We loved this hotel! It is a family run operation and that comes through in nearly every…read moreinteraction. There is hardly a front desk, so you have to find someone to get checked in. We had a great corner room 2 floors up so we had a nice view of the Rhine and the ancient city wall. This was our first stop in Germany on our first visit to the country,. The bathroom was a bit different. The shower is kind of cosy (the doors close into the corner furthest into the room and if not closed completely water gets all over the floor). Everything is tiled so it's not a problem. The room is large and comfortable. The bed is low and very firm but since we'd flown over from the US the previous night, it was perfectly comfortable to get a full night's sleep. This hotel is located at the north end of the town of Oberwesel so it is a great starting point to start walking to look at the ancient wall along the river or explore the town. We walked along the wall (it's got great walkways), up in the towers, then through town. When we returned we decided to dine in the restaurant for dinner. We were tired so close was better. As we were seated and placed our order, we noticed that all the other patrons were speaking German which is always a good sign. We didn't notice any foreign tourists (they're usually somewhat obvious). We ordered traditional German food and it was really tasty. Same for breakfast in the morning. Lots of Germans and good authentic (so I would assume) food. The family hosts were friendly and kind. The son was our server for dinner and spoke great English. The mother and (maybe) daughter took care of breakfast and spoke less well but still did a great job. We loved our visit here and would defiantly return again.

When you want a treat, take a view suite in a Castle overlooking the Rhine…read more So we did. Local train to Oberwesel, Mercedes and driver sent to pick us up on time. This is a historic snapshot. There is a restaurant, closed Monday and Tuesday, and a bistro that will be open Those days. A wonderful room with a juice and water minibar. The nicest bathroom I have ever seen and a view to put you back in time. There is a museum below in the Castle that is included in your stay along With a private garden and your own key access to the garden. Only one luggage rack in the room but we improvise. Fresh fruit and a crystal decanter of sherry waiting on the table in the sitting room. 2 glasses and chocolates. For a little while, this is our Castle and our Maserati is parked below in a safe spot. Dinner reservation in a few hours.

What a beautiful castle! This is our second time staying here. This time we stayed in room 36 and…read moreroom 34. Last time we were in room 36 and I got engaged there! Everything is amazing from the rooms to the staff to the food. Definitely recommended!

As a tourist, I'm not difficult to please. I only require the basic necessities: a clean room, a…read moremediocre restaurant, and a good concierge. I got 2/3. The restaurant was.... mediocre at best? The food was expensive and unfortunately not fit to my taste. The room was as I expected; small, but clean. The hotel was walking distance from most of the happenings in Bacharach. The front desk lady was kind.

Excellent Getman cuisine. Everything the four of us had was good. The Roulade, the Sauerbraten,…read moreSpargelsuppe, sauere Kirchen, it was all excellent. Waitress was friendly to both our german and english speakers.

From sleeping to eating, Hotel Altkölnischer Hof succeeds on all levels…read more According to Trip Advisor, Hotel Altkölnischer Hof is the number one ranked place to stay in Bacharach. I think it's a fair assessment after recently spending three nights in the hotel. Well, not really at the hotel - I actually got a full apartment for three nights, with a California King, full kitchen, dining area, and living room. The room was massive, especially the bathroom which was more American size than European size. All this was reasonably priced for less than $100 a night, located in the heart of Bacharach. Parking is taken care of, with the hotel owning several lots around town. The service was excellent - they speak English very well, was very accommodating, and even translated the Rüdesheim Weinfest website for us. You cannot ask for a better hotel experience than at this place. Sure the rooms are nice, but is the restaurant worth going to? This was another outstanding experience. My girlfriend were able to eat here only one night, but would've loved to eat here again if we had the time. The exterior of the restaurant is beautiful and so German. I ordered the Jagerschnitzel (which included fries and a side salad) and my girlfriend ordered one of their massive salads. Both dishes were delectable - I mean just look at the beautiful pictures. The juicy Jagerschnitsel was complemented with the thick and flavorful gravy sauce, which was perfect for dipping fries in after and complemented nicely with a light side salad. My girlfriend's salad was just a menagerie of flavors - croutons, romaine lettuce, cherry tomatoes, blueberries, grapes and nuts in a maybe-it's-vinaigrette-maybe-it's-heaven dressing. We also ordered a bottle of Weingut Dr. Randolf Kauer 2014 Riesling which is harvest and made locally. Here I was thinking all Rieslings were sweet and we ended up getting a very balanced and immensely drinkable wine. Our entire meal, including the bottle of wine, was about 50 euros. Overall, from hotels to restaurant, Hotel Altkölnischer Hof has their act together. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

This is a once in a lifetime experience for most of us. This hotel is in a former crane tower that…read morewas used to unload goods from the Rhine. Today, you will have a lovely view from your room. The hospitality was warm. Very personalized rooms. The food, if you choose to eat at the restaurant, was filling. Warning: you would want to make reservations and it is right next to a heavily used railroad.

I loved my stay here. When my fiance and I were planning a vacation in the Rhine Valley of Germany…read morewe were confronted with many places to stay in Bacharach. The reviews and the write up in Rick Steve's guide book made us choose this place and I was so happy that we did. While the taste in design may not be my choice, the fact that the owner worked so hard to make sure each detail was decorated and clean made me feel very comfortable. Fatima is so warm and kind. She made sure that she could make us as happy as possible, which included running to the market to make sure we had fresh apples! The free breakfast was much more than just the normal thing you get in hotels, seriously, try her fresh bread and scrambled eggs! Yum! Also, the restaurant was delicious in the evening! Plus, you're sleeping in history! I highly recommend this hotel!

Came here for three nights over the summer. While the hotel is a very short walk from town, since…read moreit was dark, the owner graciously picked us up at the train station in Bacharach when we arrived from Bonn. The hotel was an affordable and convenient way to explore a beautiful and historic river town, and the region in general (parking is available if you have a car). At the end of each day of sightseeing, we bought some Riesling and snacks and enjoyed them in the beautiful garden. Our room was adjacent to a babbling brook, which was a lovely sound to lull you to sleep at night. Breakfast was great and was included in the room. Highly recommend!

Great location and service. Bacharach was kind of quiet at the end of August. Perfect!read more