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Summary of reviewsBrennereihotel Sponsel, situated in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, offers a prime location for exploration and adventure. Nestled in a quaint town, it serves as an excellent starting point for hikes and trips to nearby cities like Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth. Despite its centrality, the hotel ensures a peaceful night's sleep with easy access by train and ample parking options. The surrounding idyllic scenery enhances its charm with beautiful theme rooms providing stunning views, making it a cozy retreat.
Guests rave about the hotel's breakfast, highlighting the quality and freshness of the offerings. With a buffet featuring regional and homemade items, including fresh bakery rolls, the breakfast is both delicious and varied. The emphasis on guest satisfaction is evident in the attention to special requests, such as offering different types of coffee and egg preparations on demand. The manageable yet substantial selection contributes to a satisfying start to the day.
The dining experience at Brennereihotel Sponsel is exceptional, showcasing superb Franconian cuisine with regional products, many sourced from the hotel's own production. The junior boss’s personal touch in the kitchen ensures creatively prepared meals, accommodating special requests. Guests can dine in the cozy beer garden or the associated restaurant, both offering a hearty German dining ambiance. The food, including highly praised homemade schnapps and desserts, receive high marks, making the restaurant a highlight for guests.
Rooms at Brennereihotel Sponsel are consistently described as large, modern and newly renovated, featuring tasteful decor with wooden accents. Guests appreciate the cleanliness and well-maintained condition, alongside comfortable beds and modern amenities in the bathrooms. Minor issues like the occasional smell of food or slow-draining showers do not significantly detract from the overall positive sentiment towards the accommodations.
Cleanliness is a standout feature with guests frequently noting the high standards maintained throughout the hotel. Both the rooms and common areas, including the restaurant, are impeccably clean, enhancing the overall appeal for visitors prioritizing hygiene.
The exceptional staff at Brennereihotel Sponsel significantly contribute to the positive guest experience. Visitors commend the team's friendliness, dedication and helpfulness, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere in all areas. The professionalism and attentiveness, from the reception to the dining service, reflect a high standard of hospitality. Additionally, the approachable senior management and chef add to the family-run business’s appeal, making Brennereihotel Sponsel a top choice for travelers seeking comfort, excellent service and genuine hospitality. Show more
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Family Friendly Hotel
Offers a family-friendly environment.
Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel is tagged as pet-friendly, making it a viable choice for dog owners.
Hotel with Parking
Guests can utilize the free private parking facilities. The hotel also provides accessible parking spaces, ensuring convenience for guests with mobility needs.
EV charging stations
Accessible Hotel
Located in Kirchehrenbach, this hotel is in a town listed as having barrier-free hosts, indicating the availability of accessible accommodations in the area.
Small Hotel
The hotel provides a cozy and intimate environment, blending the charm of a traditional distillery with comfortable accommodations. The unique setting and personalized service contribute to its appeal as a small, charming hotel.
3-Star Hotel
This hotel offers a unique experience with its distillery. It provides comfortable accommodations and a chance to sample local spirits, adding a special touch to your stay.
Hotel with EV Charging Stations
Business Hotel
Room Types
Standard King RoomThis double room has a soundproofing and private entrance.
Superior Queen RoomThe spacious double room features a private entrance, soundproof walls, as well as a private bathroom boasting a walk-in shower and a hairdryer. The double room has parquet floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a wardrobe, a sofa, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.
Guest Reviews
9.1
Excellent
Location
Brennereihotel Sponsel is located in the heart of Franconian Switzerland, making it a prime starting point for a variety of tours and activities. Nestled in the center of a quaint town, the hotel's convenient location offers easy access to hiking trails, such as those on the Walberla, as well as excursions to nearby cities including Nuremberg, Bamberg and Bayreuth. Despite its central position, guests can enjoy a quiet and peaceful night's sleep.
The hotel is directly on the main road, which provides straightforward access by train, ensuring travel ease. Parking is available around the hotel with options for both private spaces and street parking. The surrounding area is described as beautiful and idyllic, perfect for walking routes and exploring nature. Additionally, the hotel offers wonderful theme rooms with stunning views, making it a cozy and scenic retreat for visitors looking to immerse themselves in the charm of Franconian Switzerland.
