Der Postwirt

We stayed 3 nights here for a hiking weekend in the Altmühltal, and we were also here 2 years ago for one night. The hotel has been lovingly made, complete with rooftop sauna, traditional Bavarian-style breakfast and restaurant area, as well as a nice-looking gym which we didn't have time to try. However, I wouldn't say that this hotel is 4 star standard. For example, the internet was shaky, no telephone connection to the reception in the rooms, and the bottled water in the room cost 3.9EUR. Eggs at breakfast are to be paid extra which we thought was a bit petty. The breakfast options were also a little limited - we were especially disappointed at the lack of croissants. All the employees working at the hotel and the Oma Frieda's restaurant opposite were all super friendly and did a great job. The Bavarian Tapas served there was excellent. Unfortunately, we found the host family to be somewhat unprofessional. Our impression was that they very much love their family hotel but they dislike their guests. The samovar was lukewarm and attempts to turn it up to the correct temperature for English Breakfast tea was met with defensiveness from the Chefin. The family also has two huge dogs which they leave in the dining areas. They didn't bother us but some guests might not appreciate this. The "Juniorchefin" (the boss's small daughter) is an intelligent and curious individual, but I personally found her extensive staring throughout dinner and breakfast a little uncomfortable. The next morning, the "Seniorchefin" and the Juniorchefin were sitting together at breakfast whispering and laughing at me. I understand that I don't look local or I might seem a bit weird, but in the future it would be better if they could make their comments in private instead of in front of the guests. Overall I would say that it is a solid and lovingly made hotel with beautiful attached restaurants, but the hotel is more solid 3 star rather than 4 star, and the host family seemed defensive and disdainful of their guests.

Wij sliepen in dit hotel op doorreis vanaf de wintersport in Oostenrijk. Prima kamers, netjes, schoon, ruim en goede bedden. We zaten overigens in het nieuwe gedeelte. We aten un het restaurant. Eenvoudige kaart maar goed eten en vriendelijke bediening. Ook het ontbijt was uitstekend. Er was duidelijk aandacht aan besteed. Zeker een adres om naar terug te keren.