Alsace - Hotel L'Ami Fritz
 

Budman, this will probably grab your attention, as you've commented here numerous times on this hotel. It's been nearly a year since we've been to Alsace, and I'm looking to book a room for the beginning of May.

I'd like to know if you (or anyone else) did the half-board option or have eaten at this hotel for dinner.

Also, is Ottrott a village with at least a couple of restaurant choices? How would you contrast it with Kaysersberg or Riquewihr? My wife and I are Alsace veterans, but we've nevered ventured into this village, and we're looking for a different place to stay that is of good quality.

Finally, is the distance between Ottrott and Obernai walkable, weather permitting?

We spent a few nights at L'Ami Fritz, and I would recommend it as a very nice 3***. Clean, large rooms, typical breakfast with meats, cheese, breads, and the like for 10 Euro. We had dinner there twice but didn't partake of the 1/2 board. The food was very good. They close for dinner one night during the week, and I can't remember which night. We had to go elsewhere for dinner. We drove to Obernai that evening for dinner (Thai).

There was not a whole lot to do in the town -- a couple of wine tasting shops.

The inside portion of the restaurant was closed, and he only served outside (it was June and very warm).

There were a couple of restaurants in town, but we didn't pay much attention to them --

I'm not sure I would walk to Obernai, but it is well worth a visit. ((b))

I stayed there for 2 nights last October, and really liked this hotel. Yes, I did the half-board option, but I don't think I would do it again, as the choice is limited. It was definitely a bargain, though, and good. The restaurant is very popular, as is the hotel, so book in plenty of time. In October they were fully booked on one of the nights I wanted.

Ottrott is a lovely village, but I think smaller than Kaysersberg or Riquewihr(I also stayed in Kaysersberg 2 nights). There seemed to be some great walking and hiking areas around Ottrott, and walks to other villages. Obernai might be pretty far to walk, but a fairly short drive. If I go back to Alsace (and I certainly hope to), I will definitely plan to stay at the L'Ami Fritz again - it was my favorite.
And that area around Ottrott seemed less touristy than further down the Route des Vins. I loved it!

A nice hotel but not impressed with dinner but that's not a judegement on this place. We didn't like the cuisene of this ara of France.

thanks for the replies, but unfortunately the hotel is booked for May dates we wanted.

Riffic, sorry to hear the hotel is booked for your dates! I'm not surprised, though, as it is very nice, and the rates are reasonable. I think it's quite popular with Germans.. probably everybody.

Here's the website I used to find accommodations in the Alsace region. Hope it is helpful.

http://www.visit-alsace.com/hotels/index.html#1 ((b))