Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe in Ettlingen

Very nice hotel with spacious and comfortable room, thoughtful touches, and friendly staff. Breakfast with a wide selection. Large, secure parking. Our annual stop on the way to vacation.

Very friendly staff. Very clean rooms. Top-notch service 👍

Beautifully prepared plates, good food, nice service, reasonable prices

Limited menu and a little noisy as it's location but certainly not poor.

If I'm in the area again I'll definitely stop by again.

I liked the room, and the beds were comfortable. The only thing that was really annoying was the water in the bathroom, which constantly fluctuated between hot and cold. The room numbers on the carpet took some getting used to; it took a while to notice them and find the room. Breakfast was okay; nothing to complain about. The parking fee in the adjacent hotel parking lot was €17 from about 8:30 p.m. to 7:45 a.m....quite a hefty price for hotel guests outside of town.

Great room, very clean, breakfast also good, will gladly book the hotel again next time

I was recently here for business. Since my employer covered the costs, they are not included in the review. Positive: - The hotel looks nice from the inside - The room is quite large - There is a bar - The TV is quite large for a hotel, I'd say 42 inches, maybe even 48 inches - German TV is also available - There is an overhead shower in the shower - Shampoo is within easy reach - The Wi-Fi devices are isolated. I didn't find any other devices besides the gateway - There is an air conditioner - There is a closet with a mirror - The room light can be switched on from the bed Neutral: - Double bed with separate mattresses - Wi-Fi does not require authentication by name or room number - The internet speed test showed 130 down and 50 up in my case - The air conditioning controls are yellowed - The room has a carpet - Large mirror in the hallway area. Smaller mirrors in the room - Parking is available - The "no room cleaning" sign was on the bed, but the bracket was torn. The staff apparently didn't notice. - Toilet seat doesn't have a soft-close mechanism. - Duvet was tucked under the mattress in the French style. - The mattress was estimated to be a firmness level of 3. - Curtains had a different pattern. - The TV experience was limited. LCD TV with VA panel? Colors were rather pale. Significant backlight bleeding. The remote control showed clear signs of wear. However, since I'm not in the hotel to watch TV, this rating remains below neutral. Negative: - The hotel looks like a mess from the outside. Verdigris on the roof and under the windows shows clear signs of weathering. There's a need for action here, especially with the facade cleaning. - Shower has a half-open pane. So, you inevitably flood half the bathroom when you shower. A real nuisance. - The bar wasn't stocked. I'm always happy when there's water in it. That wasn't the case. - There's a device in the room that requires the room card to be inserted. It could work without it! - The light goes out immediately as soon as you swipe the card, leaving you in the dark.

Seriously... DON'T! We are Radisson members, and my husband stupidly paid €100 MORE for our two nights than we could have got on Booking.com without being members (Fri 28 Feb - Sun 2 Mar). There was no buffet restaurant as advertised. We were in room 449, and the WiFi which I rely on for work, was abysmal and constantly dropped out - costing me privately paid for data. There was nothing on the menu that I could eat (vegan), so had to compromise with the Steinpilz ravioli... Which was average and over €20! And I could not taste any hint of Steinpilz. The best was our waiter, Mehmud. He was so lovely. We wanted to leave a HUGE tip for him, but the overpriced and average food used up our budget. The room was spacious, neat and clean - there was water, soap, lovely lighting and a tv... but that is what I would expect when paying over €160 per night for a room. We could however hear the motorway traffic outside the window. Avoid chains! They pay their staff nothing and rely on our good will to subsidise the pay. Rather stay at a family run, privately owned business whose profits do not go to shareholders at the expense of underpaid staff.

Overall good stay. Nice room, a bit impersonal maybe but this is what you expect in such a large hotel "castle". Location was nice, too, as it is super close to the highways and thus good reachable, but overall rather a business-district, nothing nice to walk around. The only thing - service must be better. On-site it was ok, but I urgently needed the invoice being sent to me afterwards. I tried to reach them for a week(mail, multiple calls, via the broker website) - even reached out to the hotel manager. No response, no chance to reach them afterwards. Better don't forget anything otherwise you might need to show up in person again.

