Bischoffs Hotel
Industrial-meets-boutique. Warm but contemporary. Very much a family project — unpretentious and personal, not a slick corporate brand.
Book a Large room or the suite rather than a Small double — the size difference is significant for the price gap
Why It Matters
Michelin Guide listed; the Kesselhaus restaurant has earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Varta Diamonds, and Feinschmecker awards. One of the only design-forward boutique hotels in a region otherwise dominated by traditional Black Forest-style Gasthöfe.
Anja and Michael Bischoff opened this boutique hotel in September 2016 after gutting and converting a former brewery (Brauerei Quenzer) and the town's old cinema in the spa town of Bad Urach. The result is a genuinely individual place — industrial bones (exposed pipes, original brewery vessels) dressed up with colorful, minimalist interiors courtesy of Anja's eye for decor. Every room has a different floor plan: some are split-level, one has 4-meter ceilings, another has exposed timber beams. Michael, who trained in some of Germany's top kitchens, runs the show on the food side; Anja is sommelier, decorator, and hotel manager rolled into one.
Where You'll Stay
5 room types available
Doppelzimmer Small
The entry-level double at 11–15 sqm. Usable as a single or double. The French-size bed (140 or 160cm wide) is a step up from a single but not a full king. Honest about its size — cozy rather than spacious.
French bed (1.4 or 1.6 × 2m) · 13 sqm
Einzelzimmer (Single Room)
Compact single rooms ranging 8–10 sqm. Fine for solo travelers on a tight budget but genuinely small — it's a place to sleep, not to spread out. All the standard kit is here: flat-screen TV, minibar, shower, WiFi.
Single (0.9 × 2m) · 9 sqm
Suite
A single suite in the property. Third-party sources describe it as having a private sauna and a 100 sqm terrace — the most dramatic room in the building with ceiling heights of up to 4 meters referenced in the hotel's own description. Pricing not listed on the official website; contact the hotel directly.
Zimmer Large
The largest standard category at 21–25 sqm. Some rooms have a pull-out sofa; one has a bathtub. This is where the building's character really shows — some have split-level layouts, exposed timbers, or extra ceiling height. Worth the small premium over Medium.
King (1.8 × 2m) · 23 sqmZimmer Medium
The sweet spot of the room lineup at 17–20 sqm with a proper king-size bed. One room in this category also has a bathtub. Some feature exposed beams or other architectural quirks from the building's industrial past — no two layouts are identical.
King (1.8 × 2m) · 18 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Every guest receives the AlbCard free of charge from the first night. It covers free entry to 150+ regional attractions including the Urach Waterfall, Falkenstein Cave, and various museums, plus free use of public transport (ÖPNV) in the region.
Hands-on cooking classes run by head chef and owner Michael Bischoff. Groups of 8–12 people cook through a selection of refined dishes under the motto 'old classics, newly interpreted.' The package includes a recipe booklet, drinks, and eating everything you cook. Individual class dates can be arranged for birthdays, corporate events, and Christmas parties.
Certified Bett+Bike property, meaning the hotel meets official standards for cyclists: bike storage, repair tools, drying facilities, and relevant local route knowledge. The Swabian Alb has a dense network of cycling paths for all ability levels.
The hotel is an official certified stop on the 'Wanderbares Deutschland' network of quality walking routes. Swabian Alb trails pass directly nearby, including routes to the Urach Waterfall, Falkenstein Cave, and Gütersteinen Waterfall. The hotel can provide route information.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
At least one room category is certified as fully wheelchair accessible.
Elevator in the modern extension connecting to all guest floors.
Private event rooms in Wilder Mann and Kesselhaus. Conference room for up to 12 people. Full event planning and catering available for weddings, corporate events, and parties.
Outdoor seating area attached to the Kesselhaus restaurant, also available to hotel guests.
Guest lounge available for relaxation.
Complimentary WiFi throughout the building, in rooms and public areas.
All room rates include breakfast, served in the hotel restaurant. Buffet style with hot dishes available on request.
All rooms equipped with a minibar / mini-fridge.
Personal safe in all rooms.
Small online and on-site shop selling Bischoffs products.
Secure bicycle storage on-site as part of the Bett+Bike certification.
Free car park directly on the hotel property.
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