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Are drinks also available in the hotel outside breakfast times?
Yes, chilled drinks, water, soft drinks, beer and wine are available around the clock (24/7) in the so-called Kiosk of Trust. The historic salon is available to guests all day as a lounge for working, reading or socializing.
Are the rooms suitable for smokers?
No, all rooms in the Villa Bleichröder are non-smoking rooms. If the smoking ban is violated, the hotel may charge compensation of 150 euros.
Are there charging facilities for electric cars nearby?
There is a public parking garage with a charging station (type A) on Seestraße, which is about an eight-minute walk from the villa. It is advisable to check availability in advance.
Can I give vouchers for the Villa Bleichröder as a gift?
Yes, vouchers for hotel accommodation can be purchased via the hotel’s online voucher store. The vouchers are suitable as a gift for spending time together at the Baltic Sea and can be ordered with an individual value.
Can the Cosy Souterrain also be used by two people?
The room is generally designed as a single room and equipped with a 140 cm wide box-spring bed. Double occupancy is possible on request, with a surcharge for the additional person and breakfast.
Do the Premium rooms have a balcony or a special view?
Yes, the Premium rooms are equipped with French balconies and characteristic arched windows. They offer architectural details that emphasize the historical charm of the listed building. The spacious seating area invites you to linger and work.
Does Villa Bleichröder have a sister hotel?
Yes, the Hotel und Stadtbad Oderberger in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg is the sister hotel of the Villa Bleichröder. The historic boutique hotel has 70 rooms, a 20-metre-long pool with sauna in a listed neo-Renaissance-style swimming hall and a breakfast and fireside cocktail bar.
For which occasions can the Villa Bleichröder be rented exclusively?
The villa can be booked exclusively for retreats, team events, workations, family celebrations, friends’ weekends or weddings. The offer is aimed at groups who want to spend a special time-out in a private setting directly on the Baltic Sea.
How big is the Cozy room and who is it suitable for?
The Cozy room is located on the second floor of the villa and is approx. 15 m² in size. It is particularly suitable for single travelers and offers a comfortable retreat with a historic ambience directly on the Baltic Sea.
How can I contact the hotel or make a booking?
The hotel can be contacted by telephone on 038378 / 3620 and by e-mail at info@villa-bleichroeder.de. The address is: Villa Bleichröder, Delbrückstraße 14, 17424 Seebad Heringsdorf. Room bookings can be made directly via the website.
How do I get to Villa Bleichröder by public transport?
The Seebad Heringsdorf train station is around five to eight minutes’ walk away. The journey from Berlin and Hamburg takes around four hours by Deutsche Bahn and around three and a half hours by Flixbus from Berlin. There is a bus stop directly in front of the villa, and the Kaiserbäder are well connected by the Bäderexpress.
How does the long-term discount work for bookings?
A discount of 15 percent on the room rate is automatically granted for stays of at least four nights. It is not necessary to enter a code separately – the discount is automatically applied when booking online via the website.
How far is it from Villa Bleichröder to the beach?
The Baltic Sea beach is only a two-minute walk from the villa. The hotel is located in the first row directly on the beach promenade of Heringsdorf. The neighboring seaside resort of Ahlbeck is about a 15-minute walk away.
How is the Diana Suite divided and equipped?
The Diana Suite extends over two connected rooms on the second floor of the villa. The living room has a desk, TV and a sofa bed, which can be made up if required. The separate bedroom is furnished with a box-spring bed and a second TV. Both rooms have French balconies with a view of the garden.
How many guests can be accommodated in an exclusive booking?
The villa has 10 double rooms (bed widths 160 to 180 cm, no single beds) and 3 single rooms. Depending on occupancy, up to approx. 23 people can stay overnight. Twin seating (twin beds) is not available.
How many people can the basement family room accommodate?
The basement family room offers space for up to four people, making it the ideal room for families. With an area of approx. 25 m², it is one of the more spacious rooms in the hotel.
Is breakfast included in the room rate?
