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Front of property
Lobby
In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi
Exterior
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Reviews

7.0 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bahnhofplatz 5, Pforzheim, 75175
  • Pforzheim Schmuckwelten
    5 min walk
  • Porter House Inn
    1 min walk
  • Pforzheim Central Station
    1 min walk
  • Pforzheim (UPF)
    4 min walk

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Beds

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Economy Single Room | In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Economy Single Room

  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Double Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, soundproofing, free WiFi

Comfort Triple Room

  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Hotel Residenz Pforzheim

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Restaurant
Breakfast available
4.0 out of 5, Very good, (578)
The price is CHF 60
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan
Hotel Residenz Pforzheim

About this property

Hotel Ruf

Hotel in Pforzheim with free breakfast
Along with express check-in, this smoke-free hotel has express check-out and a front desk safe. Free buffet breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a vending machine.
Hotel Ruf offers 51 accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. 40-cm flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower. This Pforzheim hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

During your stay at Hotel Ruf, you're just a quick walk from Central-North Black Forest Nature Park. Enjoy features like free breakfast and free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a lift and a vending machine
  • Steps from Central-North Black Forest Nature Park and 5 minutes on foot from Pforzheim Schmuckwelten
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Ruf also features a vending machine, express check-in, and express check-out.

This Pforzheim hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • Lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-cm flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 15
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 15
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: EUR 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 15 (subject to availability)
  • Cleaning/housekeeping/linen are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
The front desk at this property is open daily from noon - 8:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Property is also known as

Novum Hotel Ruf
Novum Ruf Pforzheim
Novum Ruf
Hotel Ruf Hotel
Hotel Ruf Pforzheim
Hotel Ruf Hotel Pforzheim
Novum Hotel Ruf Pforzheim

Hotel Ruf Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 91 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 55 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 259 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 259 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Douglass

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Overnight stay
It was very quiet in the hotel. Not many guests for a saturday. But it was clean enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Ease to transportation is amazing! Right across from the train station. The breakfasts were very good and staff was very friendly. No onsite parking. There is a parking garage 1/4 mile down the road. We had no issues with the walk and actually enjoyed them to get to the car. When you first see the building you appreciate the history. However there were people sitting and smoking on the step to get in and they didn’t move when we tried to get in with our bags. The carpet is stained in the main hall by the reception area and really set a bad first impression. However the rooms are very clean. We arrived and there is a night club on the main level that was under our room. It went until 5am. When you shut the windows it does help reduce the noise. But there is no ac. So you need to pick and choose do you want to be cool or listen to the club on the weekend. Thankful this wasn’t our first night in Germany. I can’t imagine having jet lag being up for 25 hours then not being able to sleep at all that first night. If you’re looking for a quick over mightier with access to amazing transportation this is the place. If your stay is longer then I would look for a quieter street (we enjoyed the open windows) or a place with AC.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cortis

Disliked: Staff & service
The place is a good (but not great stay) for the price. Recently renovated but some aspects need work. Ventilation is poor in our bathroom (no windows left it musty smelling). Some staff was unfriendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

thomas

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No parking for handicap
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Katia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We picked the hotel because of its excellent location across from the train station. At first we we highly irritated by the malfunctioning elevator and shabby entrance, but then found the rooms to be lovely, modern and clean and also enjoyed the breakfast in the breakfast area the next morning. The second impression is so much better than the first.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Kent, Flemingsburg

Disliked: Cleanliness
Room spacious. Clean. Hotel hall carpeting stained, not clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Elisabeth

