Good to know
Everything important for your stay on the Rhine.
Here we answer the questions our guests ask most often. If something is missing, write to us or give us a call, we are happy to help.
- Your room is ready from 3 pm; on the day of departure we kindly ask for the keys by 11 am.
- If you arrive late, please let us know in advance. You can reach us by phone whenever you need us.
- Here early? Early check-in from 12 noon is possible for a surcharge, subject to availability. You can leave your luggage with us at any time.
- Please arrange a later check-out with us in advance.
- No online check-in is needed. Simply arrive.
- All routes to us, ferry times and current closures are on Directions & contact.
- You get the best price by booking directly on our website.
- Our prices vary with the season and the day of the week. Midweek stays and stays of four nights or more are better value.
- With the flexible rate you can cancel free of charge up to 2 days before arrival, 3 pm.
- You pay on arrival, in cash or by card. No deposit is required for regular bookings.
- The Rüdesheim visitor's tax is €2.50 per adult guest and night. Business travellers are exempt with proof.
- Separate terms apply to groups of 5 rooms or more. Details are in our terms and conditions (in German).
- Breakfast, Wi-Fi and parking are included in the room rate.
- The main house has a lift. The guest house has no lift; its rooms are reached by the stairs.
- Whether a room has a shower or a bathtub is shown on each room's page.
- The Deluxe Double Room and the suites have a capsule coffee machine, all other rooms a kettle and tea.
- Our rooms have no air conditioning.
- For short stays we do not change the bed linen automatically, for the sake of the environment. Just let us know if you would like it changed.
- The whole house is non-smoking. Smoking is permitted on the terrace and the balconies.
- Quiet hours are from 10 pm to 7 am, so that everyone on the Rhine sleeps well.
- The breakfast buffet is served daily from 8 to 10 am, with a view of the passing boats.
- Restaurant and terrace open Tuesday to Sunday from 2 pm, the evening menu is served from 6 to 9 pm. Monday is our day off.
- We do not offer half board. You can reserve a table on Restaurant & Terrace.
- Our wine comes from the Weingut Karl Schön next door, also to take home: Wines & prices.
- You are welcome to take your own drinks to your room.
- Children up to 2 years stay free of charge in their parents' room.
- Children aged 3 to 11: €30 per night, breakfast included. From 12 years the adult rate applies.
- For the little ones we can set up a tent with a comfortable mattress, €30 per night. This is possible in the Large Double Room, the Deluxe Double Room, the suites and the Family Room.
- A third adult in the room costs €35 per night, breakfast included.
- The Family Room offers plenty of space for everyone. The restaurant has a children's menu and high chairs.
- Quiet, well-behaved dogs are warmly welcome, €15 per dog and night, treats included.
- Please mention your dog when booking. Not every room is suitable; which ones are is explained on Quiet dogs welcome.
- Parking is free and needs no reservation: around ten spaces right at the house, and on busy days more in the car park about 150 m upstream.
- Bicycles are kept under cover and locked, motorbikes park right in front of the house.
- We do not rent out bicycles. You can hire bikes and e-bikes in Rüdesheim.
- In November we refresh the rooms. From 26 November we are back for you for the Advent weekends.
- We are here for you over Christmas and New Year's Eve, with music, the evening menu and a small firework by the river.
- After that the house rests until shortly before Easter. We are happy to give you the exact dates on request.
Our house is historic, and not every route is step-free. What is possible is explained on Accessibility. Please talk to us before booking, and we will find the right room together.
Still have a question?
Call us on +49 176 83510202 or write to [email protected].
Book direct: best price and free cancellation up to 2 days before arrival.