Yes, the daily breakfast buffet and use of the indoor pool are included in the price of every room booking. Coffee and tea are also available to guests free of charge throughout the day in the lounge.
Is it possible to rent Villa Bleichröder exclusively?
From September to May, it is possible to book the entire villa exclusively. The package includes all 11 rooms, use of the pool and sauna, daily breakfast and room cleaning. The offer is particularly suitable for retreats, team events, family celebrations or workations.
Is parking available at the hotel?
A limited number of parking spaces are available directly on the hotel grounds (20 to 25 euros per night). Early reservation is recommended. There are additional parking spaces about six minutes’ walk away for 12 euros per night, with arrivals possible until 6 pm.
Is the Diana Suite also suitable for families?
The pull-out sofa bed in the living room (110 cm) and the division into two separate rooms make the suite ideal for families with children. The box-spring bed in the bedroom is 160 cm wide.
Is the family room near the pool?
Yes, the basement family room is located on the same floor as the indoor pool and is right next to it. This is a practical advantage for families with children, as the distance to the pool is particularly short.
Is there a connection between the villa and art history?
Yes, the painter Lyonel Feininger spent his summer vacations on Usedom between 1909 and 1912 and made numerous sketches during this time – including of the neighboring Villa Oppenheim. His traces on the island can be followed today on the Feininger cycle path, which starts at the waterfront promenade.
Is there a long-term discount for longer stays?
Yes, for stays of four nights or more, the hotel automatically grants a loyalty discount of 15 percent on the room rate. The discount is automatically taken into account when booking via the website.
Is Usedom also suitable for vacations outside the summer season?
Yes, Usedom also has its charm in the low season. The imperial spas offer cultural events, wellness offers and the tranquil atmosphere of the Baltic Sea coast all year round. At Villa Bleichröder, the pool and sauna are available as indoor facilities, and guests staying four nights or more benefit from a long-term discount.
What activities and excursion destinations are there on Usedom near the hotel?
The island of Usedom offers a wide range of activities: long sandy beaches invite you to swim, the historic imperial spa architecture can be discovered on walks along the promenade. There is also a beach bar, mini golf and a theater tent in summer in the immediate vicinity of the villa. The Feininger cycle path is recommended for cyclists.
What are the lighting conditions like in the basement family room?
The room is located in the basement and receives daylight through a floor-to-ceiling window with a light well in front. It is naturally a little darker than the rooms on the upper floors, but is offered at a lower preferential price.
What distinguishes the Cosy Souterrain from the other single rooms?
At approx. 18 m², the Cosy Souterrain is slightly larger than the single rooms on the second floor (approx. 15 m²), but is located in the basement. Due to its location in the basement, it is less bright than the rooms on the upper floors and is therefore offered at an attractive preferential price.
What do the Premium rooms offer compared to other categories?
At around 25 m², the Premium rooms are the most spacious standard rooms in the hotel. They have wooden floors, French balconies with arched windows, a desk, a seating area and a shower. Thanks to the generous amount of space, they are particularly suitable for longer stays and workations.
What does the breakfast buffet include?
The buffet focuses on fresh regional products and includes homemade waffles, scrambled eggs made from organic eggs, fresh fruit salad, patisserie, various spreads and coffee specialties. Coffee and tea are also available to guests free of charge throughout the day outside of breakfast times.
What facilities and amenities does the hotel offer?
The hotel offers a 7-meter-long indoor pool with a water temperature of 27 degrees, a sauna (use 8 euros), a daily breakfast buffet with regional products, a historic salon, a sun terrace and a kiosk with drinks around the clock. Bathrobes and towels are provided at reception.
What facilities does the Cosy single room offer?
The room has wooden flooring, a French balcony, a 140 cm wide box-spring bed and a shower or bathtub. On request, the room can also be used by two people – there is a surcharge for the additional occupancy and breakfast.
What historical stages has the villa gone through?
