Hotel und Restaurant Die Reichsstadt Gengenbach

We really loved everything about our stay in Gengenbach at Die Reichsstadt. The service was great, we enjoyed everyone we spoke with and they always had suggestions or were offering to help or get us something we may need. The included breakfast was my favorite, such a lovely selection and everything was so fresh. My biggest complaint was that they didn't open breakfast until 8 since I am an early birdie. We had dinner one night at the fine dining and it was very good. In fact the meal my husband had was probably his favorite of the trip. We also tried out the sister restaurant, Cocotte and it was a bit more laid back and the food was delicious. The town was very walkable and close to the train. I would definitely recommend this hotel to other visiting the area.

What a wonderful hotel in a perfect location. This family owned hotel really takes pride in service and attention to detail. They were extremely accommodating and welcoming. We ate dinner at both the hotel’s restaurant, and the sister location next door. The hotel’s restaurant and breakfast buffet were absolutely amazing and delicious. We had one of our best meals from Germany here. Thank you to the entire team for making our stay so special.

One of the best stays we have ever enjoyed! The service here is absolutely top class. The breakfast buffet was a dream including the lovely garden to enjoy it in. Highly recommend.

Perfect place for a romantic or business getaway, the staff and owners are so kind, polite and always willing to help. The location is in the village center surrounded by the black forest, dinning provides some great food with refreshing drinks, pool and spa for that extra relaxation. 2 restaurants, the rooms and hotel has a unique design that fits perfectly to the travelers needs.

Amazing hotel, oh my goodness!!! We stayed here for one night as a part of an inn to inn hiking tour through the Black Forest. The staff were so sweet and welcoming and had already put our suitcases in our rooms. They encouraged us to enjoy dinner at Cocotte next door and explore town. My husband was really impressed with the pool and hot tub and the scenery above Gengenbach rooftops was stunning and so modern meets Black Forest. Breakfast was also amazing! I’m vegetarian and lived the antipasti options. The staff showed us all the things on the buffet and we ate in the outdoor terrace. They also brought out eggs to order and were so lovely. Such a great hotel!!!

Fabulous independently owned hotel in a beautiful German market town. They have got every detail right and the food is delicious 😊

I’d give this a 0 star if I could. Rudest of managers who told me something was wrong in my head when I complained that the 4 course meal included in the pamper package with room/Verwöhnpension is not at the hotel restaurant but their other owned restaurant which is in another building and has a way scaled down dinner menu which a) is completely overpriced for what it is(basic/rustic and nothing like the menus shown for the hotel restaurant) and b) contained 2 dishes that had the exact same vegetables as sides which you sense are just repurposed from other menu items. When asking the waitress it appears if you attend on a Monday the 4 course menu is at this sister restaurant and never in the hotel restaurant itself. We also had to ask to get our welcome drink and never got our afternoon/Nachmittagsjause or before bed snack/Betthupferl. Lastly, it was not mentioned neither at booking stage nor when I emailed to confirm that they would charge €20!!! for providing a baby cot!!! I was only informed about the charge for overnight parking which we happily accepted. I can’t fault the rest of the staff at the hotel & brasserie (they were all very nice!), breakfast was really tasty and amazing selection of all you could possibly want, the spa is also good, although any more than 4 people in there feels a bit cramped, the rooms are comfy and it’s in a lovely location. UPDATE following on from the response from the hotel: The reply here speaks volumes, accepting no responsibility or demonstrating manners to your guests - it was Frau Lennart who was so rude to me at reception as I made a note of the name from another staff member later that evening. For future guests there is no clear explanation when booking as to which restaurant the 4 course meal is at so don’t be so foolish (ha!) to assume it would be the one listed for their hotel otherwise the staff may simply state your lack of understanding as the problem.

We had an incredible time staying here. The family who runs it welcome you like family. Our meals in the garden were beautiful - truly some of the best food we have had since living in Germany. Breakfast was gorgeous, and they provided us with bikes to explore the valley. The town is a hidden treasure, great jumping off point for hiking, biking, and wine exploring. Highly recommend.