Hotel Traube in Brodenbach

Our stay at Traube Tonbach was a mix of extraordinary highlights and unexpected disappointments. The Schwarzwaldstube was truly exceptional. The kitchen delivered an outstanding performance with remarkable precision and creativity, making every course memorable. The sommelier was equally impressive — knowledgeable, intuitive, and easily among the best we’ve encountered. This part of the experience is world‑class and absolutely lives up to its reputation. Unfortunately, the rest of the hotel did not reach the same standard. The rooms, spa, the regular restaurant, and the breakfast offering felt more in line with a 4‑star property, far from the luxury level one would expect at this price point. The staff often came across as disengaged, which further diminished the overall experience. The breakfast was particularly underwhelming: a small buffet, with some items already gone if you arrived later in the morning. The breakfast room itself had the atmosphere of a hostel rather than a luxury hotel. The spa situation was also inconvenient. To use the pool and fitness facilities, you had to cross the street to another building — not ideal, especially in winter.