For the conference there, perfect connection and fast service

Close to the highway, very friendly, clean and spacious rooms, parking space, I recommend

Overall, I can recommend the hotel! The reception staff is very friendly. It's just a shame that the bar isn't open until the evening (from 6 p.m.) and they don't even serve coffee (the coffee machine is open from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.). Breakfast was great! There's a drinks machine, but the prices are rather expensive.

I always feel very comfortable here on business trips.

A good hotel to stay in, with very attentive and friendly service. The rooms are spacious, but some things could be better.

The hotel is showing its age. Otherwise, the rooms are okay. The TVs have very poor picture quality. The hotel's food is unfortunately poor. The breakfast buffet is poor and more reminiscent of a student cafeteria or youth hostel. Eating there in the evening is not recommended. Besides the extremely limited menu, the prices are unreasonable.

Nice, clean hotel Was there for one night for a conference Highly recommended

Stayed here on our way to Austria. Rooms were excellent, with super comfy beds and an excellent shower. Reception and restaurant staff were excellent. The only downside was our breakfast door tag wasn't collected so we didn't have breakfast delivered to our room so had to take our dogs to the restaurant (which we were trying to avoid). Breakfast was delicious, however!

Actually a perfect hotel with extremely friendly staff. But €17 for an unguarded outdoor parking space is simply not acceptable. There used to be free exit tickets, at least for direct bookers, but after a change in management, this bonus was canceled according to the lady at check-in. Maybe this is also the reason that breakfast has become so simple (no more salmon, just cheap sausage and cheese, etc.). Work on it, you have a great hotel.

Beautifully secluded on the edge of the forest. Very good facilities and nice service. The food was also very tasty.

No telephone availability at all, Terribly long check-in, 25 min waiting time, Room ok

The room facilities are great! Kettle with a selection of teas and instant coffee. There was also an ironing board and iron in the closet and a little gift from the hotel in the form of a few sweets! The breakfast is amazing, with everything you could want. I would love to come back!

Very good hotel, clean luxury hotel

Price/performance is unbeatable. We noticed the smell dispersed throughout the hotel unpleasantly. The hotel is a bit older. But it has been well renovated.

Good hotel on transit to Switzerland. Only 1 charging station for electric cars available (fortunately it was free when we arrived). Update: We will definitely come back with additional charging stations in the planning

Great room, nice service and everyone can see the location for themselves beforehand. For €70 per night a really great shower!

I stayed in the hotel for a 4-night short break and can only say it was a really great hotel. Rooms clean, breakfast lots of choice, everyone tried very hard and was extremely friendly and accommodating. What should be highlighted is the reception, especially Valerija, who always has a smile on her face and no wish remains unfulfilled.

I had a really nice stay at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Karlsruhe. The rooms were super nice, tidy and clean - really a fresh experience. The staff were professional and helpful, both in reception, bar and restaurant, which contributed to a positive atmosphere throughout the stay. The breakfast was good and contained a wide selection. However, it is a shame that the scrambled eggs were of the powder type, which lowered the overall impression somewhat. In summary, a really good hotel with a high standard, although the breakfast could have been a bit better. Would definitely recommend this hotel!

Good location along the motorway, close to the center of Etlingen and Karlsrühe.

A standard hotel. The breakfast was quite good and complete. Buffet with a little bit of everything and pancake machine

Prices in the restaurant are adjusted to the occupancy of the hotel. High occupancy = higher prices for the food!

