Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen
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About this property
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include an arcade/game room and a banquet hall.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. This hotel has 5 meeting rooms available for events. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Hotel Ochsen, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 31 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
With a stay at Hotel Ochsen in Merklingen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Pony and Fairytale Park and Laichingen Vertical Cave. This hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from Todtsburger Höhle and 9.3 mi (15 km) from Blautopf.
What's nearby
Pony and Fairytale Park(2.8 miles)
Laichingen Vertical Cave(5.5 miles)
Todtsburger Höhle(8.1 miles)
Blautopf(9.3 miles)
Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren(9.4 miles)
City Outlet Geislingen(10.3 miles)
Burgruine Hiltenburg(10.8 miles)
Ave Maria Monastery(11.6 miles)
Familien Abfahrt(12.1 miles)
Gosbach Chapel(12.6 miles)
Filsursprung(12.7 miles)
Reussenstein Castle(13.1 miles)
Sommerrodelbahn Donnstetten(13.4 miles)
Bobbahn Donnstetten(13.4 miles)
Donnstetten Ski Lift(13.4 miles)
The nearest major airport is Stuttgart Airport (STR)(34.9 miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-Smoking Rooms
Room Service
Banquet Facilities
Safe-Deposit Box
Location
Pony and Fairytale Park (2.8 miles)
Laichingen Vertical Cave (5.5 miles)
Todtsburger Höhle (8.1 miles)
Blautopf (9.3 miles)
Urgeschichtliches Museum Blaubeuren (9.4 miles)
City Outlet Geislingen (10.3 miles)
Guest reviews
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Based on 629 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
60%
Couple
16%
Family
23%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
Across reviews, Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen earns praise for friendly staff, very good on-site dining and breakfast, and convenient highway access with parking, while some guests report small or dated rooms, occasional noise, and slow breakfast refills late.
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What guests think
Across reviews, Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen earns praise for friendly staff, very good on-site dining and breakfast, and convenient highway access with parking, while some guests report small or dated rooms, occasional noise, and slow breakfast refills late.
Guests frequently describe clean, modern spaces and comfortable beds. One review mentioned an unexpected restaurant closure, and a few noted warm rooms or awkward air conditioning alongside compact or dated bathrooms. Best for travelers prioritizing ease and efficiency.
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Facilities
Ample on-site parking is highlighted, and several note modern facilities; a TV issue and air conditioning placement were inconveniences but were either minor or promptly addressed.
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Harvey
May 13, 2024
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Gerrit
Dec 29, 2024
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Martin
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alexander
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Celine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anja
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Johannes
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Mechthild
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Seonaid
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Mle
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Cleanliness
Reviews consistently note clean rooms and well-kept spaces. One guest reported mold on bathroom sealant.
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ben
Feb 25, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Meino
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Alexander
Jun 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Jonas
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anja
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mle
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Rooms
Rooms range from modern and comfortable—with some noted as spacious and with good mattresses—to small or a bit worn, with occasional noise from road or neighbors. Several mention compact bathrooms, sloped ceilings, or warm rooms and awkward air conditioning.
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Martin
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Michael
Feb 9, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Annette
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Thomas
Jul 29, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Janette
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Celine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jonas
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Johannes
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Guy
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Mechthild
Aug 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
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Service
Service is widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with quick responses to small issues and a family-friendly approach. One guest wished a restaurant closure had been communicated in advance.
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Birgit
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Meino
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jörg
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Heike
Nov 1, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Maria
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Janette
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Celine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jonas
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anja
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Johannes
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Location
Convenient for motorway access and popular as a stopover, with a village setting some find calm. A few mention traffic from the busy road.
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Harvey
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gerrit
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Arjan
Sep 13, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Martin
Feb 1, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Arie
Feb 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Annette
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marita
May 12, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Guy
Feb 26, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Koen
Aug 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Mle
May 9, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
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Dining
The on-site restaurant is widely praised for quality dinners, with some describing it as outstanding or excellent; pricing is noted as upscale. Breakfast is generally very good to excellent, though a few mentioned slow refills or items feeling tired near the end.
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Birgit
Mar 10, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Gerrit
Dec 29, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Jörg
Oct 18, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Annette
Jan 28, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Janette
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Celine
Aug 21, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Jonas
Oct 2, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Anja
Oct 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Johannes
Apr 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Marcus
Mar 28, 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
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Janette
Oct 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Meino
Jul 8, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Harvey
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Seonaid
Sep 24, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Fabiola
Jul 11, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
FAQs about Hotel & Restaurant Ochsen Merklingen
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
Does the property allow pets?
Pets are allowed with a fee of EUR 10 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Early check-in is available for a fee, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property has step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility features are not provided.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in Merklingen, within a 10-minute drive of Pony and Fairytale Park and Laichingen Vertical Cave. It is approximately 8.1 miles from Todtsburger Höhle and 9.3 miles from Blautopf.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are welcome at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
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- 2026-09-11: 115.2282141204071USD
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- 2026-09-20: 112.7101111341858USD
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- 2026-09-23: 116.32838626731872USD
- 2026-09-24: 116.60843379714966USD
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- 2026-09-27: 116.59843368415832USD
- 2026-09-28: 116.59843368415832USD
- 2026-09-29: 116.37408332313538USD
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- 2026-10-21: 115.23262410812379USD
- 2026-10-22: 115.23262410812379USD
- 2026-10-23: 115.23262410812379USD
- 2026-10-24: 117.8963542943573USD
- 2026-10-25: 113.08787937774659USD
- 2026-10-26: 117.86824395011902USD
- 2026-10-27: 115.32823299674988USD
- 2026-10-28: 115.3609485394287USD
- 2026-10-29: 116.59843368415832USD
- 2026-10-30: 118.0086625730896USD
- 2026-10-31: 115.3609485394287USD
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- 2026-11-04: 115.32823299674988USD
- 2026-11-05: 115.32823299674988USD
- 2026-11-06: 115.3609485394287USD
- 2026-11-07: 116.59843368415832USD
- 2026-11-08: 115.34823322273255USD
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- Pet fee: EUR 10 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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