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Amalienbadstrasse 16, 76227 Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
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Der Blaue Reiter
Ranked #3 of 57 hotels in Karlsruhe
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
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Milan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Perfect stay!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012

Great design (no extravaganzas, but choises of good taste) hotel in the city quarter of Durlach (Karlsruhe), with extremely comfortable rooms (perfect pillows and floor heating in the bathroom, which was perfectly clean).
A little bit "old fashioned" is the room's internet connection, provided through cable (didn't test it).
Very good cuisine: German dishes, but with an excellent taste, to be appreciated from picky foreigners too.
I visited the hotel on a business trip (conference room was very well equipped), so I can't leave a comment about the room's price; but if the 88€ price per night for a single room (incl. breackfast) that I saw on the hotel's website is confirmed, than it's surely worthed.
Parking could be difficult and along the hotel street I saw some open air garbage.
The rest of the quarter though is historical and well maintained, about 5km far from the city center (to be reached with public transport).
With a 10 minute walk it's worthed to reach the "Mediterranee" restaurant.

  • Stayed January 2012
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Prague, Czech Republic
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Super little hotel.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

We have stayed here on quite a few occasions en route travelling from Prague to our home in France. Car parking was an issue the first time we stayed there but now every time we book they automatically reserve a space for us under the hotel. Rooms are excellent. Spacious and comfortable with good facilities. Good location and easy to find. The Italian restaurant just down the road is excellent and the hotel breakfast are also excellent with a great variety of freshly cooked food, beautifully presented.

  • Stayed December 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sheffield, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“always good”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011

I've stayed here a few times on business and always enjoyed it. The rooms are nice and clean and the brewpub has delicious beer and food.

The internet connection (included in the room rate) is good too, but bring a network cable (not wireless).

Stayed September 2010, travelled on business
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Springfield, IL
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Great hotel, great location... modern and clean”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011

We loved the location... a short walk up to the old castle, and a short drive to the hub bub of downtown Karlsruhe. The best of both worlds. The rooms were immaculate, and the breakfast was very good.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Australia and UK
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
98 helpful votes 98 helpful votes
“An ok hotel, fine for a short stay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2011
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I stayed here for one night with my wife and our 2yo child. We were travelling through from the UK to Switzerland. We chose it mainly because of the parking... and guess what? When we arrived they told us that the parking place we had booked was actually not available. I was invited to use instead some public car park a few minutes away. After some complaining they did dig up a parking spot for me after all. But not a good start, but the rest of the stay was mainly fine. The room was a good sized room, clean and airy. Mini bar selection was ok. Internet was only through a cable in the room, but it didn't work for me. I couldn't find a room service menu, and I suppose there was none. The bed was not very big for two people but we slept ok. Staff were friendly and professional. Breakfast was very good, fresh and with a good selection (the price of EUR7 per person was also excellent). My suggestion to anyone considering this hotel: (1) check the size of the bed carefully with the hotel before booking, (2) if you need parking, check to make sure they actually have a spot for you, (3) check that internet access actually works. Other than that, all good! :)

  • Stayed May 2011, travelled with family
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Marcus Fränkle, Inhaber at Der Blaue Reiter, responded to this review
9 May 2011
Dear "Therooster".
Thank you so much for your fair comment! We really welcome your suggestions!
We were very unhappy to hear you did not get your reserved parking lot and ask you kindly to accept our excuse. We left a note in your profile and a parking lot will be reserved automaticly any time you come back to Hotel Der Blaue Reiter! Again we are sorry you did not find the roomservice menu - it can be found in the last pages of the hotel's directory. We always like our guests not to hesitate to ask for any wishes or questions - reception is permanetly occupied. We might have solved the troubles you had with your computer as well. We are sure we will find the perfect bed for your perfect stay as our hotel features many different types and sizes of beds.
With best regards
The Management
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Amalienbadstrasse 16, 76227 Karlsruhe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
Price range (per night):* INR6,281 - 12,061

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