Basically an average Radisson as you know it, but the service here is at the worst level ever experienced. Unfortunately, as a guest with a VIP level, it wasn't the first time that the VIP counter was the only manned counter for faster check-in. So I waited in line for almost half an hour to check in. When asked, it was said that there were absences due to illness. This justification is given as standard and has already been received several times. Strangely, every time we arrive, there seems to be only one member of staff at check-in due to illness. What a coincidence... We wanted to use our early check-in as VIP guests and were given room xyz. Unfortunately our room was not ready. When we arrived we found HouseKeeping. The lady, who was obviously overwhelmed and irritated by the situation and spoke no German and hardly any English, asked us - equally surprised at the encounter - to wait another 15 minutes. There were about 20 of them, but the housekeeper was very friendly and helpful. She felt a little sorry for her after her description that the reception had told her that the room was now available, etc. About 15 minutes after we were able to move into the room, another lady from housekeeping burst into our room without knocking or anything like that. "Oh. Sorry. I was told to clean this room?". Overall, everything was very disorganized and, as usual, with excuses and hypocritical justifications from the reception. Good is different.

Price/quality = perfect. Spacious parking, spacious beds. Friendly staff, easier to eat something in the evening. The room coffee machine malfunctions and we lost 50% of the pods. Too bad the shower glass doesn't have a silicone band at the bottom. Even with careful action, the toilet will flood. The extraction had also lacked thorough maintenance.

Good rooms, huge parking lot. Prices for parking (€17) and breakfast (€19) are very high. However, the room prices are okay.

Brilliant hotel, really clean, spacious rooms, just off the motorway so a perfect place to go and carry straight on with our journey in the morning. First time at a Radisson Blue, would definitely use this chain again. Free coffee in the morning was an added bonus.

Good hotel. We got an upgrade to suite during our last stay. Friendly personnel. Great breakfast. Possibility to charge my ID.4 👍

Nice rooms and service. The staff is friendly and efficient.

I have been calling the hotel for 6h after a luggage got forgotten in a room. Nobody picks up the phone except when calling the booking number who can’t do anything about it. Not sure how anyone can get any support like that.

Everything was almost perfect! We were supposed to stay 2 nights...but the quality of service (especially from Francesca!) encouraged us to extend for 2 more nights 🤩 Only the number of electrical terminals deserves to be reviewed: only 1 for the entire hotel, while many guests have electric vehicles!

THANK YOU 🙏 IT WAS OK FOR AND ALKES 👌 THANK YOU 🙏 UNTIL THE NEXT CHECK IN 💳👍👍

Parking costs of 17 Euros per night should be added to the price when comparing hotels (no info at all from the hotel).

Rooms are no longer up to date and the air conditioning unfortunately did not work when the outside temperatures were high. If the windows are open, there is of course street noise due to the location. Booked directly via the Radisson Blu website stating the child's age (<1 year) and also asked for a baby bed in the comments. The lady at check-in allocated a room with an extra adult bed. She said that both the age of the child when making the reservation and the comment about the baby bed are usually not forwarded in the system. It would be better if I sent another email next time (in addition to stating the age and additional comments). Luckily, the colleague next door picked it up straight away and instead of discussing the system asked, “If you need a baby bed, we can organize that straight away”. The breakfast is ok. The beds are comfortable. Large parking lot in front of the door. Overall ok but nothing more than that.

Very bad experience. At 2 o'clock at night we were suddenly startled by other guests standing at our bedside. Then a discussion with the hotel staff about the fact that we are in the room in question. Please understand that a room is assigned incorrectly at check-in. However, hotel staff must understand that something like this is not a customer's problem and certainly not at 2 am. I experienced a similar situation two years ago. We have often spent the night here, but this is the last time.

Very interesting hotel. It is in an industrial estate and a little far from everything. The hotel is fantastic

Thanks so much for such a great service in a restaurant! It was amazing and waiters are so friendly and kind.

Nice German style hotel, but they don't take cash here!!!

Unfortunately too close to the road. You can't sleep here with the windows open. When the windows are closed you can't hear anything anymore. So you have to choose between convenient transport connections and peace and quiet.

Very satisfied with the whole service. Pleasant, clean rooms. Breakfast rich and perfect

Nice hotel with very friendly staff. I felt very comfortable, I was warmly welcomed and the breakfast was very tasty. Any time!!

