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Schlossplatz 1, 06493 Ballenstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
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Schlosshotel Grosser Gasthof Van Der Valk Ballenstedt
Ranked #1 of 3 hotels in Ballenstedt
4.0 of 5 stars 24 Reviews
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Terneuzen, The Netherlands
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
“Good value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 July 2011

We really liked this hotel. It looks good inside out, and the rooms were good size and clean. Ampel parking space around the venue. The bathroom was very spacious and up to modern standards. Staff was really friendly. Dinner however was very disappointing. Breakfast was good with lots of choices. Next to the hotel is a huge park with lots of walking possibilities. The small town of Ballenstedt (former East Germany) is, except for the nicely renovated main roads, not very attractive. The Harz region is very nice, but there still are lots of ghost-like and abandoned industrial buildings left over from the days of occupation.

This hotel is part of the Dutch "Van der Valk" chain which is known to offer basic quality for reasonable prices.

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  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
“EXCELLENT HOTEL - GREAT ROOM”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2011

We were very impressed by the outside appearance of the hotel which was exactly as advertised unlike other hotels. The reception is located in a very impressive marbled tiled foyer with sweeping staircase and echoes of grander days. The bedroom was huge and stylishly furnished in antique style with a very large bed, comfortable two seater settee. round coffee table and wing chair and two desks - so plenty room. The bathroom was large and gleaming white - spotlessly clean. The breakfast was excellent with a good selection of cold and hot dishes which included bacon. boiled and scrambled eggs. sausages, various cereals,yoghurts, fresh fruit salad. melon and dried fruit. There was also a variety of cheeses , cold meats, tomatoes, cucumber and smoked salmon. There was also small croissants which were delicious. Staff were very attentive and were constantly restocking the buffet.
Dinner in the evening was excellent with a choice of two restaurants but the menu is not vast.
Although we did not use the facilities the hotel has a nice swimming pool and spa which appeared to be very popular.
Without exception all the staff we encountered were extremely helpful and could not be faulted. If I had one complaint it would be that disabled parking is not available outside the hotel but outside the boundary wall. The entrance is cobbled and if you have difficulty walking this makes the walk unnecessarily difficult. It was especially annoying as the spaces in front of the hotel appear to be used by staff from the hotel spa who were perfectly capable of walking from the parking on the boundary wall. Apart from this I would thoroughly recommend this hotel and would not hesitate to stay again.

  • Stayed April 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Berlin, Germany
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“schöne Anlage, sehr schlechte Küche”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2010
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Hübsche, komfortable, saubere Zimmer. Schöner Wellness-Bereich.

Essen war eine Katastrophe: Frühstück war noch ok, wenn auch nicht auf 4-Sterne Niveau, Abendessen war so schlecht, dass der Verdacht aufkam, der Koch sei im Urlaub und ein Praktikant auf sich allein gestellt. Geschmacklich wäre das nichtmal einer Berliner Eckkneipe würdig gewesen.
Zudem war die Bedienung zwar nett, aber völlig überfordert.

Nachts wurde der Schlaf durch Waschmaschinengeräusche gestört.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Ennigerloh, Germany
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“kein wellness!..”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2012
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  • Stayed March 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Schönes Shloss”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 February 2012
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Schlossplatz 1, 06493 Ballenstedt, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany
Price range (per night):* INR5,907 - 12,818

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