Bodenbach Vacations from $1,384

Great place to stay. Highly recommended

A beautiful hotel and the staff was amazing. I needed help communicating with a German Uber driver to retrieve a package I left and they were so helpful breakfast in the morning is top-notch rooms are large and very well appointed.

A charming, comfy hotel in the heart of old Ansbach! The hotel is family owned and staffed by friendly, helpful staff. The excellent restaurant has a delicious optional breakfast and an incredible dinner menu! The garden dinning area would be very nice in summer! Limited but nearby parking. No elevator but staff will help with luggage.

Convenience: located within the medieval walls of Rothenburg. The valet parked our car, and we walked everywhere. Close to restaurants, activities, and shops. Runs a little like a BNB. Beautiful: the area is gorgeous, and the hotel is 750+ years old, which makes it charming and interesting. Food: dinner is amazing - the best meal we had in Germany and Austria on a 2-week trip. NOTE: the restaurant closes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so make an effort to get there on the other days - well worth planning around. Breakfast was ok. Not nearly as delicious as dinner, but an easy way to fill your stomach before walking through the town. The menu was confusing for breakfast. I think everything was available if requested, but then some of the items just came out of the kitchen without us saying a word. It was odd. Comfort: the bed was comfortable. The hotel was not air-conditioned, as it said in the listing, but there was an oscillating fan. The towels were clean but could have stood on their own bc they were so stiff - rough like sandpaper. One or two of the towels smelled like detergent/fabric smell enhancer. They seemed clean, but man, were they rough! SPA? In the review, there was mention of a sauna space (with pictures), but I didn't see or hear anything about it. It wasn't why I booked the room, but I thought I should mention it in case others are interested in the sauna.

Overall, the hotel was good and I had a pleasant stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits such as a room upgrade or similar perks. As an Expedia Gold Member, I was expecting at least one VIP offer from the hotel, but no benefits were provided at all. The only thing I received was early check-in Additionally, the hotel did not provide slippers in the room. For a hotel of this quality, I consider this a significant downside, as even basic amenities like slippers are expected.