Germany

Apparthotel Pension Ammertaler Hof- Altenau (2025)

This truly turned into one of the strangest places we have ever stayed. We always knew it was different, that’s why we booked it, I mean how many hotels can you specify your room being a boat and from the photos it all looks to be good however on our arrival it wasn’t exactly as we expected. Although the rooms are clean and have clearly been modernised the rest of the hotel is showing signs of age and under investment. We booked this hotel purely for the boat however we were then told they’d given this to someone else ( no prior warning) The restaurant area was closed and we were told if we wanted any breakfast to go to a nearby hotel, our evening meal consisted of a pizza delivery, however then we found that people were staying in the hotel, long term , and they made their own food etc, so more like a hostel/lodgings. This is a family run Hotel and sadly although both very pleasant they are clearly going through some personal issues between each other. To add to the strangeness of it all on the top floor of the hotel we found a climbing room with rock walls etc.

Pro’s – Quirky

Cons- No food and not really close to anywhere to get much. More of a Hostel than a hotel

Rating – 6/10

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B&B Hotel – Koblenz City (2025)

As with any B&B hotel we’ve found they aren’t flash but they are exactly what you need for a short nights stay while on your travels. Rooms were comfortable with a nice on-suite and they do a good breakfast. This particular didn’t have secure parking although the parking was sheltered from the weather and discreet so no one would know our bikes were there without going to look. Due to the weather we ended up ordering in takeaway rather than the 10 min walk into town as other than our bike jackets we had nothing with us to stop us getting soaked

Pro’s – Rooms, Cost

Cons – No restaurant

Rating – 8/10

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B&B Hotel – Konstanz (2024)

Great hotel for an overnight stop close to the lake, clean and comfortable we’ve stayed in various B&B hotels and they offer decent value for money, not as cheap as say the Formula1’s you find across France but the beauty of these is you get an on-suite as well as a decent breakfast. One down side with this particular hotel as there’s not really anywhere to eat nearby without a walk but the staff were super helpful and organised a pizza delivery so for us it wasn’t an issue.

Pro’s – Underground Carpark, Powerful shower , decent size room with comfy single beds

Cons – Nothing much within walking distance

Rating – 8/10

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Don’t Miss – Taking the ferry across the Lake for stunning views

Hotel Adler – Freudenstadt (2024)

Absolutely brilliant hotel , we arrived after a relatively short day in mileage but also some of the worst conditions we’d ever ridden in. The staff were very welcoming, the room is brilliant and big with a superb shower. There’s a lounge on the third floor for both non & smokers and here you can get beers and wine etc and its done on an honestly basis. There’s a private carpark although this is on a first come first serve basis and is not secured. Overall we really liked this Hotel and would have given it higher scores if the car park was secure and there was tea making facilities in the room.

Pro’s – Room size, Shower, Staff, Car park

Cons – tea making facilities in the room.

Rating – 9.5/10

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Hotel der Lennhof – Dortmund

Postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Ukraine

Part of the plan for 2022 Covid allowing review to follow

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Rating – TBC

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Hotel Villa Sorgenfrei – Dresden

Postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Ukraine

Part of the trip for 2022 covid permitting, we’re excited about this one as it looks beautiful. Review to follow

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Rating – TBC

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The Park Inn by Radisson – Berlin

Postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Ukraine

Another one we’re all really excited about for 2022, we’ve booked rooms with views across the city and having been to Berlin before this is a Hotel that dominates the skyline of Berlin. With so much to see and do there the crew have 2 nights and 1 full day to explore……….. roll on July 2022

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Rating – TBC

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Hotel Rahserhof – Viersen

Postponed due to the ongoing situation in the Ukraine

Review to follow

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Rating – TBC

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Hotel Am Tiller – Saarbruken (2019 & 2020)

This is a hotel we stayed at in 2019 and liked it so much we are using it again for our trip in 2020, this time staying for two nights. Modern and clean the staff were really helpful even when we turned up late into the evening. The food is good and the breakfast in particular is excellent. There’s a bar as well as other amenities including a pool, sauna. There is carparking and although not secure is under cover and not insight of the road so it felt safe to leave our bikes in. The hotel was easy to find and is well situated. We would rate this Hotel 9 out of 10 and is a great stop over hotel or place to use as a base to explore this area of Germany.

