“OK place but nothing wow”

The spa and the pool

“Good hotel 🤝🏽”

Spa, breakfast and dinner

“Wonderful for a relaxing break.”

Great location, excellent views of river and valley, really good food, kind friendly staff, inclusive atmosphere, clean, high standards of service and comfort.

We stayed here with my husband to celebrate his birthday. The photos online look much better than the hotel in reality. The hotel is clean, and the retro-style interior is quite charming. The absolute highlight was the pianist playing on Friday evening – we really enjoyed his performance! The “aqua center” is simply one pool in the basement plus a Finnish sauna and a steam room – and that’s it. Breakfast was buffet-style with a good selection, but overall the photos are much nicer than the reality.

“A bargain stay in a beautiful location.”

Great half board deal plus use of pool and sauna. Breakfast and dinner buffet included. Robes and pool towels provided. Amazing location with view of the Elbe and easy access to bastei rocks and walking routes.

“Great location”

We had a spacious appartment, and could relax in swimming pool and wellness. Nice trip with the ferry to reach the hotel, and perfect starting point for a hike, walk or run along the river or into the hills (to Basteibrücke).

“Hotel with beautiful river view”

Very good location, some rooms and restaurant terrace with beautiful river view. Delicious, hearty 2 meals included in the room price. Pool, AC and great service. Free ferry ticket received at the reception on arrival.

“Super hotel for the visit of Bastei”

Great hotel is very cozy, just at the start of all tracking routes. The room is spacey, the beds are really comfortable. The swimming pool is quite big and clean. The staff is very friendly, we have arrived later than expected and were late for dinner, so they have saved the dinner for us and serve it in the room! The food is great both for breakfast and for dinner.

“Pleasant stay with great service and location”

1. The hotel is in a fantastic location - a beautiful neighborhood not far from the Saxon Switzerland National Park, with easy access to public transport. 2. A lovely extra was the free ferry tickets for crossing the Elbe, which were handed out right at the hotel. 3. The room was clean, and everything we needed was provided. 4. The mattresses were very comfortable - we slept really well. 5. The staff was very attentive and spoke German, English, and Ukrainian, which made communication easy. 6. Both dinner and breakfast were delicious, with a nice variety of dishes. Despite a few downsides, the overall experience was pleasant. I would happily come back, though next time I’d choose a room with a view of the Elbe.

“Great Hotel Ideally situated for Malerweg Hikers”

My son and I were completing the Malerweg and decided to finish Day 7 at Stadt Wehlen (Completing stage 7 and part of stage 8). Kurort Rathen is a short train ride from Stadt Wehlen (Free if you have the Gastkarte), and then a ferry ride across the Rhine. We arrived late in the evening (after the restaurant had closed) and as we were booked for half-board, the staff had provided two lovely salads which were waiting for us in our room. We received a very warm welcome when we eventually arrived. The room was clean and comfortable. I really liked the swimming pool, and great breakfast. If I had known how good the hotel was I would have extended Day 1 on the outward trek and stayed here (Just a short distance off route), and then returned on Day 7. Lovely hotel, thoroughly recommended.

Location was great. Food was very good. Staff were nice.

“We had a relaxing few days here. Great walks, lovely views and delicious food.”

Stunning location right on the river. Comfortable room, lovely views and great breakfast.

“Great hiking/trekking resort”

The whole place is EXCEPTIONALLY clean. It is located directly on shores of Elbe and is beautiful and very quiet. From whichever room, the view is beautiful. Our room was rather small, but with the big comfy bed (and additional one). The bathrooms were spotless and spatious enough. The water was very warm. Breakfast and dinner are fabulous and plentiful (dinner is not ''a' la carte'', but rather meal of the day, nevertheless, very nice and tasty). We came in winter, so we very much appreciated how warm it is in the hotel. The Saunas/Spa and the swimming pool are fantastic, warm and relaxing. The staff is very friendly and helpfull. The whole nature area is beautiful and the location is great (in 2 minutes, one is already hiking and trekking). Stay also includes free ferry ride and discount on the parking. WiFi is very good.

It is a very nice hotel with great staff. The location is right at the river bank, close to the walking trails. The food is very good with a variety of meat dishes, side dishes and salads. Home-made bread and jams for breakfast are amazingly delicious! We would definitely stay there again

Location BUT Swimming pool ok but short opening hours

“I have been to many Hotels around the world, Hotel Elbschlösschen Rathen is one of my favourite.”

The decor of the entire hotel was well thought out which made it a very relaxing ambience. The buffet meals provided a good selection of choices and the AI Cat waiter was fun to watch at breakfast. The location is idyllic for those who like to get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life.

The hotel’s location is excellent. It’s a 5-minute walk to the entrance of the Bastei Bridge, and there’s a pedestrian street right behind the hotel. It’s also close to several hiking trail entrances. The hotel itself is quite nice. The bed is very comfortable, and while the room isn’t large, it is well-arranged, making it an ideal place for a short stay. Sauna is simple but enough.

“A great place to spend a weekend with family and friends.”

Breakfast buffet with a great choice of food and drinks. Everything was fresh, with a lot of vegetables. The breakfast and restaurant room with a nice tables and comfortable chairs. Amazing food served by the chef in the evening, with different choices every day. Rooms are spacy, we got a nice one on the fourth floor with a side view of the river. Spa and pretty big swimming pool however at certain times it was pretty busy. Hotel is located on the bank of Elbe river, accessible by the ferry. Best for trails in Saxon Switzerland National Park and only 30 minutes walk to famous Bastei and Basteibrücke Bridge.

“Excellent hotel for the relaxing weekend.”

Nice hotel, relaxing atmosphere, tasty food. Excellent location. Comfortable welness area.

Great room, especially the bathroom. Like the pool too. Terrace with a view over the Elbe is of course a big plus. Staff were great, although there are a few (guys) that really need to take a bit more initiative spontaneously.