Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen

The best location! Rooms are upstairs, and no elevator so bear that in mind. We pre arranged parking , which was accessible via the rear road entry. Best not to attempt to drive up to the entry. The exposed beams in the room was a real feature, we had a comfort room (14) quite large, sitting room, rear courtyard view. The included breakfast was great, scrambled eggs were top notch. And a generous selection of cheese, sliced meats etc.

This is the second time we have stayed at this hotel. It is well-located in the Altstadt, the staff is very helpful and friendly, the rooms are spacious, the beds are comfortable and the bathrooms are clean. The ambiance can't be beat. The building is old and really has a Bavarian flavor. The restaurant is also a great place to eat. No need to go to any of the tourist trap restaurants on the sidewalks throughout the city when you can eat in comfort right at the hotel. The food is great.

Restaurant only review: fantastic place for lunch/dinner in Rothenburg. Very friendly staff and wonderful food. We tried, amongo others, the schnitzel filled with cheese and was delicious. Their soups and creams are also great. We repeated here.

The Hotel-Gasthof Goldener Greifen in Rothenburg od der Tauber, Germany, is highly recommended. This is a beautiful old hotel just off the main square in the old town section of Rothenburg. Viewing the art and architecture inside this hotel is as interesting as in any other part of the town. The hotel’s staff are friendly. Everyone we met spoke English very well. Wear your hiking boots when you visit. There were a lot of steps to our third floor room. A. Lot. of steps. The beautiful decor and old woodwork made up for that. Our room was spacious. It easily slept four adults. The toilet was in a small room without an exhaust fan but with a window high up on a wall and difficult to reach. Plan the order of your visits accordingly. The separate bathroom area was large with a big walk-in shower. Be careful - the floor was very slick when wet! There is no air conditioning in the rooms, but opening the windows and turning on the oscillating fan gave us a great night's sleep on a warm July evening. It helped that it rained. The beds are super comfortable with firm mattresses. I do not remember if breakfast was complimentary or if we paid for it when we booked online. The food was good. Don't expect crisp American bacon! It was tasty, lower sodium, and quite wiggly. We checked out of our room in the morning, and the hotel staff allowed us to store our bags in a hidden room while we explored the town until it was time to catch our train. This is not related to the hotel, but if you're visiting the town, you're crazy if you don't go on the Night Watch Tour. It is fantastic, and well worth the 9 euro per person you'll spend for the English version. Ask at the front desk and they’ll tell you about it.

The location of this hotel is stunning - one step out and you're on the main square! The building itself is like a small museum be it exteriors or the interior, it's just perfectly beautiful 14th century house. There's also a cute 9 and 3/4 room on the second floor. The staff was amazing at everything. They were extremely friendly, helpful, polite and nice. Firstly, me and my sister arrived at the city way before the check in starts and just wanted to leave our stuff at the luggage room but the we were told that we can actually check in right now. Secondly, we didn't have a kettle in the room but were welcomed to ask for hot water at the restaurant (it is on the first floor and is absolutely wonderful) which we did several evenings in a row. The restaurant staff never failed to please us - we had two meals here only because there were some restaurants that I picked months ago so didn't have to have dinner everyday at the same place, but we totally could do so at the Goldener Greifen. The breakfast is included in the price of the room and we've enjoyed every bite and sip of it. Our room was big enough for two people. It was warm even when the heating was turned off and it's a great thing in February. The mattresses and pillows were great, I had good sleep for all 4 nights we were staying here and even my bad neck wasn't hurting.

Loved our family friendly room in this historic location. Even though we didn't have AC, the air flow was good with the windows open and the fan going. Breakfast was huge with a large assortment of eggs, bacon and bread. Our room included a table so kids could play cards games.

*Review for the restaurant only* Very traditional fare and located right in the middle of town. Had the brats with potatoes, was real yummy. The wife had spatzle with a roast and dark gravy… I also had some of that and it was great. Would recommend if you’re in town.

***This is a review of the restaurant only*** We're on vacation and wanted some traditional German fare before we left the city. This was one of the few locations open on a Monday. We started off with the potato soup, which was really good. Texture was a little mushy, which is fine, and the seasoning was pretty spot on. I had the weiner schnitzel, and my wife had the sausages. The sausages were seasoned perfectly and cooked with a great sear. The schnitzel was seasoned well, but the breading didn't have the desired consistency, nor did it want to stick to the pork. It was good, just not great. The fries were cooked very well, though. Service was really good considering how busy they were. I did see what the pork shoulder looked like, and if we were to go back, I'd probably get that over the schnitzel.

Went here for an early dinner a were seated outside in the courtyard which was pretty packed. Sadly we were seated next to the dirty, stagnant fountain that was not working. I'm not sure if they were just understaffed or strangely busy for the hour but it took us forever to just order drinks and then quite a bit longer to order food. So long that we almost decided to leave. However the food did come out quick and was quite good. Definitely could do without sitting next to the mosquito infested fountain but all in all it was good food.

We stayed in a large family room in the back of the place and my family loved it. We had five people (parents and kids ages 6,11,12). This was the favorite place on our trip according to the kids. The staff is friendly and the breakfast was great. This place is not fancy but they have large rooms, clean, good WiFi and convenient to town square. The house is historic and charming. My kids insist on this place getting 5 stars and I agree.

Loved this place. Only a few feet away from the town square. Good price. Big room for a family of 4. We had dinner downstairs that was really good (especially the wild boar goulash!!). There was a ton of food at the complimentary breakfast (see pics). Staff was very friendly. Convenient free parking too.

Stayed there July 16 and 17, 2014 This hotel is build originally as the Mayor's home, and is just 3 doors from the town square. Much of the hotel and furnishings are from the original home. We have stayed here before and were happy to return. Some of the rooms have been added and are very clean and nice, but not historic. Location is perfect, but can be hard to find the back gate to enter the parking and beer garden. All the staff are very friendly and efficient. They serve a great breakfast each morning, and the restaurant is open for dinner at competitive prices. Breakfast is included, parking included, and internet included with rental. Only thing some might not like is there are steps, and no elevator. Also no air conditioning, not often needed. Overall, we love the place, the people, the location, and would stay there again if the chance came. Many of the guests become like a big family during the meal times, and share their days experiences. Highly Recommend.