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Hotel Watthalden

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
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Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished
Dinner served, Mediterranean cuisine, garden views
Hotel Watthalden, by the river, offers a peaceful getaway with a breakfast buffet, garden, and rooftop terrace. Dine at two on-site restaurants or borrow bicycles for free to explore local attractions. Enjoy WiFi and laundry services among the amenities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Room options

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Single Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Standard Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 1 Bedroom | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Corner Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Corner Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ettlingen, Hotel Watthalden is in the city center and on a river. State theater of Baden and RetroGames Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Aumporn Traditionelle Thai Massage and Siebentäler Thermal Baths. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Europahalle, or consider a night out at Buhlsche Mühle. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Pforzheimer Strasse 67a, Ettlingen, BW, 76275

What's nearby

  • Ettlingen Palace - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Aumporn Traditionelle Thai Massage - 6 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Karlsruhe Zoo - 9 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Karlsruhe Convention Centre - 10 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Karlsruhe Palace - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles

Getting around

  • Ettlingen West Station - 4 min drive
  • Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn - 9 min walk
  • Stuttgart Airport (STR) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Vogel Hausbräu Ettlingen - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Watts Brasserie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa del Gusto - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Eiscafé und Conditorei Tiziano - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Hotel Watthalden

Hotel by the river
Consider a stay at Hotel Watthalden and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. The on-site Mediterranean cuisine brasserie, Watts Brasserie, offers dinner, light fare, and al fresco dining. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free bicycle rentals, self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, 6 meeting rooms, and outdoor furniture
Room features
All 83 individually furnished rooms offer comforts such as first-run movies and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels and first-run movies
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Covered self parking on site (EUR 12 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Watts Brasserie

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • Piano

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1998
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reusable cups
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium digital channels
  • First-run movies

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and New Year's Day:
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 20.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self parking fee: EUR 12 per day
  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 20.0 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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Hotel Watthalden
Hotel Watthalden Ettlingen
Watthalden
Watthalden Ettlingen
Watthalden Hotel
Hotel Watthalden Hotel
Hotel Watthalden Ettlingen
Hotel Watthalden Hotel Ettlingen

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Watthalden pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Hotel Watthalden?

Self parking is available for EUR 12 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Hotel Watthalden?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Watthalden?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Watthalden located?

Located in the heart of Ettlingen, this hotel is steps from Central-North Black Forest Nature Park, Buhlsche Mühle, and Albgaubad Outdoor Pool. Ettlingen Palace and Aumporn Traditionelle Thai Massage are also within 3 mi (5 km). Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn is 9 minutes by foot.

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