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Opal Hotel

Hotel in Idar-Oberstein with a bar

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Front of property
Lobby sitting area
Interior entrance
Lobby lounge
View from room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Mainzer Straße 34, Idar-Oberstein, RP, 55743
  • German Gemstone Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Edelstein Erlebniswelt
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Crag Church
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Frankfurt (HHN-Frankfurt - Hahn)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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Room options

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite

  • 398 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Double Room Single Use | Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 2551 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite Single Occupancy

  • 5210 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Double Sofa Beds OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Idar-Oberstein

Located within a 5-minute walk of German Gemstone Museum, Opal Hotel is within a few miles (5 km) of Edelstein Erlebniswelt. This 80-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like a bar/lounge, free in-room WiFi, and a business center.

What's nearby

  • German Gemstone Museum - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Edelstein Erlebniswelt - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Crag Church - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • German Mineral Museum - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bosselstein Castle - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles

Getting around

  • Idar-Oberstein Station - 4 min drive
  • Cologne - Bonn Airport (CGN) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eissalon San Marco - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Idarer Brauhaus - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Spiessbratenhaus Alte-Kanzlei - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Eissalon Venezia - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brasserie am Schleiferplatz - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Opal Hotel

Hotel in Idar-Oberstein with a bar
Opal Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a business center. Self parking is offered for EUR 6 per day. The front desk has multilingual staff that can help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and laundry facilities.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 26-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Hair dryers, desks, and wardrobes or closets are also available. Change of towels is available on request.

Languages

English, German, Polish, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 6 per night)
  • Self parking on site (EUR 6 per day)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 19 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00
Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), lockbox

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for EUR 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Dogs only
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 12 for children
  • Self parking fee: EUR 6 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 6 per night
  • Pet fee: EUR 7.5 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee: EUR 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM
  • Late check-out fee: EUR 20.00 (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property accepts major credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-8:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts major credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Opal Hotel Idar-Oberstein
Opal Idar-Oberstein
Opal Hotel Hotel
Opal Hotel Idar-Oberstein
Opal Hotel Hotel Idar-Oberstein

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Opal Hotel?

This hotel is located in Idar-Oberstein, just steps from German Gemstone Museum. You'll also find Saar-Hunsrueck Nature Park and Crag Church within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Opal Hotel?

As of Jul 1, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Opal Hotel on Jul 2, 2025 start from $86.51, 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 for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Opal Hotel?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 6 per day.

Does Opal Hotel have a casino at the property?

No, Opal Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Opal Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Are there hot tubs at Opal Hotel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Opal Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Opal Hotel offers buffet breakfast each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will Opal Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at Opal Hotel for a fee of EUR 7.5 per pet, per night.

Does Opal Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Where is the closest airport to Opal Hotel?

The closest major airport to Opal Hotel is Frankfurt (HHN-Frankfurt - Hahn), which is 21.8 mi away (45 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Opal Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Opal Hotel.

Opal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 124 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kenneth

Traveled with group, Business traveler
This hotel is dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Katye

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Go with a better option than here

Reception is only open 15:00-20:00 so if you need anything or have questions before or after these times, you cannot reach anyone. Check out is at 11:00. Since no one is available at the desk, you cannot check out manually if you prefer to settle charges and have a receipt in your hand before you leave. You must drop your keys in a box and hope they do not mess up your bill. The customer service is non existent, and the rooms are very basic. Cleanliness was good, and the breakfast was normal for a European breakfast. The view from the dining facility on the 19th floor is lovely. The morning staff was friendly, unlike the front desk reception staff who are cold and robotic, lacking any hospitality customer service training. Overall, there's a sinister energy about this place, so we would not choose to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mohamed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quite area. Strategic place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gentleman at desk very helpfull and arranged for after hours check in.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

M Shahim

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in Idar Oberstein
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Vesna

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Ali

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yader

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
the Locals were very nice. The breakfast room had bugs, which was a little disappointing
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

weh2nd, Kansas City

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was a good value for the money. Breakfast was included. The breakfast had a large variety of options.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Staff & service

Nice staff

Staff members were very friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

W H

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Outdated hotel with friendly staff

The carpet is very old and stained, very friendly staff, internet was working during one day, breakfast was modest, the bread was dry and the eggs sunny side up was cold during the first day. Next time I will look for another hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

A breath of fresh Bavarian air

Spent one night in the hotel before I meet with my family. Certain amount of old world charm in the town. Difficult time on a Sunday, since many businesses are closed. If you have a free night spend, Idar-Oberstein, do it, it allows you to relax. Just a great place to collect your thoughts and enjoy the rest of your trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Michael

Great view

Not a pretty building but our room on the 12th floor was spacious and the view was amazing. Breakfast on the 19th floor was not so good. The hotel caters for coach loads of visitors especially from China and one party got to breakfast before us - nothing left, we had to wait for bread and eggs to be cooked.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Opal Hotel matches its name!

good room, though a bit dated, very good breakfast buffet and right in the center of the Idar part of Idar-Overstein, next to lots of gem stone dealers and jewellers. lots of restaurants in 1-5 min walking distance (nearest is approx 50 m away) Stayed there for the 2nd time as location and facilities so good for a business trip in matters of gemstones.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast offered!! Great location-right in the center of Idar. Lots within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

jonas

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

staff could use some improvement

Opal is a decent hotel, and was satisfactory in comfort, cleanliness and location. One slight problem I had was with the front desk. As my party left 10 minutes before me, they left instructions with the front desk for me to collect. When I arrived 10 minutes later at 11 am, I found no one at the front desk. I waited, ringing the bell for 15 minutes as people came and went from the hotel lobby. There was no sign or indication when the staff might return. Additionally, I was later given incorrect directions to a local shop. I was not impressed with the quality of the staff.

6/10 Okay

Chris, Cambridge UK

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

OK if you are not fussy !!

The hotel is part of an ugly 20 storey building and does not fit in with surrounding buildings. The rooms were in need of a modernisation and good re-vamp. The water in the toilet was yellow however many times you flushed it. The breakfast was in a room more like a school dining room, clean but looking like something out of the 60'S

4/10 Poor

Joanna, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel needs renovating

The hotel is in much need of some renovations. I've never been to a hotel where they didn't have an outlet close to the bed or night stand. The configuration of the rooms were just strange. The water pressure in the bathroom was aweful, it took me forever to wash my hair. Another thing is that the tiles in the bathroom needed a good scrubbing, not impressed. The breakfast was okay, nothing to rave about. The location was okay. There were restaurants very close to the hotel. However the hotel is a good walk (approx 30min) from the city centre. Lastly, the staff were very kind and always willing to help.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Idar Hotel

We enjoy staying at the Opal each year. It is in the center of Idar with a beautiful view front and back rooms. Breakfast on top floor with even a better view. Breakfast not the biggest variety but plenty. Great coffee as well. Thank you Opal.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service