Nice room and good breakfast, right on the highway

Very good business hotel and suitable for a stopover for those traveling through (near the motorway). Well maintained, nice rooms, good beds, good service in the restaurant…

Excellent and comfortable hotel with very friendly staff, right along the highway towards Stuttgart. I opted for a slightly more expensive room. It was spacious and comfortable with a good bed. There is ample (paid) parking.

Great price-performance ratio Very attentive and friendly staff - high-quality breakfast buffet. A bit out of the way - but easy to reach and with a large parking lot. We were completely satisfied and will definitely come again!

We booked a superior room for two nights as we wanted comfort with small child. We arrived around 10 pm after a long ride and had to wait for 10-15 min to do the check in. I was already confused as the room didn't look big enough for a superior room, lacked towels or any amenities which usually provided for small children. I asked for towels which I got immediately. We were tired didn't check further. Today we wanted to come in the middle of the day to freshen up and to prepare the child. Our key didn't work, after 5-7 min of discussion and showing our booking details, we were hearing the same thing that we didn't show up! How could we have done no show when we already stayed overnight? we were finally allowed to come inside our room when we clearly pointed out that it was their mistake during our checking in the night before! Who has the energy to check these details at a standard hotel after 7/8 hours long ride! Guess what, when we entered the room,it wasn't prepared. This is not what I expected from this hotel.

The rooms could do with a renovation and some service policies may need to be reconsidered. Despite the cleanliness and friendly staff, the hotel unfortunately doesn't live up to its name.

Nice, well-located business hotel

No option to pay in cash (I didn't receive any information), paid parking in the room, cold and WiFi not working 😒 180e per day. Good breakfast

Absolutely recommended, always happy, but the parking fee of €17 per day is extremely high

We stayed one night at the Radisson Blu in Ettlingen. The rooms are contemporary and modern and there is a large parking lot so far so good. Unfortunately, we found that the staff seemed rather listless and unmotivated. It should be a matter of course, especially in a hotel chain like this, to greet guests and say goodbye accordingly, unfortunately that was not the case. When it comes to friendliness, staff training might also make sense. Breakfast was okay, it would have been nice if there had been fresh bread too. Since you can't give half stars, there are only 3 stars

Reception unfriendly. Room super nice. Breakfast has something for everyone. Good location to the highway. Super large parking lot, suitable for sprinters, SUVs, and large cars.

One star 🌟 deducted - the room was too cold. The small radiator doesn't manage to warm the room! The room is a good size, the bed is very comfortable and the bathroom has a walk-in shower! Breakfast excellent. Good selection, everything is fresh and constantly replenished. Omelette is prepared as desired 😁

Nice, large room with a comfortable box spring bed. The bathroom has a walk-in shower. There was a kettle in the room for quick coffee or espresso.

Hotel is right on the highway. Sleeping at night with the window open is not possible. The location is of course very good for a transit, but very noisy! The smell in the hotel was so pungent that it gave me a headache. The reception apparently didn't know anything and didn't smell anything. Some fragrance is released into the air conditioning or ventilation, which was probably not dosed correctly. I've never experienced anything like this. Beds were extremely comfortable.

Perfect stay during the fair! We were in the hotel on business and didn't miss anything. The staff at check-in was very accommodating and the room was large and quiet. Breakfast was excellent and dinner in the restaurant was good. The service at both breakfast and dinner was without exception friendly and attentive - thank you very much!

Very comfortable and highly recommended - renovated - hotel near the motorway. Large and delicious breakfast buffet. Very friendly staff. The only negative thing is the cost of €17 for the hotel's own outdoor parking space.

Great hotel and even better breakfast!

Conveniently located with unfortunately only poor public transport connections to the city center of Ettlingen. Too remote for train travelers. Parking fees are probably €10/night, which I find expensive for the location. Room spacious and clean, sound insulation sufficient for me, but vehicle noises are clearly noticeable when the room is quiet. When you shower, you almost inevitably flood the bathroom with water and the extraction performance in the bathroom is rather poor. Even after an hour you feel like you're in the tropics.

