I had to come to Rastatt for work so I did a random internet search for places that looked…read moreinteresting to stay. I picked this place because it has a gasthaus in the hotel and online it looked charming and unique. That it is but not in the positive way that was express online. The reception desk personnel hardly spoke English. The restaurant and gasthaus are really nice but they again do not speak English and their entire menu is in German. I get that I'm in Germany but having traveled all over the world and also being in Marketing, I think it's poor form in 2017 to not provide one other language especially when English is quickly becoming the common language. The bar and restaurant are pretty and the food was really good! The beer was also very good! I'm glad I picked the right food location. As for the hotel, it's a dump. The room is very old, the bed is not comfortable, the furniture is aged, there is no heater that you can adjust. The towels supplied are like blue scratchy towels worse than you might have at home. Wifi doesn't reach the bar area so you're limited on range. Glad I'm only here one night as this is not the most charming town in Germany at all.

The Schwarzwald did not cooperate the day we drove through. The entire forest was shrouded in…read moreclouds that reduced our visibility to about a five-yard radius around the car. Because of this, the Mummelsee was only a sign indicating a parking lot that we managed to glimpse on the side of the road. Relieved to get off the road, we decided to stop here for our requisite Black Forest cake. Let me start by saying that this hotel is a very cozy place to relax if stuck in the Black Forest during bad weather. Even though the views were of nothing but white, the restaurant was very comfortable. However, do not eat here if you are in anything resembling a hurry. Lunch for three with dessert managed to eat up two hours of our day. I'm not sure how much of this is cultural and how much is the restaurant, but everyone here moves SLOOOOOWLY. When there is nothing better to do, it's not a big deal, but if we had actually had a day with good weather, I would have been very frustrated. That said, the food was worth stopping for. It is classic German cuisine done well. I was particularly thrilled to get schmalz and dark bread as a starter. Kid was very excited to eat spaetzle with gravy. "It's like noodles!" Husband and I ordered rather blindly, as the server didn't offer us a menu in English (which I saw later that they did have), and our guesses worked out well. It was an altogether pleasant meal topped off with a really outstanding Black Forest cake. If you need a place to stop just to check that particular item off of your tourist list, this is a great place to do it. Another good reason to stop is the excellent store below the restaurant. They have all sorts of Black Forest treats to take with you. We left with a BF ham, a kirchwasser salami, and a bottle of schnapps. Yum. So even if you never actually get to see the view, I would still recommend this as a stop on your Black Forest drive...who knows, the lake actually might be pretty, too!

Stopped in to have some coffee and cake while traveling through the Black Forest. Please note that…read morethis is just a review of the restaurant and not the hotel itself. Atmosphere: the restaurant has a very welcoming appearance. There is ample seating for various size parties. There is even a children's play area near the front of the cafe. The large windows/doors open onto a wonderful view of Mummelsee, though it was far too foggy the day we visited to see much of it. Staff: the waiter was attentive and ensured we had everything we needed. Unfortunately, one of our party received the wrong order, but the situation was resolved. Food: as we only had coffee and cake, I can only comment on that. It was thoroughly delicious. Please be aware that some of the desserts do have liqueur in them, so double check before ordering them as they may not be what you expect. Overall, this is a very nice cafe to stop at if you're traveling through the Black Forest and need a break to stretch your legs.

Centrally located with ample parking, the Schwanen was the site for my German families reunion and…read morewe filled the hotel. The rooms were well decorated and equipped, and free wi-fi was a plus. All of the meals we ate were wonderful, the hotel staff was very accomodating and welcoming. Lahr is a great base for exploring the Black Forest, and Hotel-Restaurant Schwanen is a great place to stay in Lahr. Enjoy!

A local family owned hotel. We met the owner (ladies) and she is very kind. Always well dress in…read moreprofessional manner. They do speak English. There is no elevator and you will have to walk up to the stair. The parking is a little far if you can't parking outside the main street (which could be challenge during normal work week). The room is good for two adult and the bed is typical European size (small). Overall good experience and affordable place.

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We recently stayed at Die Reichsstadt after a 3 day stay in Munich for Oktoberfest. Our group felt…read morelike we hit the jackpot with this hotel! The rooms were huge (based on European and my American standards) and very comfortable. The hotel had a delicious restaurant that had won multiple awards. Dinner was expensive (which we were't surprised) but worth every penny. All the staff spoke English and were very friendly. The hotel also had a Spa which consisted of a steam room and 2 dry saunas, The rooms were all at different temperatures. Our favorite part of the hotel, by far, was the rooftop terrace. You had 360 degree views of the town and the surrounding country side. I cannot say enough good things about this hotel, it's staff and the whole town of Gengenbach. A definite must see if you are looking for a traditional German town and a getaway for a few days.