Schwarzwaldhof, KarlsruheSchwarzwaldhof in Karlsruhe, Germany has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 40 hotels we score in Karlsruhe. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.9 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 4.1. Rooms from about $115 a night (cached, not a live quote).Schwarzwaldhof is a 3-star hotel situated in the centre of Enzklösterle within the northern Black Forest. It serves travellers interested in outdoor activities, as the Skizentrum Enzklösterle ski slopes are 2 km away and thermal baths are located in nearby Bad Wildbad. The property features modern rooms equipped with private bathrooms and balconies overlooking the mountains. Guests can dine at the on-site restaurant, which serves regional dishes and flammkuchen during set lunch and dinner hours. Facilities include a shared lounge, a garden, a tennis court, and free private parking. While the location is central to the village, the restaurant operates only during specific midday and evening windows.What stands out

Central village location

On-site regional restaurant

Free private parking

Rooms with mountain views

Watch out for

Restricted restaurant opening hours

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