After its construction in 1908, the villa initially served as a family residence. When the National Socialists came to power, the Bleichröder family left Germany. The building was then used as an air force recreation center, later as a sanatorium for the Soviet army and as an FDGB vacation resort. After reunification, the building was renovated in line with its listed status and has been run as a hotel since the late 1990s.
What is included in the price of the exclusive rental?
The rental price from 1,000 euros per night includes all 11 rooms, use of the pool and lounge, daily breakfast and room cleaning. The minimum stay is two nights, bookable in the low season from October to April.
What is the sculpture 'Die Bogenspannerin' all about?
The bronze sculpture in the villa’s garden was created by sculptor Ferdinand Lepcke and has stood there as the property’s landmark since around 1910. Due to the arch, it was often mistakenly identified as Diana, the goddess of hunting – hence the hotel’s name “Hotel Diana” for a time.
What is the Villa Bleichröder and where is it located?
Villa Bleichröder is a historic boutique hotel in the seaside resort of Heringsdorf on the island of Usedom. The listed building in neo-baroque style is located directly on the beach promenade in the first row to the Baltic Sea. It has 11 individually designed rooms, an indoor pool, a sauna and a spacious garden.
What makes the Comfort rooms at Villa Bleichröder so special?
The Comfort rooms are approx. 20 m² in size and are located on the first and second floors of the hotel. They impress with their preserved historical style with elements such as tassel curtains, real wood cupboards and some even have free-standing bathtubs. All rooms have wooden floors and are equipped with a shower or bathtub.
What makes the Villa Bleichröder concept special?
The concept combines the preservation of the historical heritage with modern hotel comfort. During the modernization, the focus is on preserving the listed elements and architectural details while offering contemporary comfort. The hotel stands for closeness to nature, tranquillity and relaxation.
What room categories are available at Villa Bleichröder?
The hotel offers five different room categories: Cosy single room (approx. 15 m²), Comfort double room (approx. 20 m²), Premium room (approx. 25 m²), the Diana Suite (two rooms on the 2nd floor) and basement rooms in the basement. All rooms are individually furnished and reflect the historical charm of the Kaiserbäder architecture.
What special features does the Diana Suite bathroom have?
The bathroom in the Diana Suite is one of the highlights of the room: it features a free-standing bathtub and two washbasins. The care products are from an organic and vegan brand. The light-flooded rooms make the suite particularly attractive for longer stays.
What specials and offers are available at Villa Bleichröder?
The hotel offers three central specials: the exclusive rental of the entire villa for groups (September to May), the long-term special with a 15 percent discount from four nights and gift vouchers for hotel stays at the Baltic Sea.
When and where is breakfast served at Villa Bleichröder?
The breakfast buffet is served daily from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the historic salon. In fine weather, guests can also have breakfast on the large sun terrace with a view of the countryside.
When are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is possible from 15:00 (suite from 15:30), check-out is until 10:30. Additional charges may apply for late check-out: 50 percent of the daily rate will be charged until 15:00 and the full daily rate after 15:00.
When was Villa Bleichröder built and by whom?
The neo-baroque villa was built in 1908 as the summer residence of the Jewish Bleichröder banking family. Around 1900, Heringsdorf was a popular summer residence for Berlin’s upper class and was also known as the “Nice of the Baltic”.
Which rooms are available for events?
In addition to the 11 rooms, there is a large lounge, a sun terrace and breakfast terrace, a spacious garden, an indoor pool with sauna and a leisure room with table tennis. The location directly on the beach promenade also provides quick access to the beach and leisure activities.
Who are the Comfort rooms particularly suitable for?
The Comfort rooms are ideal for couples or guests who want to experience the authentic historical charm of the villa. The architectural details and high-quality furnishings make the rooms a stylish place to stay with the flair of the Imperial Baths era.
Who runs the Villa Bleichröder?
The villa is run by the Jaeschke family, who took over the listed building in 2023 and modernized it piece by piece. Dr. Verena Jaeschke is the second generation of the family to run the hotel. The family also runs the GLS Campus in Berlin with a language school, event location and the sister hotel Oderberger in Prenzlauer Berg.