Pro’s – The artwork, staff are very friendly, clean and modern, like it so much we’ve stayed here twice using it as a stopover on the way back

Cons – Nothing

Rating – 9/10

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Don’t Miss – The beach Bar down by the river

Hotel Garni Reis – Treis-Karden (2014)

The team stopped here for a two night stop on their way to the Hartz mountains. Quiet and peaceful the guest house is set just a few metre’s away from the river. The hotel was fitted how to a high standard and was well maintained. The area and town appears lovely with a number of bars and restaurants to while away the hours lovely’ The breakfast is good with the dining room looking out across the road to the river that meanders through the valley. Close enough to head for Nuremberg and a few laps if you’re feeling brave it;s ideally sited to explore this brilliant area of Germany

Pro’s – location, secure parking

Cons – None

Rating – 9/10

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Sliders Guest House – Dollendorf (2014)

Sliders guest house was a great overnight stop for the crew while in Germany, run at the time by British owners who were bikers and who knew what a biker on tour is looking for, secure parking, hot shower, comfortable bed, some good food with a beer. A great place to stay we weren’t there long enough to see what the town was like or the surrounding area however impressions were good and this maybe a reason to go back and explore.

Pro’s – Secure parking, rooms well presented

Cons – Nothing really

Rating – 8.5/10

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Zum Goldenen Fasschen – Daun (2013)

South -East of Mulhouse sits the small town of Daun, Set in the beautiful German countryside approx 1hr’s ride from the Nürburgring is the Zum Goldenen Fasschen guest house . Ideally set up for bikers of any type and description. The area is fantastic for the smooth tarmac, sweeping bends that you come to expect when riding in Germany. The Guest House itself was comfortable and the staff very friendly ( as some of the crews headaches the next morning would verify) A great place to stay for an overnight or longer if you wanted to explore this area and it even has secure bike parking

Pro’s – Easy access to Nürburgring, secure parking, great roads

Cons – Mattress was stained

Rating – 8/10

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Don’t Miss – A trip to Nürburgring

Sacha’s Kachelofen – Obersdorf (2017)

Sat of the German/Austrian border high up in the Alps is the town of Obersdorf. This quite little town is ideal place to explore this region and the crew stayed at Sacha’s Kachelofen. This hotel was typical for the area with alot of wood used in the interior, the town itself was very quiet when we stayed there with only an Irish bar open after about 10pm. Highlight of the town is the cable car and the two massive ski jumps which are used in the major ski jumping events you’ll see on your TV on a Sunday night

Pro’s – Clean , friendly, good breakfast, beautiful views, cable car

Cons – The town was extremely quiet when we were there (granted it was a Sunday), weather when we stayed was poor which was in early July

Rating – 8/10

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Don’t Miss – A trip in the cable car

Hotel Pension Haus Roseneck – Hartz Mountains (2014)

We stayed here in June/July 2014 when it was owned by Greg and his wife (both English). It was a fantastic base to ride the biking roads of the Hartz mountains. Excellent area for a bike holiday with great roads, the only disappointment for us was the weather when we were there which was wet. This hotel/B&B was clean and comfortable and had secure bike parking. Since we stayed it has changed hands however it still receives strong reviews

Pro’s – when we stayed it was owned by a lovely English couple, Greg knows the area so well and will happily give you tours through the brilliant black Forrest area

Cons – The weather when we were there was very wet. Some of the roads aren’t for the faint hearted

Rating – 8 /10.

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Don’t Miss – A trip to the German WW2 camp – Dora