RheinHotel Arte

Stayed here for stopover on the way back to the UK. We booked a Superior Double Room with Rhine River views. Prior to check in at 2pm we parked the car in the large car park at the back and walked to the ferry (a few steps away) to Linz across the Rhine. The ferry costs 1.20 euro one way each. Linz was a very pretty 'chocolate box' town with lots of places to eat and drink. We strolled around and then returned to the hotel where we had a refreshing beer on the wonderful terrace while waiting for our room. The room was very large with a fridge and kettle for a morning cup of tea (take your own tea bags), it had a balcony which overlooked the Rheine, which we sat on for a pre dinner drink. The bathroom was also spacious with a shower but no bath. The beds were very comfortable. There is a TV in the room but the only English speaking channel was CNN, We enjoyed an evening meal on the terrace, it was lovely to take in the view over the Rheine whilst we ate. Breakfast was included, there was cereals, fruit, cold cuts and bacon and scrambled egg. The hotel was very full when we stayed so we had to wait a while for the bacon & scrambled egg to be replenished but it was all very nice. There is a train from Linz to visit Bonn & Cologne just 20 and 40 mins away which we didn't have time to do, alternatively there is a river boat which does the same journey. It was our first stay at this hotel but if we are ever in the area we would definitely stay again.

This was my third visit in three years. First alone, then with my beautiful young wife, and this month with both the aforementioned young bride and our adult daughter. The location is wonderful overlooking the fabulous Rhine River and it's traffic as well as the forested hills above Linz am Rhein on the opposite bank. It is close to the frequent and cheap cross-river ferry thus making Linz easily accessible. It has free car, motorcycle and bicycle (secure) parking. The new wing features a passenger lift right to the Parking level. What has not changed is the friendly, efficient, service and the superb food at both breakfast and dinner. I look forward to my fourth visit!

The hotel is located along the river Rhine with stunning views, in walking distance (around 100 meters) from the ferry to Linz. The rooms are pretty basic, the bathroom is very good. Very friendly staff. The best is the breakfast at the terrace.