, primarily space. The ro… more

Anyone who ever wanted to stay in a castle, will adore the setting of this spectacular area and lovely hotel. The common rooms and restaurant are classically furnished with spectacular views. The breakfast is very good. The guest rooms however, leave somewhat to be desired, primarily space. The rooms are very small (20sq m) leaving no room to move or for luggage, something that could be helped by putting in luggage racks rather than chairs. The bathrooms are also small with a bathtub but not shower or shower curtains. The service, particularly in the restaurant is excellent.

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