Great hotel is very cozy, just at the start of all tracking routes. The room is spacey, the beds are really comfortable. The swimming pool is quite big and clean. The staff is very friendly, we have arrived later than expected and were late for dinner, so they have saved the dinner for us and serve it in the room! The food is great both for breakfast and for dinner.

We have loved everything, just two points to mention for the fellow travelers. We have stayed in the room with no view, which was clearly indicated, in the reservation form. Without aircon, it was almost no airflow from the windows, so if you stay for more than one night, take the room with the view. The parking is across the river. You need to take the nice ferry to cross the Elbe, and after a little walk about 3-5 min to the hotel.

1. The hotel is in a fantastic location - a beautiful neighborhood not far from the Saxon Switzerland National Park, with easy access to public transport. 2. A lovely extra was the free ferry tickets for crossing the Elbe, which were handed out right at the hotel. 3. The room was clean, and everything we needed was provided. 4. The mattresses were very comfortable - we slept really well. 5. The staff was very attentive and spoke German, English, and Ukrainian, which made communication easy. 6. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, with a nice variety of dishes. Despite a few downsides, the overall experience was pleasant. I would happily come back, though next time I’d choose a room with a view of the Elbe.

1. We booked an economy room that was supposed to have a view of the courtyard, but the window actually faced a service shaft with loud ventilation pipes. We weren’t in the room much during the day, so can’t say how often the noise was noticeable, but we did hear it at certain times (around 2-2:30 pm and 7-7:20 pm). Fortunately, it was quiet at night and in the morning until ca. 10:30, so it didn’t disturb our sleep. 2. The lighting in the room was quite poor - there was only a dim floor lamp and a wall light near the entrance. There was no ceiling light, and the bedside lamps didn’t work.

My son and I were completing the Malerweg and decided to finish Day 7 at Stadt Wehlen (Completing stage 7 and part of stage 8). Kurort Rathen is a short train ride from Stadt Wehlen (Free if you have the Gastkarte), and then a ferry ride across the Rhine. We arrived late in the evening (after the restaurant had closed) and as we were booked for half-board, the staff had provided two lovely salads which were waiting for us in our room. We received a very warm welcome when we eventually arrived. The room was clean and comfortable. I really liked the swimming pool, and great breakfast. If I had known how good the hotel was I would have extended Day 1 on the outward trek and stayed here (Just a short distance off route), and then returned on Day 7. Lovely hotel, thoroughly recommended.

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The hotel’s location is excellent. It’s a 5-minute walk to the entrance of the Bastei Bridge, and there’s a pedestrian street right behind the hotel. It’s also close to several hiking trail entrances. The hotel itself is quite nice. The bed is very comfortable, and while the room isn’t large, it is well-arranged, making it an ideal place for a short stay. Sauna is simple but enough.

Do not book the partial Elbe view & balcony room because the partial view is not as big as it appears in the pictures; it’s just a narrow gap and the view is obstructed by a column. Therefore, I recommend booking either the river view or the city view rooms Swimming pool is small

Breakfast buffet with a great choice of food and drinks. Everything was fresh, with a lot of vegetables. The breakfast and restaurant room with a nice tables and comfortable chairs. Amazing food served by the chef in the evening, with different choices every day. Rooms are spacy, we got a nice one on the fourth floor with a side view of the river. Spa and pretty big swimming pool however at certain times it was pretty busy. Hotel is located on the bank of Elbe river, accessible by the ferry. Best for trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park and only 30 minutes walk to famous Bastei and Basteibrücke Bridge.

The decor of the entire hotel was well thought out which made it a very relaxing ambience. The buffet meals provided a good selection of choices and the AI Cat waiter was fun to watch at breakfast. The location is idyllic for those who like to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.

Only a suggestion, Rathen area will likely attract more English speaking guests, therefore it might be useful if the Hotel Information envelope has English translation.

We had a spacious appartment, and could relax in swimming pool and wellness. Nice trip with the ferry to reach the hotel, and perfect starting point for a hike, walk or run along the river or into the hills (to Basteibrücke).

Diner was included, but only untill 20h. This means you need to leave the wellness quite early.

Great half board deal plus use of pool and sauna. Breakfast and dinner buffet included. Robes and pool towels provided. Amazing location with view of the Elbe and easy access to bastei rocks and walking routes.

Sauna operating hours are quite limited.

It is a very nice hotel with great staff. The location is right at the river bank, close to the walking trails. The food is very good with a variety of meat dishes, side dishes and salads. Home-made bread and jams for breakfast are amazingly delicious! We would definitely stay there again

Very good location, some rooms and restaurant terrace with beautiful river view. Delicious, hearty 2 meals included in the room price. Pool, AC and great service. Free ferry ticket received at the reception on arrival.