Waldhotel Schaeferberg, KasselWaldhotel Schaeferberg in Kassel, Germany has a corrected score of 2.7 ± 0.3 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 23 of 31 hotels we score in Kassel. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.4 before correction: Booking.com 2.8, Tripadvisor 2.1. Rooms from about $122 a night (cached, not a live quote).Waldhotel Schaeferberg is a family-run hotel situated in Espenau near the Reinhardswald Forest. Located on the outskirts of Kassel, it provides 96 rooms and serves regional food in its conservatory restaurant. The property includes a spa with a sauna, a gym, and meeting rooms. It suits families and travellers looking for proximity to Wilhelmsthal Palace Park and the University of Kassel. While the hotel offers convenient amenities like free parking and an elevator, some guests may find the room ventilation noisy. The setting is quiet and well-connected to the local train station.What stands out

Regional cuisine in a conservatory restaurant

On-site spa and sauna facilities

Free parking and Wi-Fi

Close to Reinhardswald Forest

Watch out for

Noisy room ventilation

Additional fees for dogs

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