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Reviews of Hotel Sonne

Hotel Sonne
Hauptstrasse 28, Kirchzarten, BW

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 212 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
great place to stay.
Stayed here several times and the service is fantastic and the welcome really warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Sonne has a great service team. The staff is attentive and notice the little things, for example, that you like to eat breakfast outside or inside. The hotel and rooms themselves are a bit dated but still comfortable. The location is very nice for exploring the Schwarzwald, just 15 minutes from both Freiburg and Hinterzarten, and about an 8 minute walk to the train station in Kirchzarten. The hotel restaurant is delicious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jordan

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good luck finding parking but ok otherwise
Overall a pretty good hotel. We had a suite with a master bedroom and a living room area with a Murphy bed. Beds weren't too comfortable but they were ok. Hotel provided a crib for our baby and had it ready in the room when we arrived, which was nice. Hotel also had a play room with lots of toys and books for the kids. A good distraction! Breakfast was good but not a large selection. Biggest complaint is lack of parking. Parking is free in the area but impossible to find a free spot, even on holiday weekend when all of the shops were closed! Very frustrating having to drive back and forth between lots until a spot finally opens up. Shower design was also odd. Shower was very small and had no door or curtain. Water would get all over the floors no matter how careful we tried to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and convenient.
The beds are very firm, harder than I like. The town is very cute and parking was easy. I recommend it as a good stay if you are passing through, but probably not ideal for basing your visit to the Black Forest area.

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Location
Visiting family nearby, good location.

10/10 Excellent

Igor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice and comfort hotel, lacking an elevator
Very nice and comfort hotel with a great service from the stuff. Lacking an elevator making it challenging to if you come with some bags. The room was big and comfortable and stylishly decorated.

10/10 Excellent

Shankar, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black Forest Holiday
We stayed in this lovely hotel for over a week, to visit various places in the Black Forest area. It's located 10 mins walk from the train station which was very convenient to get to Freiburg (just 10 mins or so), and also to the other nearby attractions like Titisee (under 30 mins). There are also bus services to nearby Todtnau, so in all found the location to be very good. Good Breakfast was served with a good variety of bread and usual breakfast items. Lots of Tea options for Tea lovers. Though we stayed for over a week, we weren't bored with the food. We didn't have any other meal here as there were other options in Kirchzarten for dinner like Spritzenhaus Pub minutes away. The Hotel was well decorated, our room and common areas were always clean throughout our stay. The people were very friendly and helped whenever we needed. As the hotel provided KONUS Gastekarte, it reduced our local travel costs a great deal. WiFi worked well. The room is not air conditioned but then we only came back late in the evenings, so the breeze was enough to keep it cool. We'd definitely go back to this Hotel if we were visiting this region of Black Forest in a few years time!

10/10 Excellent

mal, w

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, comfortable and made feel very welcome
Excellent staff very friendly and helpful. Room good size and comfortable will definitely stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Mikal, Kristiansand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy hotel near Freiburg
We were very pleased with our stay at Hotel Sonne. Kirchzarten was a lovely place set in beautiful surroundings. Breakfast was great. Good service. Very cozy family-run hotel. The suite on the top floor was spacious and great for a big family like ours. Hope we get the chance to stay there another time.

10/10 Excellent

Tom S, Crawley, West Sussex, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel in a picturesque Black Forest villag.
Despite arriving very early after a long overnight drive from England the staff at this family owned hotel were extremely welcoming. I was offered breakfast after parking by which time my room our room was available. Everybody was friendly and polite and I would not hesitate in recommending The Sonne Hotel Kirchzarten to anybody looking for a comfortable stay in the Black Forest with easy access to walking trails, cycle trails and the train station. Thank you Sonne Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Elegant hotel with nice foods
We stayed for 3 nights, their assistance very good, the breakfast just be wonderful, of which my wife and I love very much. also clean room and polite service make us a nice staying experience. It is near Titisee, a very small but peacefully town, better for a leasuring. The free tickets provided by hotel make us travel around without any costs on the transportation

10/10 Excellent

Kristen, Sarasota

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Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!
This was one of our best experiences with a hotel and location. Andy and his father were more than nice and helpful. The staff were so nice and kind to us as well. The hotel entrance in right through the restaurant which is fantastic. Breakfast was awesome (buffet) and lunches and dinners were just as nice. Room had a view of the black forest which was nice. No elevator but the staff carry your luggage up (they won't let you do it!). Shower and toiletries were wonderful and we had three adults in our room yet their was so much space for us and our luggage. Dad is very tall and big, but the shower was perfect for him. Lots of storage too in entrance part of room. Beds were nice and warm. The town is wonderful to walk around in (shops and restaurants) and the Hotel is 7 minutes walk to train station. We got the train into Freiburg one day and Lake Titisee another day. We loved the hotel and town so much, we hope to go back one day and explore more of that whole area of Germany.

