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Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach

4.0 star property
Suburban hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Exercise/lap pool
Exterior
Sauna, steam room, body treatments, aromatherapy, hot stone massages
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, books
Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach combines comfort with nature. Guests can swim in the indoor pool, enjoy local specialties at 'Ilmenau' restaurant, or book a massage at the spa. The hotel offers free WiFi, dry cleaning, and luggage storage for a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Parking available
Spa

Spa

Gabelbach Spa has 2 treatment rooms. The hotel's spa offers hot stone massages, prenatal massages, and sports massages. Types of treatments available include aromatherapy, body scrubs, body wraps, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a steam room and a sauna.

Spa
Spa

Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Premium Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV, books

Comfort Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Flat-screen TV, books

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, soundproofing, bed sheets

Premium Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Am Gabelbach 1, Ilmenau, 98693

What's nearby

  • Thuringian Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lotto Thuringia Arena am Rennsteig - 24 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Rennsteiggarten Oberhof - 25 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Bikepark Oberhof - 28 min drive - 18.6 miles
  • Thuringian Sea Aquarium - 32 min drive - 21.2 miles

Getting around

  • Ilmenau Bad Station - 5 min drive
  • Erfurt (ERF) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bravo Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Bohne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aqui - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rennsteigbahnhof - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Großer Dreiherrenstein - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach

Upscale hotel near Thuringian Forest
At Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach, you can look forward to a terrace, a firepit, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a sports massage, or a body wrap at Gabelbach Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and local cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Meeting rooms, smoke-free premises, and an elevator
  • Books, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All 76 rooms boast comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like sound-insulated walls.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • LED light bulbs, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self parking on site (EUR 4 per night)

Food and drink

  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • "Ilmenau"
  • Gut Gabelbach

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Cross-country skiing
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool
  • Library
  • Piano
  • Ski storage

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 6 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1911
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 15 per stay

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: EUR 4.00 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 15 per stay

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

National rating

Hotelstars Union assigns an official star rating for properties in Germany. This property is rated 4 stars.

Property is also known as

Romantik Berg und Jagdhotel GabelbachTH
Berg & Spa Gabelbach Ilmenau
BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH Hotel
BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH Ilmenau
BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH Hotel Ilmenau

Frequently asked questions

Does Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach?

Self parking is available for EUR 4.00 per night.

What time is check-in at Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Berg & Spa Hotel Gabelbach located?

Situated in the mountains, this spa hotel is steps from Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park. GoetheStadtmuseum Ilmenau is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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