Hotel Ritschlay

I travel primarily for business and try to stay at non-chain hotels. Although I rarely use all the ammenities that are available and didn't in this case either, I have to say that what I did experience was outstanding. I arrived late and the kitchen was already closed. The owner, Winfred, offered to warm up some homeade goulash soup which he served with bread and beer. This was wonderful after meetings and traveling all day. The following day I checked out and was heading to another meeting and found the battery had died in my rental car. Winfred assisted in trying to start the car and when we couldn't, he called the rental car agency on my behalf and waited while they fixed my car as I had to take a taxi to my meeting. When I returned the car was fixed and running so my battery was fully charged. Although I can't speak to all the ammenities that are available at this hotel, I have to assume that he treats all his guests in this manner and therefore highly recommend this hotel. The views across the valley are also quite picturesque.

We stayed for 4 nights in the hotel's "Four Seasons Apartments", some 200m from the main hotel. Clean and comfortable, with a walk out on to the lawn and a splendid view across the valley to Luxemburg. Proprieter is friendly and obliging, and speaks German, English, French and Spanish, and went the rounds in the dining room speaking to guests in their own language. Splendid breakfast with good variety. Better to eat dinner in rather than venture down the hill into the town, as it was very good value and comprised imaginative home cooking using locally sourced ingredients. Local Mosel wines by the carafe. Free parking and a good location for excursions into the Eifel National Park (e.g. Teufelsschlucht) and to towns and castles on the Luxemburg side (Echternach, Vianden, Bersdorf, Beaufort). There were sport, swimming and sauna facilities available, but we didn't make use of these.

From our arrival, we were made to feel very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner and staff of this delightful hotel - a real gem and a well-kept secret! As two gay men travelling together, initial reception is always a concern, but we were welcomed wholeheartedly and treated extremely well throughout our stay. Rooms were large, well equipped and all had superb views over the surrounding beautiful countryside. Breakfast was substantial, with choices to suit all tastes. We chose to have dinner at the hotel for most of our stay there: we would highly recommend doing this as the standard of meals there was superb. Unusually in Germany, we were offered vegetarian options using locally sourced ingredients to produce very tasty, very satisfying meals. These were also very reasonably priced. We were offered advice on the best places to go hiking, strolling, shopping and loaned maps to help find our way around. The Ritschlay at Bollendorf village is located in the beautiful Sud-Eifel region of Germany, on the Luxembourg border. We stayed at the ’Four Seasons’ (Vierjahreszeiten)rooms, located down the hill from the main hotel. It’s quite a steep but short climb up to the hotel for meals, but it helps to work up an appetite! Rooms were quiet, comfortable, well-maintained and very clean. Beds had very soft mattresses, which may not be great for anyone with back problems, but for most people these would be very comfortable. Would highly recommend both this excellent hotel and the beautiful area.

From our arrival, we were made to feel very welcome. Nothing was too much trouble for the owner and staff of this delightful hotel - a real gem and a well-kept secret! As two gay men travelling together, initial reception is always a concern, but we were welcomed wholeheartedly and treated extremely well throughout our stay. Rooms were large, well equipped and all had superb views over the surrounding beautiful countryside. Breakfast was substantial, with choices to suit all tastes. We chose to have dinner at the hotel for most of our stay there: we would highly recommend doing this as the standard of meals there was superb. Unusually in Germany, we were offered vegetarian options using locally sourced ingredients to produce very tasty, very satisfying meals. These were also very reasonably priced. We were offered advice on the best places to go hiking, strolling, shopping and loaned maps to help find our way around. The Ritschlay at Bollendorf village is located in the beautiful Sud-Eifel region of Germany, on the Luxembourg border. We stayed at the 'Four Seasons' (Vierjahreszeiten)rooms, located down the hill from the main hotel. It's quite a steep but short climb up to the hotel for meals, but it helps to work up an appetite! Rooms were quiet, comfortable, well-maintained and very clean. Beds had very soft mattresses, which may not be great for anyone with back problems, but for most people these would be very comfortable.

Great hotel, smart rooms and fantastic service. Advice from owner on to hop over border for cheap fuel (20 cents cheaper) and local sites, Devils Gorge, made ourone nights stay quite memorable and got our vaccation off to a flier!