8/10 Good

Carolynne, Kyabram

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely village setting.
We had a lovely room with balcony facing the front of the hotel. This was light and airy and it was nice to sit out on the private balcony in the evening. The bed was not as comfortable as it could have been and pillows had no substance to them. Had to ask for extra, but were amiably supplied. Staff were very friendly and helpful. They even allowed us to use the sauna late in the evening and it was nice to sit out on the deck chairs in the private courtyard to relax afterwards. A very enjoyable stay and such a lovely village rather than staying in nearby Frieburg. The free rail passes were appreciated too. We went to nearby Badeparadies Schwarzwald, a huge water park with spas. Great for a rainy day and nice to get off the motorbike for a break.

8/10 Good

Graeme, Perth

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Quiet and quaint
Hotel room was lovely, modern yet tasteful. Had its own verandah we would have loved it had it not been 35 to 38 degrees when we were staying and no air con meant a very unpleasant night. Also the girl on reception spoke no English and did not give us a Konus card(free travel) so we were out of pocket (over 70€) as public transport fares are very expensive. The Manager did sort of apologise. I guess it was our fault not speaking German. No lift as well. Sounds like we had a bad experience but apart from the frustration of the travel card it was a lovely hotel.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Black Forest hotel
We enjoyed our stay in this traditional hotel. The room was comfortable, though hot because there was no air-con. Breakfast was included and had a good selection. The hotel is in a very pretty village, convenient for exploring the Black Forest area.

10/10 Excellent

bastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Rod, UK - Suffolk

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Hotel for the Black Forest
We had a very pleasant stay at the Sonne. The room was comfortable and well colour coordinated. Arriving early by car there was no problem checking in. Parking was in the nearby public car park. Our room was at the front of the hotel but not too noisy. The beds were comfortable and there was a seating area in the room with a table. There was a TV but only CNN in English. The en-suit shower room had excellent shower. Breakfast was good with plenty of choice.

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Northern Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely small hotel, well located
Hotel Sonne is a lovely, small, traditional hotel in an excellent location for a holiday in the southern Black Forest. We chose the hotel for a family holiday as we realised it would give us easy access to Freiburg (15 minutes by train), Europa-Park (40 minutes by car) and various outdoor activities at Titisee, Todtnau, etc. We were not disappointed! The hotel owner and staff were very friendly and helpful. Our room was comfortable and clean. The hotel has a varied menu and the food quality was excellent. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

M., Scottsdale, Arizona, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schwarzwald guesthouse atmosphere
With all the touches of an authentic Schwarzwald guesthouse, this is a very fine, well-run hotel in the center of Kirchzarten. The staff was most friendly and accommodating, our room with balcony was lovely, their restaurant menu was irresistible, and their breakfast buffet was a great start to the day!

8/10 Good

Karen, Coventry

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Traditional Gasthaus In Lovely Village
The hotel is a traditional German Gasthaus. We originally booked a small double with balcony which the manager suggested we upgrade as it was very small. The upgrade was to a beautiful, sunny large room which was worth every euro! Although without a balcony. As others have said the hotel is on a busy road which might be a problem in the summer when the windows would be open. We would book a room away from the road in future. The hotel restaurant is excellent and is very reasonably priced. A traditional continental breakfast was served with a good range of fruit, breads, meats, cheeses, muesli and scrambled or boiled egg. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The village has an excellent range fo cafes, restaurants and there are several small supermarkets and chemists nearby. It is also well placed for hiking and biking. We will definitely return!

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Avoid - too noisy, too small
Worst hotel we experienced during a one week stay in Germany. Staff were friendly and professional, but the room was tiny (could barely walk around the bed), and the noise from the street was so loud that it felt like sleeping outside. The bed also sloped slightly and the place was generally unattractive. Parking was next door, but inconvenient because of very small spaces and a crowded lot. There are much better places to stay in the Freiburg area.

8/10 Good

Marc, P.

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Hotel outside of Freiburg
Nice family apartment. Breakfast was outstanding.

10/10 Excellent

Ramon, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, boutique hotel
I would definitely rate this hotel highly. It is in a beautiful location at the foot of the Black Forest. The included transport card is a huge plus as it allows you to stroll up to Kirchartzen station and take a scenic journey in through the Black Forest. The rooms were a good size although in a slight need of a renovation. But that's being picky! Highly recommended and would definitely stay there again.

8/10 Good

Barbara, South Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very hospitable
Very nice staff and lovely restaurant with an excellent dinner and breakfast.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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Upstairs room no elevator. Also, didn't like the fact you had to lock & unlock your room with a key when you were inside your room.

