We loved Novotel Karlsruhe! Travelers like us sans auto Novotel was perfect. Located just two stops…read morefrom the Hauptbahnhof Karlsruhe. Window facing room was clean and nice. Bathroom with shower was super. We get free two bottles of water everyday which is cool. Breakfast was pretty good and costs $19 per person. Friendly service.

I always enjoy the Novotel service, and this hotel was no exception. Check-in was great, and so was…read morethe room. Enough space to work comfortably. Breakfast was delicious, with a chef making eggs however you like them. I would come back.

Berlin's Hotel Krone & Lamm is very nicely located in Zavelstein next to the picturesque ruins of a…read moremediaeval castle. It belonged once to the knights of Zavelstein and there is still an impressive tower with a height of 28 m which survived French destruction. We use to accomodate company visitors there and the very best time to visit Zavelstein is certainly crocus blossom. The Lamm offers rooms with lovely panorama view across Black Forest fir trees to the Teinach valley, while the Krone has rooms with market place view and some with castle view. There are several gemuetliche restaurant premises Die Kronenstube, Die Wirtschaft, Das Ofenstüble, Das Kaminzimmer, and Der Sandsteingewölbekeller (the crown, the saloon, the stove room, at the fireplace, sandstone vault cellar) where there are local specialities served as for instance trouts, swabian maultaschen, swabian hand-made spätzle, and not to forget famous Black Forest licquors, but also excellent international dishes. A real Zavelstein Knight Meal providing mediaeval food conducted by a master of ceremonies would be another attraction for groups. Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte with tea or coffee is a pleasure in the afternoon. The Lamm has a beautiful spa and highspeed WLAN is available everywhere.

The Residenz Hotel, Pforzheim is a simple and clean hotel that provides everything necessary for a…read morecomfortable stay at economy prices. It doesn't provide air conditioning, at least in my room. A nice fan is provided for warmer days. All of this reflects the penchant of many Europeans to avoid A/C. Their breakfasts are quite nice for the 16 euros one pays. I paid in advance for all of my days. There is a good restaurant next door, literally attached to the lobby. The staff is friendly, accommodating, and multilingual.