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Hotel Elephant

5.0 of 5
Markt 19, 99423 Weimar, Thuringia, Germany
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Ranked #1 of 26 hotels in Weimar
4.5 of 5 stars 111 Reviews
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2muchtime
Northern California
Contributor
14 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011
2
people found this review helpful

I have stayed at the Elephant many times and it has been great each time. Starwood members are treated very well with upgrades. Located on the main town square everything is a short walk away in this charming village/city. Try to get the breakfast package and you will not be disappointed. Service is fast and efficient. On my first visit... More

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clmtraveler
tennessee
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45 reviews
28 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011
7
people found this review helpful

Nice modern hotel. Rooms are large with a sitting area. Bathrooms large and well appointed. Front desk staff very helpful. Located right on the town square so great location to explore. Charge for Internet which drives me crazy in the fancy hotels that you are already paying a good amount for the rooms. Had lunch in the restaurant and it... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear guest, thank you very much for your comment on Tripadvisor. It is great to hear that you enjoyed the nice city of Weimar and our Hotel Elephant. I can understand your comment about the internet charge, but please understand that all members of the Starwood Hotel & Resorts Group have the policy of not include the internet charge in... More

balz
MIA
Senior Contributor
37 reviews
99 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011
2
people found this review helpful

This 300 year old hotel is decorated in a very modern, yet tasteful style. The rooms are beautiful, large and very confortable. The location, well, what can I say, is where it needs to be. The restaurant is excellent and the bar/lounge is pretty and fun. Breakfast is out of this world, especially their omellets. Staff is genuine and makes... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear "balz", thank you so much for your comment regarding hotel, our breakfast and the omelettes. I just tried them yesterday again - they are still great :-). Look forward seeing you again here in Weimar! Best regards Kay Heller General Manager More

Kitsilano
Vancouver, BC
Top Contributor
77 reviews
101 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
2
people found this review helpful

The hotel is attractive inside and out, but a little more thought for guests would make a big difference. The room was big with lots of storage space and windows opening over the outdoor section of the restaurant. The problem with that is that 5:45am is the hour someone chose to drag the tables and chairs into place for the... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear guest, we work with the highest efforts to provide a perfect service to our guests.I am very sorry to hear that you did not really enjoy your stay at the "Elephant". Your feedback gives us the opportunity to improve our service standards. Kind regards from the cultural city of Weimar Kay Oliver Heller General Manager More

woolloomoolo
Vancouver, Canada
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18 reviews
31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed here recently and I would recommend a visit a visit to Weimar and if you are a westerner going to Weimar then chances are you are a history or culture buff and then I would highly recommend Elephant because of it's great location and interesting history. Statues of Alma Mahler and Walter Gropius are on the front balcony... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear guests, thank you so much for taking time to comment your stay at the Hotel Elephant Your feedback gives us the opportunity to improve our service standards. I hope you visit us again coming back to Weimar. Warm regards Kay Oliver Heller General Manager More

bristolreviewer
Bristol, England
Top Contributor
115 reviews
226 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 August 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We had a very pleasant stay at the Elephant in Weimar. The hotel has a proud history as a cultural centre in the city of Goethe and Schiller; but it was also a Nazi base during WW2. Both facts are the subject of a lobby display. As a hotel today, it is centrally situated, has charming staff and very comfortable... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear "bristolreviewer", thank you very much for your positive comments! This is very motivating for me and my team. Hope to see you soon again at "The Elephant". Kind regards from Germany Kay Oliver Heller General Manager More

TeadaCailin
Savannah, Georgia
Senior Contributor
21 reviews
2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 July 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We arrived in Weimar and found that nearly every hotel was booked due to a conference, so we were stuck with Hotel Elefant. The staff were extremely friendly, but we were a bit surprised that a "5 Star" Hotel with such a pricetag looked like your run of the mill Best Western when you got inside. The room was comfortable... More

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Andrea Dietrich, Geschäftsführer at Hotel Elephant, responded to this review
15 October 2011

Dear guests from Savannah/Georgia, I am so sorry to hear that you felt you have paid to much for your stay. The "value for money" is always an important measure to feel comfortable travelling around. I can assure you, that for a full breakfast buffet - in a five star hotel and in the quality we offer - € 20... More

sv007
Donhead Saint Andrew, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2011

This hotel is perfectly placed in a historic building in the centre of Weimar and could be excellent. However, the furnishings are tired and scruffy, and our bedroom and bathroom were not very clean. The cellar restaurant was delightful, but is not open every evening. Breakfast is cheaper in one of the many good cafes in the town. More

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EP05313
London, United Kingdom
Top Contributor
63 reviews
23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

The staff are amazing even making you forget that you're in Germany, which isn't the service capital of the world. The room was large and nice. I would have preferred if it had aircon given the road noise. Breakfast was probably the best I have had in an European hotel. I would stay here again. More

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vernon42
Dusseldorf, Germany
Reviewer
5 reviews
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2011
1
person found this review helpful

We were made to feel lucky to have a table in the Elefantenkeller. Our menu choices were described by the staff as typical Thuringian and local specials but were in fact standard fare and disappointing. We live and work in Germany and the food was no different to any average, solid pub performance which we regularly enjoy. Yes, were are... More

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Address: Markt 19, 99423 Weimar, Thuringia, Germany

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