Hotel Jakob

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Scored 8.7
Rated excellent

Staff

9.5

Surrounded by vineyards and the Odenwald Mountains, this peacefully located hotel is 0.6 mi from Groß-Umstadt’s historic center. A free spa center, free Wi-Fi and modern rooms are featured. Bright, spacious rooms with a seating area and satellite TV are offered at Hotel Jakob. Each has a modern bathroom with bathrobes and hairdryer, and some rooms have a balcony or terrace. Seasonal Hessen cuisine is served at Restaurant Esprit, featuring warm colors and leather seats. German beer and wine can be enjoyed on the quiet terrace in the courtyard. Guests can use the fitness facilities at the Jakob Hotel’s spa center, which also features a Finnish sauna. Directly outside the hotel lies the scenic Weinlehrpfad Hiking Trail, offering panoramic views. Darmstadt is a 30-minute drive from the Jakob, and parking is free at the hotel.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

Property highlights

  • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

  • Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

  • Free private parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Harry
United States United States
“Wonderful hotel in Gross Umstadt. A little way from the center of town results in very quiet nights. Room was very nice, dinner and breakfast outstanding. Secure bicycle storage. Staff friendly and helpful.”
Celeste
United States United States
“The people were very nice and accommodating. They even provided non dairy items for my dairy intolerance.”
Doc
Germany Germany
“Extraordinary friendly, helping, flexible and smiling staff. Great restaurant, calm wellness-area. Overall best stay of our trip, very recommendable!!!”
Charles
United States United States
“Exceptionally clean. This was probably the cleanest hotel I've ever stayed in. There wasn't even a single hard water spot on the glass shower door. The room smelled very nice without smelling overly perfumed. I can't overstate how clean the room...”
Agnieszka
Poland Poland
“Very friendly staff and very good dinner. Hotel room was spacious and internet worked well.”
Phillip
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fine. There was plenty there and good choices. Would have like the choice of an English cooked breakfast but it didn't bother me that much.”
Stephan
Switzerland Switzerland
“Very nice and spacious room with a lovely garden view with lots of birds singing in the morning. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.”
Zuzana
Czech Republic Czech Republic
“Nice touches in the room and a great breakfast. Extra long breakfast on Saturday. We loved it.”
Karen
Germany Germany
“das Frühstück war ausgezeichnet, aber nicht zu toppen war die Professionalität und Herzlichkeit des Personals am check in und im Restaurant”
Jose
Spain Spain
“Breakfast was superb and the location very calm and comfortable.”

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Esprit
  • Cuisine
    German • European
  • Ambience
    Modern • Romantic

Amenities of Hotel Jakob

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Curfew
The entrance to the property is closed between 20:00 and 07:00
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per child, per night
Crib upon request
Free
4+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 10 per person, per night

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No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that the restaurant is closed on Sundays.

FAQs about Hotel Jakob