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Rio Hotel

4.0 star property

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Located close to Prince Max Palace and Marketplace Square, Rio Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant offers dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Rio Hotel

  • Upscale hotel near Karlsruhe Convention Centre
  • Located close to Prince Max Palace and Marketplace Square, Rio Hotel provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a bar, and conference space. The on-site restaurant offers dinner and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy perks such as:
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
    • Multilingual staff, a computer station, and a banquet hall
    • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and 1 meeting room
    • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 117 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
    • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
    • 26-inch TVs with cable channels
    • Refrigerators, electric kettles, and heating

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between December 24 and December 26.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children up to the age of 6 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 10 per night

Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 4.00 per person, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 14.50 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 12.5 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 10 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hotel?

As of May 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hotel on May 25, 2026 start from $113, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for EUR 12.5 per night.

What time is check-in at Rio Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Rio Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Rio Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Karlsruhe, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Prince Max Palace, Marketplace Square, and Karlsruhe Palace. Karlsruhe Zoo and Karlsruhe Convention Centre are also within 1 mi (2 km). Karlstor/Bundesgerichtshof Tram Stop is 13 minutes by foot and Marktplatz (Kaiserstraße U) Tram Stop is 15 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 151 out of 228 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 62 out of 228 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 228 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 228 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 228 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing

A very comfortable overnight stay with secure underground parking and good restaurant. The breakfast was plentiful and varied. Our bedroom and bathroom were spotless .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chrisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and dog friendly.

Grate staff and service. Plus for friendly cleaning lady how understood that we have a dog and accident can happen. Dog friendly hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly. Hood nteakfadt. Short walk to tram.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay at the Hotel Rio, which I found just as comfortable welcoming as on my last visit. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tarra L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful room, very clean, fantastic breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast options!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

??

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, the room was clean and quiet. The location was nice with a supermarket and some good restaurants nearby. I enjoyed the stay very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All in all an excellent hotel. Especially the breakfast! The rooms are very clean, with nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic Hotel

Fantastic hotel. Thank you for the great service !!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Karlsruhe Hotel

Very pleasant stay. Excellent staff and quality breakfast. Tidy and well appointed bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with fabulous staff! Highly efficient and exceptionally friendly and caring for customers. Great breakfast, excellent rooms. Impeccable.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I e.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sauber, ruhig, moderne Zimmer und sehr zuvorkommendes Personal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gudrun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ruhiges Hotel, mit guter ÖPNV Anbindung, sehr freundliches Personal.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr geräumiges Zimmer im Nebengebäude. Check-in war sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Lage für unsere Zwecke nahezu perfekt - nur wenige Gehminuten ins Stadtzentrum.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel, EZ mit 1,20 Bett, sauber , hab mich sehr wohl gefühlt. Würde sagen 4.5/5 Matratze war zwar fest und daher denke noch recht neu - aber nicht so komfortabel wie erhofft. Trotzdem Absolute Empfehlung
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Immer wieder gerne😍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rainer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Immer das beste Hotel in Karlsruhe. Auch super hundefreundlich mit extra Hundebett, Wasser und Fressnapf im Zimmer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Magerat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super bien situé
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ualmindelig god service. Alt var perfekt.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Vom Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis her ist es ein gutes Hotel. Leider sind die Zimmer jedoch in die Jahre gekommen, und das Mobiliar wirkt stark veraltet.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Man fühlt sich wohl!

- Frühstücksbuffet reichhaltig - sehr saubere Unterkunft
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025