Althoernitz Schlosshotel, ZittauAlthoernitz Schlosshotel in Zittau, Germany has a corrected score of 2.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 5 hotels we score in Zittau. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.5 before correction: Booking.com 2.4, Tripadvisor 2.3, Google 2.8. Rooms from about $124 a night (cached, not a live quote).Althoernitz Schlosshotel is a historic castle hotel located in Bertsdorf-Hörnitz, Saxony, near the Polish border. The property consists of 75 rooms and suites spread across a Renaissance castle dating to 1654 and a contemporary annex. Set within a private park, the hotel suits families and guests looking for quiet surroundings. Facilities include two restaurants, a library, a tennis court, and a spa with a sauna. Guests can also access a nearby beach. While the setting is peaceful, some guest rooms are small in size. The hotel offers on-site parking and room service for visitors staying in the traditional or modern quarters.What stands out

Historic Renaissance castle setting

On-site spa and sauna

Private park grounds

Pet friendly policy

Watch out for

Small room sizes

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