Hotel Goldener Anker

“Comfort and hospitality in this exceptional hotel.”

This wonderful traditional hotel, with its personal service and careful attention to the needs of its guests, always lives up to its reputation as the best hotel in Bayreuth. This year my partner and I stayed for four nights during the Wagner Festival, taking in the opera "Die Meistersinger von Nur… more

This wonderful traditional hotel, with its personal service and careful attention to the needs of its guests, always lives up to its reputation as the best hotel in Bayreuth. This year my partner and I stayed for four nights during the Wagner Festival, taking in the opera "Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg" and enjoying a relaxing break. This hotel is our favourite, and was the favourite of my late father and mother, who also stayed there numerous times for the Wagner FestiWe stayed in the newly-refurbished "Puccini Suite", which is superbly appointed, with a huge four-poster bed, luxurious bathroom with shower/wet room and free-standing batch, and a side room with bunk beds, to delight young children. The pace of life in the hotel is gentle, civilised and tailored to suit the needs of the opera-going guests. It is fine to come down for breakfast at 11 a.m., and there is no hurry, the service continues all morning, with lovely home-made preserves, fresh bread, and cooked items prepared to order. For opera-goers, a complimentary glass of Champagne is provided at 3 p.m. in the hotel lobby, overseen by the hotel owner, Eva Graf, before the guests depart by taxi for the short journey across town to the Festspielhaus on the Green Hill. A three-course Table d'Hote dinner enhanced with local Franconian wines is available as late as 11 p,m, after the opera has finished. Dining, conversation and discussion of the evening's performance can go on as late as 2.30 a.m. with the hotel proprietress and staff present even at that late hour. I should also say that as the hotel was established in 1753, due to the building's structure, it has not been possible to install a lift or air-conditioning, However, the comfort and standard of the accommodation in both private and public rooms, together with the friendly and personal approach more than compensate. We hope to be lucky enough to visit again and enjoy such exceptional hospitality.

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“Delightful hotel in Bayreuth”

Our stay at the Goldener Anker Hotel in Bayreuth was the highlight of our travels in Germany. They served us Franconian white wine, chilled and crisp. Desserts included our favorite poppy seed struedel with elegant coffee service. It is no wonder that film director Wes Anderson is among the long li… more

Our stay at the Goldener Anker Hotel in Bayreuth was the highlight of our travels in Germany. They served us Franconian white wine, chilled and crisp. Desserts included our favorite poppy seed struedel with elegant coffee service. It is no wonder that film director Wes Anderson is among the long list of fans of this spot, right next to one of the oldest opera houses in Europe. The entire place is a gem, not to be missed if you're a lover of truly authentic historical experiences. The owner is charming and the staff is friendly, multi lingual and hospitable. There's even free parking.

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“Charming hotel, perfect for festival visitors”

I stayed here for two nights during the opera festival with friends who had stayed before. The location is near perfect and the staff try really hard to ensure you enjoy your stay. Unfortunately the restaurant was closed during our stay , but the breakfast was first class.