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entrance was strange, there are many oddly set up doors that you must squeeze through with your luggage while you try to find reception. The stairwell and hallways were dirty, with stained carpet and general updates needed. The room itself was bright with high ceilings and big windows. Would have almost made up for the bad first impression - but unfortunately it was not clean. The floors showed many visible spots and dirt, definitely in need of a mop. The bathroom was also not well cleaned and the towels were stained. The bed was surprisingly comfortable and seemed clean. However, the hotel is surrounded by very loud bars and we were subjected to extremely loud music well into the night. I slept with headphones on in order to help block out the noise. At some point in the night I awoke to guests in the hotel shouting and slamming doors. As the hotel is not staffed through the night, there was no one to report this to, and the disturbance continued for about an hour. In the morning, the cleaning staff burst into the room without knocking or saying anything, and didn’t apologise when they saw the room was still occupied. Breakfast was ok, but I lost my appetite when I had to sort through several dirty or greasy plates in order to find a clean one.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

arian

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Domenik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Freddie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very spacious and clean room with high ceiling ! Very helpful team Christian and his guy helped and made my stay more comfortable. Great location, short walking distance to all restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Raz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great value
Recently refurbished hotel opposite station. Very comfortable and quiet when window closed. Only thing missing was towel hooks in the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

James

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rough or Ruff ?
Okay for sleeping. No frills. Basic. Not as ‘rough’ (English similar sounding word) as the hotel is named and other visitors have claimed. Nice chap at reception. Would stay again as reasonable priced.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yusaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
it was perfect. room was very clean and spacious. the view over the city was amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

Rose, Weehawken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
room renovated, nice and clean, close to the train station, no parking close, only in parking garage two blocks away - not comfortable with baggage,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had a great breakfast. Took in a car show in the city center. Helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marilynn

Clean cozy and convenient......
Very nice room. Clean and well organized and hotel is in a goog location. I found the staff helpful and friendly. It is somewhat hard to find out how to get into the building because there are so may small restaurants and shops that the entrance is hidden. Registration on the first floor is a bit hidden too.... I would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

C, Pforzheim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very hot weather, so with no air conditioning made it difficult to sleep, I know not a direct hotel problem, just this area experiencing hot days!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Birgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Das Zimmer war zweckmäßig eingerichtet, WLAN war vorhanden (ungeschützt). Das Frühstück war sehr gut. Leider gibt's Parkplätze nur in umliegenden Parkhäusern (ca. 300 m Fußweg). Das Personal war sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Martin

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness
Al hacer el check in pidieron el total del pago en efectivo, no traía efectivo y me hicieron ir a un cajero a retirar dinero para pagarlo y el día del check out me hicieron el cargo en mi tarjeta de crédito. Al parecer el hotel no notificó a Expedia que el pago ya se había realizado en efectivo y Expedia me volvió a hacer el cargo. Ahora tengo que tramitar un reembolso y me están pidiendo pasaporte y una cuenta bancaria. Me metieron en un problema por mala comunicación entre el hotel y Expedia. Ya hoy di de baja mi tarjeta y mi cuenta con Uds. no vuelvo a reservar a través de Expedia.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Katja, Bad Bevensen

Travelled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Von dieser Unterkunft ist abzuraten. Der Zugang zum Lift im Erdgeschoss ist blockiert. Sämtliche Teppiche in den Fluren sind mit unappetitlichen Flecken bedeckt ( sieht aus wie am Morgen nach einem feuchtfröhlichen 18. Geburtstag). In dem Zimmer ist ein unangenehmer Geruch. Die Fenster lassen sich nur auf Kosten des Lärms von der vielbefahrenen Straße öffnen. Die Renovierung, insbesondere des Badezimmers wurde ohne jede Fachkenntnisse durchgeführt und entsprechend ist der Zustand. Eine Klimaanlage ist nicht vorhanden. Auch gibt es keine Parkmöglichkeiten. Das angegebene Parkhaus bietet keine Stellplätze für Motorräder. Nur dank eines netten Parkwächters könnten wir auf seinem Privatplatz parken. Das Frühstück war mit Aufbackbrötchen, Plastikkäse und Filterkaffee aus der Pumpkanne unterer Standard. Das Zimmer und die Betten waren sauber.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

EDGAR

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024