Pet-Friendly Hotels in Bensheim for Families with Dogs

For a family with a dog, Bensheim is a quiet base rather than a destination. The hotels offer spa and wellness areas, bike rental and family-friendly setups, so the choice depends on where you want to sleep: the town centre, by the station, or in Auerbach. The dog policy is stated for three hotels, and no description gives a size limit or a fee.

Parkhotel Krone is a four-star hotel in the Auerbach district of Bensheim, with tastefully furnished rooms in a country house style, each with an en suite bathroom, free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. Guests can eat at two restaurants serving international and German specialities. The hotel has a spa and wellness area, is pet-friendly and rents bikes. It is the choice for a family that wants a quiet, country-house stay outside the centre, with two restaurants on site and a spa for the adults while the children rest. The description does not state a size limit for dogs, so ask before you book.

Hotel Bacchus is a four-star hotel in central Bensheim, just a three-minute walk from the train station. It has classic-style rooms with air conditioning, cable TV and a refrigerator, free Wi-Fi throughout, a restaurant and private parking. It also has a spa and wellness area, is pet-friendly and provides bike rental. The three-minute walk from the station is what I would value most, because it makes arriving by train with children, luggage and a dog simple, and the private parking suits families who drive. Combined with the spa, the restaurant and bike rental, it is a complete base for a short break with a dog.

Hotel Restaurant Felix is a four-star hotel in central Bensheim with bright, individually designed rooms, each painted by a different artist. It has a comfortable seating area and a desk in each room, a spa and wellness area, pet-friendly facilities, family suites and bike rental. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas, and private parking is provided. It is the most clearly family-oriented of the three, because it states family suites alongside the pet policy, and the artist-painted rooms make it more distinctive than the others. If your family likes a design hotel with a personal touch, this is the one to look at first.

Gästehaus Präsenzhof is the exception. It offers comfortable family rooms with private bathrooms, city views, a work desk, TV and soundproofing, free WiFi, private check-in and check-out, a lift, a minimarket, daily housekeeping, a child-friendly buffet breakfast and room service. Its description does not mention pets, so I would not book it for a dog without writing to the hotel first. For the three hotels that do state a policy, I would still ask about size limits and fees, because the descriptions give neither, and keep the answer in writing.