JUFA Hotel Kronach – Festung Rosenberg

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children
  : Breakfast was excellent, far in excess of expectations. The room was pretty, clean, so spacious and had wonderful views. Very well set out for a family of 4. Good hot water in the shower, and a fantastic playground that the kids (10 and 12) loved.
  : The luggage transfer service was unavailable to us on the day we arrived, and staff didn't know if it would be available on the day we were leaving. Luggage must be pulled through tunnels, over gravel, up cobblestone roads, and finally up a steep, skinny timber staircase. There was a lift to the bedroom floor. Also, no food or snacks was available for purchase in the hotel for children.

Good
Traveller Type: Family with Young Children

Wonderful
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Exciting experience sleeping in a fortress. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. Room was clean, big and comfortable (although I wish they would have been better matched to their surroundings and NOT as modern as they are). Missed opportunity in my humble opinion. No AC in the rooms but it's bearable in this kind of building. Breakfast was very good, bread from local bakery, etc. The guided tour was great (although only in German). Tour tickets also enable you to visit the museum in the fortress with some amazing artwork and sculptures.
  : Confusing with signage at arrival first. Unloading/loading of luggage is not being handled (yet?). A caddy driver needs to be hired or at least you should be allowed to drive up with your car to unload. This place is aimed at families and international travelers, so I was surprised to see this not being serviced. Very steep long walk over cobblestones and gravel path. If you have rolling suitcases, it's not very pleasant. Tour tickets should be available for purchase at hotel reception (and not just at entrance of the fortress.) I also didn't care for those lumpy pillows.