"Hotel Saigerhöh – Mixed Feelings Our experience at Hotel Saigerhöh left us with mixed feelings, but I’ll try to describe it as accurately as possible. From the moment we arrived, things felt a bit off. The hotel is located at the end of a dead-end street, past a football field and a small construction site, surrounded by a bit of forest and perched on top of a hill. While the view over the valley from the hotel is indeed stunning, the building itself and its architectural style are rather uninspiring. Upon arrival, we were offered a welcome drink on a small, half-covered terrace—which also serves as the hotel's main smoking area. I understand that smoking is still relatively common in Germany, but we stayed there for no more than five minutes. When I told the reception staff I didn’t want to sit among smokers and asked if this was a usual practice, they seemed quite puzzled by the question. The hotel is large and spread across both sides of the street, connected by underground tunnels. We were given a short tour by a student worker, which was helpful. Our room was very spacious but extremely dated—the decor felt like it hadn’t changed since my grandmother’s time. It was hard to feel comfortable in it. The bathroom, however, had been recently renovated, so I suspect not all rooms have been updated yet. The wellness area is appreciated and has potential, but given the available space, more could certainly be done with it. In the evening, we went for a drink at the bar. Despite there being only three tables with guests, the bartender still managed to take over 30 minutes to serve us two drinks. We had dinner at the hotel only once (at €60 per person), and it was a real disappointment. While the dishes were nicely presented, the quality was far below what you’d expect from a 4-star hotel. The risotto, for instance, was unpleasant and far too salty. The fish was supposedly filleted but had not been cleaned properly—basic mistakes. This lack of quality was also noticeable in the service during both dinner and breakfast. The restaurant staff seemed uncoordinated and lost, with no clear supervision. At one point, our dessert was served to the wrong table, taken back to the kitchen, and then brought to us—by then, the sorbet was completely melted. That was the final straw for us. We decided to eat elsewhere for the remaining four nights. Interestingly, it seemed others had the same idea, as the hotel staff were actively encouraging guests at breakfast to reserve for dinner, even passing around a form to select your meal in advance. Breakfast itself was fairly extensive, but again, not up to 4-star standards. Food wasn’t fresh or properly presented—low-quality salmon, sour "freshly cut" fruit, etc. Also, finding a table on the terrace was a bit of a battle, as there weren’t enough of them. The only real highlights of the hotel were the wellness area and the view. Aside from that, I wouldn’t recommend this hotel, and I won’t be returning."

"Exceptional location, quiet and surrounded by nature. Breathtaking view of the mountains. Cozy and warm atmosphere. Helpful and attentive staff. Excellent meals. Near Badeparadies Titisee. Negative points: swimming pool a little cold, mattresses tired."

"Stayed here twice on our round-hike through the Black Forest. Really good service, great breakfast and big evening meals. Plenty of seats outside for summer drinks. Comfortable rooms, good wifi connection. Recommended."

"Clean and spacious room. Well soundproofed. Comfortable double beds, the only downside being that the pillows were too thick. Sufficiently large bathroom. Varied breakfast. Hotel in a quiet, convenient location. Reasonable price for the Christmas market season."

"We had a wonderful stay. The apartment was very tastefully and practically furnished, spotlessly clean, and we felt very comfortable. The sauna was the icing on the cake. We would love to come back!"