Wald & Golfhotel Lottental

I stayed here for one evening in October during a week long business trip. I'll start by saying that I usually don't choose my own hotels. They're usually chosen for me. I only say this because I know that a lot of folks choose their hotel based on a lot of research. I don't fall into this category. The staff was friendly and helpful. I try to use my limited German language skills while in country, but the staff was willing to step in and speak English when I needed help. The room was normal sized based on European standards. It was very clean and comfortable. I wouldn't call the room cozy with all of the glass and tile, but this is also normal in Europe. There was a small terrace/balcony. The view wasn't great through the trees, but it was very pleasant nonetheless. The next morning we helped ourselves to the the breakfast room. This is one of my favorite things about traveling in Germany. It had everything that I usually look for and was good. I will say that it was a little less organized than some of the other breakfast rooms that I've visited, but this could have been because I was confused. This absolutely did not change my review. I would definitely stay here and/or recommend this hotel to a friend.

Nice hotel in a natural rural setting. Rooms were clean and the breakfast good. Great duvets and good shower. Rooms not the biggest, but they are fine for the price. The reception staff was friendly and helpful with the exception of one person who was completely unwilling to help us in a troubled situation. A big minus for this place is that their neighbor has a rooster who starts crowing from 5 am - so don't expect to sleep in: )

Very nice hotel: rooms clean and modern and very spacious. Food is not very good so I don't suggest to pay for the breakfast. It's in the middle of nowhere so you need the car if you want to stay there.

If your'e visiting the university in this area, this hotel is a good choice. On the one hand you're outside Bochum and a 12 euro cab ride from the train station, but on the other, it's serene, and you can walk quite easily the kilometre to the campus. Breakfast is included, and there is a nice bar to sit at and sip wine, soup and bread in the evening if you don't feel like a restaurant. Service was excellent. The pool is a bit cool, but invigorating.

Second time I stay at this hotel. the accessibility problems (road constructions) seemed to be minimized or solved and it was much easier to find the hotel, wi-fi worked properly this time. Restaurant was closed but staff was very helpful to offer an alternative. Service and breakfast were good.