10/10 Excellent

Al, Californian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Terrific Guest House Near Freiburg, Germany. Great
House originally built in 720 ! Nicely modernized. Truly non-smoking. Very good breakfast and excellent dinner. Though we had largely read the dinner menu the owner came and sat with us to explain menu. Not inexpensive, but a good value. Lake Titisee is nearby. Ten minute drive to Freiburg. Better WiFi coverage would be only requested improvement.

10/10 Excellent

Jane, Massachusetts

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well staffed family hotel in a charming little tow
Charming, family owned hotel in a charming little town..great location, close to the train station, stores, etc. Real old world charm

8/10 Good

Abby

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Charming hotel in a pretty village.
A bit out of the way but in a charming small village.

10/10 Excellent

Jimboatl, Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Delightful hotel, interesting rooms
Really enjoyed this hotel. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

10/10 Excellent

Eric and Frances, Ottawa, Canada

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excellent hotel for quiet nights
The hotel was lovely, the view from the balcony always interesting, the street noise minimal. Rather than pay more to stay in a hotel in noisier Freiburg we stayed in a nearby small town, Kirchzarten. Your hotel registration also gives you a free transit pass for bus, rail, and streetcar in the whole region, so you and your party can travel to other nearby towns and cities without using a car. Wonderful.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
very nice eating rooms - dinner and breakfast
Everything was fine, only the telephone bill was surprisingly high (for one call).

8/10 Good

Amy, Tulsa, OK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Small town Germany
We were traveling as a family of 4 with 2 grade school children and stayed at this hotel because we were unable to find a good option in Freiburg - we were booking late. It was a really pleasant surprise. The hotel is located in a very small town just about a 10-15 minute drive out of Freiburg - very picturesque. We had a rental car so the drive into Freiburg was not an issue. We had a very good dinner at the hotel restaurant and there is a local bakery/coffee shop with nice patio seating just across the street. The suite on the top floor has a kitchenette, loft for the kids and another separate bedroom. If you have a rental car, this is a great option.

10/10 Excellent

Traveller, New York, USA

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Highly recommended hotel in Freiburg area
Excellent stay, great free breakfast buffet, High level service, very convenient location to both Freiburg and Black forest, food store is just around the corner, ecellent bakery across the street, city and area information is right there, great restaurant in the hotel

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Birthday trip
Good location easy access to Freiburg and surrounding area.The rail ticket supplied by the hotel was fantastic and added greatly to the value. We picked one of the pink rooms just for fun, and it was.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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8/10 Good

Essejae2, USA

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Great staff!
What a quaint and charming hotel! Renovations being done outside but the inside is beautiful and the staff the friendliest I've found in all of Europe. There is a small spa attached which is nice. The manager was so accommodating. We don't speak German so he sat with my family and explained the entire menu in English. Every question and request was met with a smile. What a wonderful peaceful place to visit.

8/10 Good

Hans

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location to next destination
okay, happy with the service.

8/10 Good

Susan Baker

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hotel
Pretty hotel, good ambiance friendly staff but be aware of road noise. Free train tickets were an added bonus

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely location
Beautiful spot and very helpful staff. The food in the restaurant was great. Would visit again and happy to recommend it to anyone.

8/10 Good

RS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent location near Freiburg

8/10 Good

Christa F.

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Convenient for family visit
Pleasant and very convenient

10/10 Excellent

Gorgue, Buenos Aires, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable and clean, great location
Perfecty located in center of town, this hotel has great service, personnel was very helpful. The room was not spacious, but that was a minor problem. Mine had a balcony overlooking the street and was beautifuly appointed, super clean and they took care of every detail. Also has a free sauna on the premises. If I am ever again in the area, no doubt I will stay in this hotel.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gasthof Sonne
We initially stayed there because expedia and the hotel website said they were close to Feldberg for skiing. They were about 40 minutes away. The Sauna was a nice perk and breakfast was good.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Never again
I do not know how this hotel got 3 stars,the toilet and shower was the smallest I have ever seen!

6/10 Okay

Frank, Malta

Rather tired hotel room
We were a little disappointed in that the room we were given (to be fair we did book late and the hotel was quite full by that time) was rather tired and had a dank smell. In short we were not impressed although one has to keep in mind that we only spent the one night there.

6/10 Okay

John, Powhatan, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Kirchzarten hotel
room was very small, location was okay, with good access to Black Forest scenic route.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Ypsilanti, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
extremely friendly staff despite small language barrier
Very welcoming staff. It is a small hotel with a homey feel. I checked out and after roaming around the town a bit realized I had no place to go until my colleague returned with the rental car. I went back to them and they were more than happy to let me "hang out" in the restaurant area until I had a place to go. They even served me a beverage even though it was early in the day and the restaurant had not opened. I enjoyed my stay. They went above and beyond in making my stay pleasant.