Parkhotel Wittekindshof

Parkhotel Wittekindshof was a fantastic choice for a friend’s 50th birthday celebration in Dortmund. The room was excellent: comfortable, clean, spacious and really well presented. The location was great too, especially with a 24-hour petrol station next door that even does burgers — very useful after a late night! The staff were genuinely friendly, welcoming and helpful throughout, which made the stay even better. The hot water was brilliant, and the hairdryer deserves its own five-star review — powerful enough to make you feel red-carpet ready. Only tiny suggestion: a microwave or way to heat food in the room would be handy.

Booked months in advance on a family recommendation. We had long journeys both on arrival and departure so I emailed the Hotel to explain and request a quiet room location. Got a quick and encouraging reply. However, on arrival we discovered there was a wedding reception in the garden and our ‘quiet’ room was directly above the party. I went to reception to ask when the event was expected to end. The churlish receptionist just said ‘in the night’. I mentioned our need for a good night’s rest and would have been happy to switch rooms to the front of the hotel but Germany’s worst receptionist just shrugged and said ‘we are full’. Fortunately I always book flexible…so we were out of there. Spoiled a nice evening in Dortmund. Can recommend the Gruner Baum restaurant if you do stay in the area though.

Nice very clean room. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable, quilt was too thin. Staff were quite blunt.

After we told the reception, that our room was cold, they turned the heat on. Then everything eas good Dinner was very good.

Good. Business stay.

Really loved our stay. Very friendly receptionist who was very helpful. Clean and tidy room. Enjoyed the balcony.