Romantik Hotel Schloss Rheinfels

Rhine Valley


Part of the Burg Rheinfels castle complex is occupied by a romantic hotel with 64 rooms and suites that range in size from tiny to palatial. All have antique-style furnishings; pricier rooms come with a river view. The hotel has three restaurants: one rustic, one semiformal and one gourmet. Cots and babysitting services can be arranged. Breakfast costs €18.

For longer stays, it has five apartments (per week from €1295) sleeping up to four, with private terraces overlooking the river.


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