COVID-19 | Questions and answers

You can be sure that despite the transition from a pandemic to an endemic, we are implementing further extensive measures against COVID-19 in all quality-assured hotels of our cooperation, in addition to the standard hygiene regulations, so that you and the employees of our affiliated hoteliers are protected. Below we have compiled some answers to the most frequently asked questions about the current situation. The answer to your question is not here? Then we are happy to help: (weekdays from 09.30 to 17.30) Phone +49(0) 211 679 69 79 E-mail post(at)wh-r.com

In our hotels you will still experience wellness as a lifestyle: The four pillars of wellness "Relaxation", "Nutrition", "Exercise" and "Social Emotional Support" are written in capital letters. As usual, you can expect excellent service on site in a stylish ambience and special culinary delights. All partner hotels are surrounded by the most beautiful nature, which you can discover in a variety of ways. Hotel staff will be happy to give you tips & recommendations for cultural experiences, hiking or cycling routes and tell you which destinations are open on your tours.

Currently, guests and staff are legally obliged to wear a simple mouth and nose mask in public places. The wellness hotel of your choice will be happy to inform you about the latest valid regulations on site.

In waiting areas, such as at the hotel reception or restaurant entrance, markings have been placed on the floor to indicate minimum distances. In some areas, additional plexiglass panels were installed for protection. Tables, loungers and lounge furniture have been placed throughout the hotel in such a way that the required minimum distance can be easily maintained. In order to maintain the minimum distances, it is also necessary to limit the number of people in public areas. For this reason, our hotels have set a maximum number of people present at the same time in the restaurants, the spa area, the pool and possibly in other rooms. Information on this can be obtained from the staff on site.

Additional disinfection dispensers have been installed for you at many central points. Many places in the hotels are disinfected several times a day - especially handrails, door handles, work surfaces, lifts, changing rooms, toilets etc. Please help: You can prevent infection by washing your hands frequently.

The rooms are cleaned during your stay according to the highest standards of hygiene. Our staff wear a mouth and nose protector and disposable gloves when entering your room. They disinfect surfaces at particular risk. After the guest has left, all surfaces are cleaned and disinfected. Note: There are currently different regulations for regular room cleaning. Please contact the hotel of your choice.

Please note that in Germany the „2G" (= vaccinated or recovered) rule currently applies for tourist overnight stays. Therefore, please have your current valid vaccination certificate ready. In some federal states, a currently valid negative antigen or PCR test is also required for vaccinated persons. If possible, please carry out this test already at your home town in order to simplify the check-in on site. The hotel of your choice will inform you about additional testing possibilities on site. If you feel ill when you arrive, please postpone your trip.

If you feel any signs of illness suspected to be caused by COVID-19, please contact the reception immediately. The hotelier is prepared for such a case and will take further steps with you and the relevant authorities.

In order to comply with the legal requirements for maximum number of people in the restaurant, many of our partners offer different periods for breakfast or dinner. The reception staff will be happy to provide you with further details. Please reserve your desired period in the restaurant there.

The hotels have arranged the placement in the restaurant in such a way that minimum distances to people from other rooms can be maintained at all times. Many hotel partners serve most dishes at the table. Please observe the marked distances on the floor and the walking paths.

Please contact the hotel of your choice to coordinate which spa and wellness experiences are offered on site.

The water of indoor and outdoor pools has always protected against the transmission of viruses and bacteria by adding chlorine. Nevertheless, please observe the minimum distances to the next person in the pool and the distance markings in front of the public showers.

There is no risk of COVID-19 infection at temperatures higher than 70°C. Therefore, you can enjoy your stay in saunas with these temperatures and higher without any concerns. Nevertheless, please note the limited number of people in the saunas and keep the marked minimum distances.

The recliners in our hotels have been arranged so that minimum distances can be maintained. For the spa area, there is also often a maximum number of people, which is indicated by signs. The hotel staff will be happy to provide you with further details.

Many treatments you can continue to enjoy with us. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly for the currently available treatments.

Our employees wear a mouth guard and/or face visor and will increasingly disinfect all areas in the cabin that are exposed to intensive contact. Please follow the special hygiene instructions on site.

Of course there are still our group activity programmes in the wellness hotels. If these cannot take place outdoors due to the season, we make sure that the minimum distance is observed in the gymnastics rooms, regular disinfection and good ventilation. Please understand that our trainers currently do not perform corrections with body contact. If you would like to participate in our fitness programme, we recommend that you bring your own gymnastics mat.

The fixed fitness equipment is still available and is regularly disinfected. We also ask you to disinfect the equipment directly after use. Please note the maximum number of persons in the fitness room.

Most wellness hotels offer adjusted cancellation conditions at the moment. Please contact the hotel of your choice directly.