Hôtel bien placé Accueil très sympathique et en français malgré arrivée tardive. Très propre et silencieux. Petit déjeuner buffet très bon mais un peu cher… Je recommande

Waren „nur“ zum Frühstück dort. Waren sehr zufrieden, große Auswahl und nettes Personal. Hotel liegt etwas abseits in einem Gewerbegebiet. Öffentliche Parkplätze sind rar. Gerne wieder.

Mooie kamers. Lekker eten, wel beetje duur. Ontbijt niet gedaan. Parkeren bij hotel maar tegen betaling.

Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo per un hotel 5 stelle. Camere pulite e silenziose. Personale discreto e gentile. Ottima posizione per una sosta notturna durante un viaggio di lavoro. Colazione super.

Location is super for a single night stay, near the highway. Rooms were amazing, big, clean, full of amenities. Food in the restaurant was super nice (I'd suggest them to serve homemade fries instead of frozen ones though). Will come back.

Very nice hotel in very good location, it doesn't have swimming pool but has sauna and a nice gym.

Vorab das Positive: das gesamte Personal ist sehr freundlich und man fühlt sich als Gast willkommen. Das Ambiente ist ansprechend und gefällig. Momentan sind wir auf der Suche nach einem Hotel da wir zukünftig häufiger in Karlsruhe sein werden. Nun aber zu den Punkten, die wir nur schwer akzeptabel finden: Für einen kleinen Hund berechnet das Hotel 15€ PRO NACHT. Zum einen ist das im Vergleich zu anderen Hotels sehr überteuert, zum anderen gab es für das Geld weder einen Trink- noch einen Fressnapf, es gab nicht einmal eine Hundedecke! Also 15€ für seine reine Existenz. Das geht gar nicht. Auch sind satte 17€ Parkgebühr pro Tag inakzeptabel. Denn so wird der Gast doch ein wenig getäuscht. Aus einem vermeintlich akzeptablen Preisniveau wird so ganz schnell eine Falle.

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Zimmerfenster nicht gedämmt daher ziemlich laut, da direkt an der B3 und A5. Für eine Übernachtung aber o.k. Zimmer sonst gemütlich eingerichtet. Keine Heizung im Bad. Zimmer-Temperatur wird über Heizkörper unterhalb der Fenster geregelt. Wasserkocher und Nespressomaschine vorhanden. Großer Fernseher, WLAN vorhanden. Gemütliche Sessel im Zimmer. Sauna und Trainingsgeräte im UG. Parkplatz kostet extra. Frühstück o.k.

The hotel is ok, location not really in Karlsruhe as the name suggests, breakfast is surprisingly good

good hotel , its not first time for us.. all staff are friendly.. today we meet Mr Nuno this guy really good and was kind with us .. highly hospitality and very good!

Gepflegtes, gehobenes Hotel. Ruhig gelegen.

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Top Hotel,schöne Zimmer und sehr gutes Frühstück.Sehr nettes Personal

Leider reagiert das Hotel einfach 0 auf irgendein Kontaktversuch. Traurig für eine Kette. Sehr enttäuscht.

Ich hatte das Hotel zur Übernachtung zwecks einer Durchreise genutzt. Nach dem Frühstück wäre meine Bewertung noch äußerst positiv ausgefallen. Für eine Parkgebühr von 17 € (!) für einen offenen und für lediglich 7 Stunden genutzten Parkplatz, fehlt mir aber in jeglicher Hinsicht die Verhältnismäßigkeit. Ich bitte zu bedenken, dass diese Praktik zwar gegenüber nicht wiederkehrenden Gästen in einem Hotel zur Durchreise sehr lukrativ erscheinen mag, allerdings zumindest in meinem Fall auch dazu führt, dass ich in Zukunft bei weiteren Hotelbuchungen (in anderen Städten) andere Ketten ggü. Radisson Blu vorziehen werde.

The hotel is modern with nice amenities and the restaurant serves good meals. The breakfast was very good with a nice selection of things. I like the sauna and the gym and the staff was very helpful and accommodating. The rooms are well lit and spacious. It was a pleasant stay. The only negative was there isn’t really nothing around the hotel that you can walk to, i.e. restaurants or stores.