Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen, Hesse, Germany

• Old charm, modern comfort: Positioned on the cusp of a historic spa town and beautiful forested nature, The Welcome Hotel Bad Arolsen (formerly part of the adjacent 18th-century palace) is a step back in time. Traces of the past linger in the hotel’s dark wooden beams and Baroque façade, and guest rooms balance historic charm with uplifting, warm lighting, abstract art and plenty of comfy spots to sink into.

• Wellness haven: There’s no need to leave your hotel to enjoy the deep relaxation and healing of your spa-town setting – head down to the spa, sourced with water from the healing Arolsen spring. Choose from five unique saunas (or drift through them all), float away your worries in the indoor or outdoor pool, soak up some whirlpool magic or book in for a massage or pampering treatment with top-range beauty products (fees apply).

• Atmospheric eats: In the morning, come down to a wholesome breakfast buffet to sample local and regional flavours alongside a steaming cup of tea or coffee. Enjoy sumptuous, seasonal dishes in the restaurant’s laid-back, rustic atmosphere, or freshen up for buffet or à la carte dining in the hotel’s alternative dining spot. When the sun shines, do as the Germans do and sip a local beer in the garden.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.