About this property

This historic, family-run hotel in Friedrichshafen offers a sauna area, an American breakfast buffet, a bar and free internet and parking facilities. The city centre and exhibition grounds are a 7-minute drive away. The family-run Hotel Gerbe dates back to 1779. It is set on the site of a medieval monastery. Quiet, spacious rooms and suites are available here. Modern wellness facilities at the Hotel Gerbe include a fitness room, sauna, steam room, indoor pool, infrared cabin and a massage room. In addition, Hotel Gerbe offers three conference rooms and two meeting rooms. The daily rate includes the Gerbe's big breakfast buffet. Guests can enjoy drinks and cocktails at the on-site bar. The Hotel Gerbe is ideal for exploring scenic Lake Constance, just a 15-minute drive away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.4 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.5)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Matej
    Slovenia Slovenia
    Just perfect wellness spot durnig my business trip. Nice pool and sauna, delicious food and great service.
  • Volker
    Germany Germany
    Lage etwas außerhalb (Friedrichshafen = Vorort), aber sehr gut zu erreichen. Öffentliche Verkehrsmittel top. Sehr gutes Frühstück. Personal sehr, sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Restaurant im Haus zu empfehlen. Ausreichende Parkplätze und...
  • Roger
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Alles war zu unserer Zufriedenheit , besonders das Essen
  • Raphaël
    Germany Germany
    The kindness of the staff, the cleanliness, the lovely surroundings, the good breakfast...
  • Stephan
    Germany Germany
    Sehr aufmerksames und hilfsbereites Personal. Die Suite war sehr schön und gut ausgestattet. Das Restaurant hatte ein sehr gutes Angebot, reichliche Portionen und ebenfalls sehr nettes Personal
  • Mehridzana
    Germany Germany
    Das komplette Hotel hat mir gefallen. Lage, personal, Sauberkeit alles perfekt 🍀
  • Raphaël
    Germany Germany
    Lovely setting, well located, great staff, and a good on-site restaurant.
  • Wieslaw
    France France
    Confort, l'emplacement, les équipements, le personnel très disponible et accueillant.
  • Nievergelt
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Feines Frühstück. Freundliches Personal. Schöner Garten. Tolles Schwimmbad mit angenehmer Temperatur. Ruhige Lage. Elektrisch verstellbare Betten. Feines Essen im Restaurant. Gratis Busfahrt an den Bodensee. (15 Minuten). Auto konnte man im Hotel...
  • Thomas
    Germany Germany
    Schönes Urlaubsfeeling, reichhaltiges, leckeres Frühstück, sehr gutes Abendessen. Zur Entspannung erfreut das Schwimmbad im Gewölbekeller.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant Peters
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Gerbe takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests expecting to arrive after 18:00 are kindly asked to contact the property in advance to arrange check-in.

Please note that no extra beds are allowed in the comfort double room and single room categories.

Please inform the property about the number of adults and children travelling, as well as the age of the children.

Please inform Hotel Gerbe in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.