This guest house is ideally located in the green surroundings of Alpen, just 4.3 mi from the banks of the River Rhine. It offers uniquely decorated rooms and free WiFi. Free parking is available. Each of the rooms at Haus Gretchen Alpen has soundproof windows and is warmly furnished. It includes a flat-screen satellite TV. After check-in, guests receive a bottle of water and a welcome drink. Guests staying at Haus Gretchen Alpen are free to use a fully equipped, shared kitchen to prepare their own meals throughout the day, and hot drinks facilities, as coffee and tea, are available for free. In addition to their own rooms and apartments, guests are welcome to use many common facilities (subject to availability). Guests are also invited to use the BBQ facilities in the large garden during the summer. Several supermarkets and cafes are nearby, while the nearest filling station is 1640 ft away. The Dutch border is 22 mi from the guest house, and the old Roman town of Xanten, featuring a Cathedral and an Archaeological Park, is a 10-minute drive away. This city became a climate health resort in 2014. Guests can visit the Bislicher Island and enjoy its pristine landscape and diversity of flora and fauna. Providing free on-site parking upon request, Haus Gretchen Alpen is 16 mi from Duisburg. It is 25 mi from the Düsseldorf Exhibition Center and 22 mi from Weeze Airport. Düsseldorf Airport is a 40-minute drive away. Just 3.1 mi away from the property, motorway A57 leads to Düsseldorf and Netherlands.

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Property highlights

Free Private Parking Available On Site


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 king bed
Living room:
2 sofa beds
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
or
3 twin beds
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Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Robin_b
    Germany Germany
    I liked that they had a whole kitchen that every guest can use and a living room with a kicker
  • Peter
    United States of America United States of America
    I stayed at Haus Gretchen Alpen during my 18-day solo ride along the Rhine and my stay was almost at the end of the trip. I arrived early and ate lunch outside in the grounds of the hotel in a nicely laid out garden which has tables and chairs. ...
  • Anuptha
    United States of America United States of America
    The host was really sweet and cooperative by extending the checkout time by half an hour.

Area info

Amenities of Haus Gretchen Alpen
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional bathroom
  • Guest bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • High chair
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Badminton equipment
    Additional charge
  • Tennis equipment
    Additional charge
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Darts
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Game room
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Baby safety gates
  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Grocery deliveries
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Car rental
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • Arabic
  • German
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French
  • Dutch

House rules

Haus Gretchen Alpen takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per child, per night
Crib upon request
€ 20 per stay
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
€ 30 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Maestro Mastercard Visa EC-Card American Express Cash is not accepted Haus Gretchen Alpen accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

There are a total of 3 extra beds which are available upon request. This has to be confirmed by the property in advance.

For check-ins between 20:00 and 22:00 there is a EUR 30 charge for check-in. Please contact the hotel in advance.

A bike storage for 4 bikes is available on request and costs EUR 2 per bike per night.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Haus Gretchen Alpen of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

Guests must meet one or more requirements to stay in this property: Proof of full Covid-19 vaccination, a recent valid negative coronavirus PCR test, or recent proof of coronavirus recovery.

FAQs about Haus Gretchen Alpen

  • Haus Gretchen Alpen offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Game room
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Darts
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    • Water park
    • Horseback riding
    • Bicycle rental
    • Badminton equipment
    • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • Tennis equipment
    • Temporary art galleries

  • Check-in at Haus Gretchen Alpen is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Room options at Haus Gretchen Alpen include:

    • Apartment
    • Twin/Double
    • Double

  • Haus Gretchen Alpen is 5.6 miles from the center of Xanten. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Haus Gretchen Alpen may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.