Breakfast
Brennereihotel Sponsel's breakfast offerings have received high praise for their quality and freshness. Guests have highlighted the abundance and taste of the breakfast, often describing it as delicious and sufficient in terms of variety. The buffet, though not large, is full of regional and lovingly prepared items, including fresh rolls from the bakery. Many reviewers appreciated the emphasis on quality with regional and partly homemade products standing out. The breakfast experience is further elevated by the availability of different types of coffee and various egg preparations, including freshly made scrambled or boiled eggs on request.
While the selection is manageable and not overwhelming, it is noted to be absolutely sufficient and varied. The implementation of an order form system during the pandemic was well-received, ensuring that guests' needs were met seamlessly. Additional requests and preferences, such as oat milk for coffee, were readily accommodated, emphasizing the attention to guest satisfaction. Overall, the breakfast at Brennereihotel Sponsel is commended for its freshness, quality and regional touch, making it a pleasing start to the day for many guests.
Dinner
Brennereihotel Sponsel offers an exceptional dining experience that impresses guests with its superb Franconian cuisine, featuring a variety of regional products, many from the hotel’s own production. The junior boss personally cooks for the house guests, ensuring a menu that is not only creative but also prepared with fresh ingredients and accommodating of special requests. The dinner menu, though relatively small, is praised for its outstanding taste and fair pricing.
Guests can enjoy their meals in either the cozy beer garden, which offers a holiday-like ambiance or the associated restaurant, both of which provide a hearty and authentic German dining experience. The food and beer receive high marks with many highlighting the delicious spirits like homemade schnapps produced by the in-house distillery, which also offers tours and tastings.
The desserts come highly recommended, adding a perfect end to a delightful meal. Overall, the restaurant at Brennereihotel Sponsel is noted for its very good and tasty dishes, making it a top choice for those looking to explore and savor local Franconian flavors.
Rooms
At Brennereihotel Sponsel, the rooms are continuously praised for their size and modernity. Guests consistently describe the rooms as large, spacious and newly renovated. Many highlight the tasteful and high-quality furnishings with a mix of modern decor and wooden accents. Cleanliness is another common theme with guests noting that the rooms are impeccably clean and well-maintained. The bathrooms also receive positive remarks for their modern amenities and attractive design. In addition, the rooms are well-equipped with comfortable and excellent beds enhancing the overall stay experience. However, a few guests did mention some minor issues, such as the smell of food in the room and slow-draining shower water. Despite these small hiccups, the overall sentiment towards the rooms at Brennereihotel Sponsel remains highly favorable.
Cleanliness
Brennereihotel Sponsel has received consistent praise for its cleanliness from guests. The hotel offers beautifully clean rooms with multiple reviewers noting the high standards maintained throughout the premises. Visitors appreciated that not just the rooms but the entire hotel, including the restaurant, was kept very clean. The emphasis on hygiene is a recurring theme in guest feedback, making it an appealing choice for those prioritizing cleanliness during their stay.
Staff
Brennereihotel Sponsel is renowned for its exceptional staff, which consistently earns high praise from guests. Visitors frequently highlight the friendliness of the employees, describing them as young, dedicated, warm and extremely competent. The team's helpfulness and attentiveness stand out, facilitating a welcoming atmosphere from the reception to the dining areas. The service is consistently described as impeccable, friendly and top-notch, demonstrating a high level of professionalism across all interactions. Additionally, the senior management and the chef are noted for their approachability and genuine engagement with guests. Brennereihotel Sponsel is recognized not just as a place to stay, but as a family-run business where sincere hospitality and a friendly atmosphere prevail, making it a highly recommended destination for travelers seeking comfort and excellent service.
No, Brennereihotel Sponsel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Brennereihotel Sponsel.
Yes, Brennereihotel Sponsel welcomes dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Brennereihotel Sponsel.