[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Hotel Residenz23 Riverfront hotel in Weilburg with free parking ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/eae40773.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/68c191bb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/c6ed2726.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/2d811cb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 10.00 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/41d6e10d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Hotel Residenz23 offers a quiet retreat along the river. Guests can relax on the sunny terrace, browse the book collection in the library, or use the convenient laundry facilities. Visitors consistently note the comfortable, peaceful atmosphere of this riverside haven. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Laundry - Breakfast available - Pet-friendly - Housekeeping - Parking included - Business services ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 19 - Oct. 20](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 20 - Oct. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 24 - Oct. 26](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 31 - Nov. 2](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=23260330&PinnedHotelID=23260330&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 3+ beds Showing 6 of 6 rooms ![Classic Single Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/8fce620b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Single Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Classic Double Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/41158edd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Classic Double Room, Non Smoking ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/331d8ba3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Non Smoking ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV 2 bedrooms Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 236 sq ft - 2 bedrooms - Sleeps 4 - 4 Large Twin Beds ![Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/68c191bb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Superior Double Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/0241dde2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Double Room, Non Smoking, Courtyard Area 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 172 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ![Business Single Room, Non Smoking](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23270000/23260400/23260330/c5cd23a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Business Single Room, Non Smoking 8.0 Very good 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Private bathroom Free bottled water Desk Daily housekeeping - 129 sq ft - Sleeps 1 - 1 Double Bed ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. More rewards for more adventures! [Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWeilburg-Hotels-Hotel-Residenz23.h23260330.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FWeilburg-Hotels-Hotel-Residenz23.h23260330.Hotel-Information) ## About the area Located in Weilburg, Hotel Residenz23 is near a train station and on a river. Weilburg Castle and Braunfels Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Braunfels Golf Course and Attighof Golf Club eV. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Buderus Arena Wetzlar or Rosengartchen. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Weilburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Weilburg.dx602803) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.48226%2C8.26933&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AO-bX9eqVl9i73__eOOF_-MSGTU=) Frankfurter Straße 23, Weilburg, Hessen, 35781 ### What's nearby - Weilburg Castle - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Lahn Hiking Trail - 10 min walk - 0.9 km - Terrakotta-Armee Weilburg - 4 min drive - 2.7 km - Kubach Crystal Cave - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Braunfels Castle - 11 min drive - 12.7 km ### Getting around - Weilburg Station - 11 min walk - Frankfurt Airport (FRA) - 60 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Turmschmiede - ‬8 min walk - ‪Tommy's - ‬11 min walk - ‪Hotel Lahnschleife - ‬13 min walk - ‪Landgasthof bei Kleins - ‬4 min drive - ‪Istanbul Restaurant - ‬12 min walk ## About this property ### Hotel Residenz23 Hotel by the river At Hotel Residenz23, you can look forward to a terrace, a library, and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Free self parking - Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a vending machine, and 1 meeting room - Free newspapers, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe Room features All guestrooms at Hotel Residenz23 have amenities such as free bottled water. Other conveniences in all rooms include: - Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries - Flat-screen TVs with cable channels - Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks ## Similar properties ![Indoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16090000/16084300/16084231/abe1242f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Lahnschleife Weilburg - Pool - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.6 Excellent 71 reviews CA $176 CA $189 total includes taxes & fees Oct 23 - Oct 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-23&endDate=2025-10-24&selected=16084231&PinnedHotelID=16084231&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dinner served, Regional cuisine](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4910000/4905100/4905083/04f8cf0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Zur Krone Loehnberg - Breakfast included - Spa - Pet-friendly - Parking included 8.8 Excellent 159 reviews CA $161 CA $173 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=4905083&PinnedHotelID=4905083&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Sauna](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/7000000/6590000/6585200/6585198/7b39bce2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Schlosshotel Braunfels Braunfels - 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Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Business services 8.4 Very good 5 reviews CA $159 CA $170 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=114557678&PinnedHotelID=114557678&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; EUR 10 per person ### Things to do - Library ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Free newspapers in lobby - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk - Vending machine ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Meeting room ### Outdoors - On a river - Terrace ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - 2 buildings - 2 floors - Banquet hall - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Free bottled water ### More - Desk - Heating - Phone ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open Monday - Saturday (7:00 AM - 7:00 PM) and Sunday - Sunday (8:00 AM - 3:00 PM) Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between December 31 and January 05. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 8 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.00 per night Cribs (infant beds) are available for EUR 10.00 per night ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 10.00 per person - Pet fee: EUR 8 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Crib (infant bed) fee: EUR 10.00 per night - Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.00 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know 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 Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms ### Property is also known as Hotel Residenz23 Weilburg Residenz23 Weilburg Residenz23 Hotel Residenz23 Hotel Hotel Residenz23 Weilburg Hotel Residenz23 Hotel Weilburg ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Hotel Residenz23 pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 8 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Residenz23? > As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Residenz23 on Oct 20, 2025 start from CA $151.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Weilburg-Hotels-Hotel-Residenz23.h23260330.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Hotel Residenz23? > Self parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at Hotel Residenz23? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at Hotel Residenz23? > Check-out is at 11 AM. ### Where is Hotel Residenz23 located? > Situated on a river, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Weilburg Castle, Bergbau- und Stadtmuseum Weilburg, and Lahn Hiking Trail. Terrakotta-Armee Weilburg and Kubach Crystal Cave are also within 3 mi (5 km). Weilburg Station is 11 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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