Located close to Ettlingen Palace, Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Indulge in aromatherapy, a body wrap, and a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner along with a Michelin star rated meal and German cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. In addition to a coffee shop/cafe and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Located in Ettlingen, Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa is in the city center and next to a golf course. ZKM and Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) are cultural highlights and Karlsruhe Zoo is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre. Practice your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as mountain biking and hiking/biking trails in the area. Visit our Ettlingen travel guide
76275, BW, Ettlingen, Rheinstrasse 1
What's nearby
Ettlingen Palace
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Albgaubad Outdoor Pool
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Buhlsche Mühle
17 min walk - 1.4 km
Karlsruhe Zoo
9 min drive - 11.1 km
ZKM
9 min drive - 11.4 km
Getting around
Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn
7 min walk
Ettlingen West Station
18 min walk
Karlsruhe Baden-Baden (FKB-Baden Airpark)
38 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's
18 min walk
Eiscafé und Conditorei Tiziano
3 min walk
Watts Brasserie
14 min walk
Vogel Hausbräu Ettlingen
2 min walk
Dönerfabrik Ettlingen
4 min drive
About this property
Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa
Luxury boutique hotel near Ettlingen Palace
Located close to Karlsruhe Zoo and ZKM, Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa provides an adjacent golf course, a terrace, and shopping on site. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, a body wrap, or a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner along with a Michelin star rated meal and German cuisine at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
An indoor pool along with sun loungers
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and self parking (surcharge)
A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), an electric car charging station, and a 24-hour front desk
Concierge services, a gift shop, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All 118 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More amenities include:
Hypo-allergenic bedding and down comforters
Bathrooms with hair dryers and shampoo
TVs with satellite channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and children's slippers
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa?
As of Oct 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa on Nov 6, 2026 start from ¥29,339, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
How much is parking?
Self parking is available for EUR 18 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa?
Check-out is at 11:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of EUR 350 per vehicle applies.
Where is Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa located?
Located in the heart of Ettlingen, this luxury hotel is steps from Ettlingen Palace, and within 6 mi (10 km) of ZKM and Karlsruhe Zoo. Karlsruhe Trade Fair Centre and Karlsruhe Theater (Badisches Staatstheater) are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ettlingen Stadt S-Bahn is 7 minutes by foot and Ettlingen West Station is 18 minutes.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Hotel Erbprinz - Gourmet & Spa Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The staff were very competent and friendly. The pool and spa facilities were superb. The breakfast was extremely varied and well stocked with hot food where applicable. The bed was comfortable and the shower had a good amount of pressure and was easy to adjust temperature.
Old world charm with beautiful modern rooms. Attentive staff and small personal touches. A delicious breakfast buffet and afternoon tea. The pool and spa area is very peaceful retreat. Look forward to staying at the ErbPrinz.
Great location, beside S station (s1and s11 from Karlsruhe). A block from old town, restaurants and shops.
Friendly and helpful staff. Pleasant room.
Did not use SpA facilities
Luxury pure. This hotel is very clean and everyone so friendly. The breakfast was amazing. The pool and spa area was wonderful. You can relax and enjoy yourself. It’s close to the city and the tram. I can only recommend this hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Henry
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Amenities
Very nice old place. The food was excellent with a good breakfast buffet. The staff was professional and helpful. Parking is available but we came by train. The stop is about 100 meters from the hotel. The restaurant food is expensive but worth it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nicolae
Oct 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like: SPA is amazing, big-ish pool with integrated jacuzzi, lots of beds, bar, free fruits, water and tea; nice saunas, clean 10/10, towels, chairs, beds. Massages are mediocre, don't expect anything wow. Restaurant is amazing, food is 8/10, service is impeccable, expect high end prices. Breakfast is probably one of the best in DE, cant complain, maybe add more vegetables and some more lactose free stuff, the made on spot omelettes are almost perfect. Bar is nice, smoking area, cigars shop, nice cocktails, expect high end prices here as well.
DON’T like: Rooms??? All of them… except maybe the high end ones - the suit style which are spacious, clean of course, big bathrooms. Tbh big and clean bathrooms have even smallest rooms. Pillows are terrible, just change them for Christ sake, they feel like a piece of cloth with nothing inside, feels like having nothing under your head. Mattress are almost as terrible but are manageable for 1-2 nights. Beds well depends on the room, the single business whatever rooms feels like you are staying in a hostel, student dorm rooms, smallest bed ever.
If you want to eat dinner at the hotel you have to make reservations way ahead of time. Being a hotel guest doesn't necessarily give you access to the restaurant, had to go elsewhere each night. Staff is not friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good
Nicolae
Feb 20, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is my go-to hotel when I am in Karlsruhe for business. The location works well, the restaurant is good, and the cigar bar is a nice touch. The staff is generally friendly and professional.
The spa area is one of the highlights: spacious, clean, with a nice bar, a solid pool, and especially excellent saunas. That part of the hotel feels well maintained and thoughtfully designed.
However, the rooms are a completely different story.
Some of the single rooms feel extremely outdated, almost like a small guesthouse from decades ago. The design, furniture, and overall atmosphere do not match the standard suggested by the common areas. Even the suites, while better, are still clearly dated.
It honestly feels like two separate worlds: modern public spaces and spa versus rooms that have not kept up with the same standard.
If you book here, pay close attention to the room category. The difference is significant. And if you expect a more modern or premium room, be prepared for rates above €200 per night.
Overall, a good business hotel with strong facilities, but the room quality is inconsistent and does not fully align with the rest of the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Nina
Oct 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Schönes Hotel, aber Service war leider nicht ausreichend. Ich verstehe nicht, wie es ein 5S Hotel sein kann. 4 Sterne wären realistisch.
Leider nicht so doll. Auch wenn das Hotel bemüht war, zu kompensieren. Klimaanlage im Zimmer funktionierte nur als Umluft, Fenster zum Innenhof gab den Lärm zum Wärmetauscher, der die ganze Nacht lief.. Auch kann man im Zimmer die Lüftung nicht ausschalten und der Lüfter im Bad läuft auch permanent durch. Da fragt man sich schon, welche Leute sowas planen und installieren, auch dass ein Hotel so ein Zimmer benutzt und verkauft. Ich konnte dann in der Nacht das Zimmer wechseln, aber dann haben leider die Damen vom Service laut palavernd um 8 Uhr mich geweckt….
Schwimmbad ist vorhanden, aber leider schon um 21:30 Uhr geschlossen. Gut, ich kam dann gerade erst an aber bei so einem Wetter, wäre so eine Abkühlung schön gewesen. Hier könnte man flexibler sein.