This historic, family-run hotel in Friedrichshafen offers a sauna area, an American breakfast buffet, a bar and free internet and parking facilities. The city center and exhibition grounds are a 7-minute drive away. The family-run Hotel Gerbe dates back to 1779. It is set on the site of a medieval monastery. Quiet, spacious rooms and suites are available here. Modern wellness facilities at the Hotel Gerbe include a fitness room, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, infrared cabin and a massage room. In addition, Hotel Gerbe offers three conference rooms and two meeting rooms. The daily rate includes the Gerbe's big breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the on-site bar. The Hotel Gerbe is ideal for exploring scenic Lake Constance, just a 15-minute drive away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.3)

Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.1
Location
8.3
Free Wifi
8.6

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecka
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Friendly and accommodating staff. Absolutely immaculate property, inside and out. Lovely hotel with lots of character. Only 5 minutes to the Friedrichshafen Messe, where we were going to see an expo.
  • Suk
    South Korea South Korea
    The hotel is situated at a very nice location away from crowded Bodensee. The ambiance of the hotel restaurant, especially the table setting outdoors, was impressive.
  • Matej
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Just perfect wellness spot durnig my business trip. Nice pool and sauna, delicious food and great service.
  • Wollfgang
    Germany Germany
    Frühstück war gut, reichliche Auswahl an allem, auch mit verschiedenen Brötchen
  • D
    Dietmar
    Germany Germany
    Sehr gute Lage.Frühstück und Abendessen waren sehr gut.Personal war sehr zuvorkommend.
  • Riedl
    Germany Germany
    Das Frühstück war hervorragend. Das Personal freundlich und aufmerksam.
  • Martina
    Germany Germany
    Ein sehr gemütliches, etwas rustikales , familiengeführtes Hotel. Unser Zimmer mit großem Balkon war mit bequemen Sonnenliegen ausgestattet, mit Blick auf einen gepflegten kleinen Park. Nachts sehr still. Sehr gute Betten. Das Essen im Restaurant...
  • Renate
    Germany Germany
    Sehr gutes Frühstück, ließ keinen Wunsch offen. Gute Lage, sehr schöner Garten, kurzer Weg zur Bushaltestelle, von der man Friedrichshafen Stadt entspannt erreichen kann. Gute kostenlose Parkmöglichkeiten im Innenhof. Sehr freundliches Personal.
  • Friedrich
    Germany Germany
    Sehr schönes Hotel mit einer Parkanlage. Geräumiges Zimmer mit sehr großem Balkon zur Parkseite. Frühstück sehr gut. Abendessen hervorragend. Sehr freundliche Bedienung. Buchung war eine Spontanaktion auf dem Weg vom Gardasee n ach zu Hause.
  • Eric
    France France
    Le confort de la literie, la disponibilité de la très belle piscine intérieure

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant Peters
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Hotel Gerbe
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular amenities

  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Horseback riding
    Additional charge
  • Cycling
  • Hiking
  • Playground

Living Area

  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safe

General

  • Convenience store on site
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Indoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool

Spa

  • Locker rooms
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Foot bath
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Turkish/Steam Bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center
  • Sauna

Languages Spoken

  • German
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Guests expecting to arrive after 18:00 are kindly asked to contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.

Please note that no extra beds are allowed in the comfort double room and single room categories.

Please inform the property about the number of adults and children traveling, as well as the age of the children.

Please inform Hotel Gerbe of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

FAQs about Hotel Gerbe

  • Hotel Gerbe offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Turkish/Steam Bath
    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Playground
    • Horseback riding
    • Locker rooms
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Bicycle rental
    • Spa facilities
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Beauty services
    • Foot bath
    • Steam room
    • Fitness
  • The prices at Hotel Gerbe may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Hotel Gerbe is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Hotel Gerbe is 2.6 miles from the center of Friedrichshafen. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Hotel Gerbe include:

    • Double
    • Single
    • Suite
  • Yes, Hotel Gerbe is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Hotel Gerbe has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant Peters