Blume Landgasthof, KarlsruheBlume Landgasthof in Karlsruhe, Germany has a corrected score of 3.3 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 22 of 40 hotels we score in Karlsruhe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.4 before correction: Booking.com 3.4, Google 3.3, Agoda 3.5. Rooms from about $79 a night (cached, not a live quote).Blume Landgasthof is a family-run, three-star hotel situated in Lichtenau-Scherzheim within the Rhine plain. Located near Rastatt, it provides access to the Black Forest Nature Park. The property contains 29 smoke-free rooms featuring private bathrooms and minibars. Guests can dine on traditional Baden cuisine in the on-site restaurant or use the tennis court and spa facilities. The hotel includes free parking and breakfast, though WiFi requires an extra fee. It suits travellers seeking a rural setting for outdoor activities. One limitation is that the guest rooms are relatively small in size. Note that the establishment is closed on Wednesdays.What stands out

Traditional Baden cuisine

On-site tennis court

Pet friendly policy

Free guest parking

Watch out for

Small room sizes

WiFi requires extra charge

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