Die Hirschgasse Heidelberg

Hirschgasse 3

Heidelberg, DE

Rating: 5 stars,3 michelin, Michelin:Little Red Castle for hotel.Varta Guide:3 stars for hotel,1 chefs hat for cuisine.(Only one in Heidelberg).Gault Millau:Little Red Castle for hotel, 15 points for cuisine (Only one in Heidelberg)

The most authentic hotel in Heidelberg guaranteeing the ultimate Heidelberg feeling. Since 1472 over 530 years of tradition as formerly the oldest student dueling house of Germany. Now 20 very private and luxuriously appointed suites by Laura Ashley. Big focus on wining and dining with two restaurants. The rustic Mensurstube with Student Prince museum and former guests like Mark Twain and also Count Otto von Bismarck. The award winning culinary flagship Le Gourmet tops any expectation of discerned guests. Historic location in a select residential area emphasizes the impression to actually live here. Own nearby vineyard Sunny side upon the bridge exclusively available to our guests.

Room Information

Salon Suite

Salon suites provide space for up to three persons bed width 160 cm, with Chesterfield sitting suite, cable-TV, Minibar, Telephone and safe. The decor of each suite is Laura Ashley, always unique and does not repeat. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub and additional integrated shower and separate toilet.2 Salon Suites have an additional bedroom with an own bathroom for single occupancy. The two bedrooms are separated by a salon - an own living area. All in all there are three rooms which accommodate easily 3 adults. There is also the possibility to put up a cot for a baby in the salon, so if really needed, also 3 adults and 1 baby could sleep in a salon suite.

Suite

Suites provide space for 2 persons, beds width 160 cm, some also 4-poster beds, with Chesterfield sitting suite, cable-TV, Minibar, Telephone and safe. The decor of each suite is Laura Ashley, always unique and does not repeat. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub and additional integrated shower.

Directions

North: N

Arriving from motorway North on A6 or A5 leave for Heidelberg on motorway A656. Follow hotelroute signs Die Hirschgasse. After entering Heidelberg, take first turning to the left towards Vangerowstrasse and keep to the left until you surpass the first bridge Ernst Walz Bruecke. Turn off immediately to the right after surpassing this bridge and cross the river Neckar. Turn right after crossing bridge and continue along the river embankment. After ca.3km you bypass the Old bridge (not open to cars) to your right side - continue driving another 500 mtr. You see the Heidelberg castle dominantly now. Turn off left at pedestrians crossing into the Hirschgasse. Welcome.

South: S

Arriving from motorway South on A6 or A5 leave for Heidelberg on motorway A656. Follow hotelroute signs Die Hirschgasse. After entering Heidelberg, take first turning to the left towards Vangerowstrasse and keep to the left until you surpass the first bridge Ernst Walz Bruecke. Turn off immediately to the right after surpassing this bridge and cross the river Neckar. Turn right after crossing bridge and continue along the river embankment. After ca.3km you bypass the Old bridge (not open to cars) to your right side - continue driving another 500 mtr. You see the Heidelberg castle dominantly now. Turn off left at pedestrians crossing into the Hirschgasse. Welcome.

Restaurants

Le Gourmet

Award winning gourmet restaurant.The only restaurant in town with a chefs hat in the Varta guide and 15 points in the Gault Millau. Sandstone walls. Very elegant and warm ambience with Laura Ashley fabrics wall and ceiling coverings and Parquet floor serving sophisticated French-Mediterranean cuisine. Very attentive young and friendly service. Also here we don not require our guests to dress up, but appreciate a smart leisure outfit.

Mensurstube

The Mensurstube is a historic room wood paneled all over, with intricate carvings and little student prince Museum featuring the bygone times of the fencing Heidelberg student corporations. From the ceiling swords hang to remind on the great tradition as Germanys oldest Student dueling hall. Lots of pictures, hats, mugs, pipes and books set the stage for a seldom opportunity to sample authentic regional dishes. Historic recipes for dumplings, knuckle of veal, or filled ox-tail and other traditional dishes are prepared by our master chef. Sit at over 200 year old tables in which Count Bismarck has carved his name into. We serve Radeberger Pilsener from the tap. There is no dress code. A little museum one can dine in and does not have to be quiet. If weather permits, we serve also on the rose terrace.