We had a double room with bath and balcony and a single room with small bath for 2 nights. Both rooms were very nice. Location was good, near the lake, Mainau island, and the city bus. Price was better than in Konstanz hotels. Breakfast was fine. There was a good restaurant next door- Zur Traube. We did not have any problems with the owners.

This is a very convenient place to stay, near the ferry and the bus line. It's clean and comfortable, although a bit like a dormitory. Not high style, but for an expensive town like Konstanz, not bad. I did not eat the breakfast, so I can't comment on others' poor reviews of it.

My husband and I stayed at this "Bed and Breakfast" style hotel in Konstanz in 2004. We found them listed on a board near the ferry. Location was good. Close to Ferry and near the border to Switzerland. Checkin was smooth and the area was clean. The rooms are smaller then average european rooms but ok for one night. Offers German TV and phone in each room. Bathroom was VERY small. Smaller than average closets. (I am NOT kidding) but for one night this worked ok for us. We paid $39 Euros for the room and an additional $3 Euros per person for breakfast. This is average for 1 night stay in the area.

The breakfast in the am is rather petty. Bread, cheese and water. Not much to choose from. I would suggest NOT opting for the breakfast. It is not worth the extra euros. There are other nice restuarants in the area to choose from.

Our first visit is in our opnion a 2 out of 5 stars. Priced average. Smaller than average on space and below average breakfast for German standards.

What I would like to warn travelers about is most recent dealings with Gastehaus Holzer. My husband wanted to book us for another vist for a Thursday night in 2005. We attempted to make a reservation via their website on a Sunday. The following Monday morning we received an email from them stating that one night would not work that we had to stay two nights. Since we had plans to be somewhere else on that Friday night we cancelled explaining we only needed one night. (no where is the 2 night min noted anywhere on the website). Needless to say weeks later my husband received a bill for 2 nights and were told that because he could of rented the room for two nights and didnt, we were being charged for the visit. (even though it was never confirmed online and was cancelled three days in advance).

Since then my husband has immigrated to the USA and recently found that Gastehaus Holzer has sent the same collection notice to my father-in-law in Germany asking that we pay for the 2 nights. As an elderly man he paid the collection notice himself.

So my warning to travelers that are looking to book a room here is to call and ask questions FIRST. I would warn you to not use their reservation system online and plan to stay at least 2 nights. And if you think you may need to cancel, don't bother booking it at all. You will more in likely be charged. This will save you money and frustration.

As a Carlson Wagonlit Travel Agent, I travel often and stay at many different hotels in various classes. My husband is German and we travel back and forth many times a year. We have not returned to this hotel for the very reason I mentioned above. I would highly recommened that you keep looking for other hotels in the area. Pass on this location. At least until they can get their policies straight and published clearly for all travelers to understand.