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BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH

★★★★·9.1/ 10Excellent
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📍Am Gabelbach 1 · Ilmenau ↗
📞+4936778600
Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM
Electric bicycle charging stationFitness facilities (surcharge)Health or beauty spa nearbySwimming poolFamily roomsLift / ElevatorAll 63 facilities +
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With a stay at BERG & SPA HOTEL GABELBACH in Ilmenau, you'll be steps from Thuringian Forest and Thuringian Forest Nature Park. This 4-star hotel is 6. 9 mi (11 km) from Wintersportverein Elbersberg and 10. 2 mi (16. 5 km) from Winterwelt Schmiedefeld. Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. This hotel also features complimentary wireless Internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at 'Ilmenau', a restaurant which specializes in local cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Stay in one of 76 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Satellite television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 350 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-08

Guests praise the serene forest location, abundant breakfast, and modern spa. Common complaints include outdated room features (carpets, bathrooms), lack of safes/minibars, limited weekend dining options, parking fees, and inconsistent service responsiveness.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0
Facilities8.8
Cleanliness8.8
Surroundings8.8
Service8.2
Value8.0
＋ PraisedQuiet location, great for hiking · Rich and fresh breakfast · Popular SPA and sauna facilities · Friendly staff
－ ComplaintsCarpet causes allergies · Poor soundproofing, disturbed by children · Inconsistent dinner quality · Pool water too cold

KEYIdeal for nature and spa seekers. Book dining in advance, expect mixed room conditions, and note parking fees.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationWhat is the hotel's location and environment like?＋
Located in a 7-hectare park in the Thuringian Forest, it scores 9.0/10 for location. Guests praise the serene environment and hiking convenience.
diningAre the breakfast and dining options abundant?＋
Breakfast is highly praised as rich and delicious. While there is a restaurant and bar, some guests note limited weekend dining options and occasional quality fluctuations.
spaHow are the hotel's spa facilities?＋
The hotel features a 1000 m² spa oasis with an 8.8/10 facility score. It offers a heated pool, sauna, steam room, and massages, widely regarded as modern and comfortable.
roomWhat are the pros and cons of the rooms?＋
Rooms blend historic charm with modern comfort and soundproofing. Cons include outdated carpets/bathrooms in some rooms and a general lack of safes or minibars.
familyIs this hotel suitable for families?＋
It allows pets, offers family rooms and kid meals, making it suitable for families. However, some older bathrooms are small, and weekend dinner options are limited.
businessHow is the experience for business travelers?＋
Business guests appreciate the quiet environment and friendly service. However, Wi-Fi can be unstable, and some rooms have outdated facilities. Parking may incur fees.
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