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Hotel Sonne

Name: Hotel Sonne
Address: Pforzheimerstrasse 21, Ettlingen, 76275, Ettlingen, DE

8.3/ 10Recommended

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📍Pforzheimerstrasse 21, Ettlingen, 76275 · Ettlingen ↗

Smoke-free propertyFront desk (limited hours)Free self parkingWheelchair accessible

Review

Guest scores & sentiment

From 75 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-20

Guests praise the central location, friendly staff, and excellent breakfast. Common complaints include lack of effective AC, soft mattresses, bathroom privacy issues, tight parking, and dated facilities.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.6

Service9.5

Rooms9.2

Cleanliness9.2

Facilities9.0

Wi-Fi8.9

Value8.6

＋ PraisedFriendly staff · Excellent breakfast · Elegant facilities · Good location & parking

－ ComplaintsMattress too soft · Street noise · Room size discrepancy · Missing amenities/tech issues

KEYIdeal for travelers valuing convenience and dining. Confirm mattress firmness and AC performance in summer. Drivers should allow time for tight parking.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the hotel conveniently located? What attractions are nearby?＋

It is excellently located, just a 1-minute walk to Central-North Black Forest Nature Park and 6 minutes to Ettlingen Palace. Highly rated for its convenience.

diningHow is the breakfast? Is it provided?＋

The breakfast is abundant and delicious, highly praised by guests across all segments as a major pro of the hotel.

serviceWhat is the staff attitude like?＋

Staff are friendly and professional, with a service dimension score of 9.5. Guests appreciate their helpfulness despite limited front desk hours.

coupleIs this hotel suitable for couples?＋

Highly suitable. Couples praise the beautiful decor, spa/sauna facilities, and prime city center location, creating a romantic atmosphere.

businessIs it good for business travel? Is the Wi-Fi reliable?＋

Yes, it offers free Wi-Fi (score 8.9). Solo travelers appreciate the location, though some rooms may lack desks or mirrors.

roomAre the rooms well-equipped? Is there air conditioning?＋

Rooms have showers and free WiFi, but note that some lack effective AC, have soft mattresses, or poor bathroom privacy.

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Hotel Sonne

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