The romantic city of Heidelberg is Germany's oldest seat of learning and the picturesque 530 year-old Die Hirschgasse is its oldest building! Through the ages, the hotel has attracted many tourists including Mark Twain who referred to it in "A Tramp Abroad" and Count Bismark who carved his name into a 200 year-old table in 'Mensurstube', the hotel's historic restaurant named after the student duelling associations. ,The enchanting guest suites come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes, all elegance and comfort, with luxury showcase bathrooms. There is variety, too,in the dining: a choice of hearty regional German dishes or fine gastronomic French cuisine served in the renowned candlelit 'Le Gourmet' restaurant. ,Memories will include the wonderful setting, everywhere is walkable: woods of the Holy Mountain, Philosopher's Walk with its fabulous views, the Neckar's riverbank or the old city and its castle across the picturesque bridge.
Services
Year built: 1472 Year remodelled: 1992 Number of floors: 2 Number of lifts/elevators: 1 Number of suites: 20 Number of rooms accessible for wheelchairs: 5 Conference capacity: 85 Free parking Room service (06:30 - 23.00) Family rooms: salon suites with 2 bedrooms Pets allowed (Euro 20 per day)
Location
Close to Frankfurt airport 40 minutes by car, distance 84 km.
Transportation
International Airport: Frankfurt 84 km / 52 miles south / Taxi Euro 95,Local Airport: Mannheim,Train station: Heidelberg,Bus or Coach: No 34 Stop Hirschgasse,Motorway: A656,Pick up service: Euro 25,Helipad: Mannheim airport
Room Description
Junior Suites - Provide space for one bed, cable TV, mini bar, telephone and safe. Each suite is decorated in Laura Ashley style. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath tub or shower. Suites - Provide space for two people (some with four-poster beds), cable TV, mini bar, telephone and safe. Each suite is decorated in Laura Ashley style. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath tub and additional integrated shower. Salon Suites - Provide space for up to three people, cable TV, mini bar, telephone and safe. Each suite is decorated in Laura Ashley style. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath tub and additional integrated shower and separate toilet. Two-bedrooms Salon Suites - These suites have an additional bedroom with their own bathroom for single occupancy. The two bedrooms are separated by a salon and a living area. Three rooms can easily accommodate three adults. There is also the possibility to put up a baby cot in the salon.
Room Features
- 220 DC
- Adapter plugs available
- Bathrobe
- Bathroom amenities
- Colour TV
- CD player
- Hairdryer
- Mini bar
- Shaving / Beauty mirror
- Two-wash basins (twin/double rooms)
Restaurants
The Mensurstube - This is an historic room wood panelled all over, with intricate carvings and little student prince Museum featuring the bygone times of the fencing Heidelberg student corporations. From the ceiling swords hang to remind on the great tradition as Germanys oldest Student duelling hall. Lots of pictures, hats, mugs, pipes and books set the stage for a seldom opportunity to sample authentic regional dishes. Historic recipes for dumplings, knuckle of veal, or filled oxtail and other traditional dishes are prepared by our master chef. Sit at over 200 year old tables in which Count Bismarck has carved his name into. We serve Radeberger Pilsener from the tap. There is no dress code. A little museum one can dine in and does not have to be quiet. If weather permits, we serve also on the rose terrace.Le Gourmet - Award winning gourmet restaurant. The only restaurant in town with a chefs hat in the Varta guide and 15 points in the Gault Millau. Sandstone walls. Very elegant and warm ambience with Laura Ashley fabrics wall and ceiling coverings and Parquet floor serving sophisticated French-Mediterranean cuisine) Very attentive young and friendly service. Also here we don not require our guests to dress up, but appreciate a smart leisure outfit.
Leisure
- Driving range (nearby)
- Fishing - freshwater (nearby)
- Hairdresser (nearby)
- Horse racing (nearby)
- Horse riding (nearby)
- Ice skating (nearby)
- Indoor swimming pool (nearby)
- Jogging track (on-site)
- Mountain bikes (request)
- Outdoor swimming pool (nearby)
- Sailing (nearby)
- Snooker (nearby)
- Tennis courts (nearby)
- Water skiing (nearby)
- Windsurfing (nearby)
Landmarks
- Old Bridge, Heidelberg 0.8 km west
- Old City 1.3 km west
- Philosophers Walk - panoramic view 0.5 km west
- St. Michaels Monastery on Holy Mountain 2 km north
- House vineyard "Sunny side upon the bridge" 1 km east
- River Neckar 0.2 km south
- Heidelberg Castle 3 km south
- Boat trips River cruises, Pier 1.5 km south-west
- Schwetzingen / Palace gardens 11 km south-east
- Convention Centre "Stadthalle" 1.5 km south-west
- Funicular railway 2 km south-west
