ArchitectureThe hotel was integrated into a former barn, the main building of which was first documented around 1600. Since the building is a listed building, it was renovated very carefully, and a lot of stylistic elements could be preserved. The conversion and expansion was carried out exclusively with local craftsmen. The barn, which looks rather spartan from the outside, surprises with its spacious interior, such as unplastered walls with Kartell Ghost chairs. All rooms are individually designed, from puristic design, down to earth to playful, everything is included. The operators clearly want visitors to be curious about what it looks like behind the next door.

FoodIn the certified nature park restaurant belonging to the Rainhof Hotel, top quality and landscape maintenance with a knife and fork are very important. Wherever possible, products from the region are processed to optimally support them. All pasta are made in-house, as are all sauces and side dishes. Frozen products only appear on the table when the guest explicitly requests it or when it is not possible to do otherwise due to the transport route (such as salmon and other non-regional fish). Ready meals or powder are completely taboo in the kitchen. Three to four main vegetarian dishes are always on the menu as standard, vegan dishes are prepared à la minute on request.

SocialThe hotel operators try to find apartments for employees through their diverse contacts, because the region is very scarce on the housing market. You vouch for the co-contracts, if requested by the landlord. Every year they support a children's home in Romania, which people in the village look after on a personal basis. The kindergarten and school collect toys and gifts, the hotel supports with a cake sale and goes grocery shopping with sales in the wholesale market. On top there is still a donation in kind in the form of basic food. The Rainhof Hotel has been employing refugees for several years. There are currently two refugees working in the kitchen and housekeeping and one apprentice in the restaurant.

EnvironmentEnvironmental protection and sustainability play an increasingly important role for operators. Several things were implemented intuitively at the opening. For example, old planks were used as wall cladding in the restaurant. As usual in the area, the waste is separated into paper, yellow sack, organic and residual waste. Guests staying less than three nights are asked to do without automatic linen change and new towels. Of course, the guest can always put up a sign and request a change of linen. The bathrobes are packed in paper in the closet and asked to only unpack them when they are really needed. The Rainhof Hotel has operated its own combined heat and power plant for three years. The hotel operators have deliberately avoided a pool, the classic minibar and air conditioning in the rooms as "power guzzlers". Instead of the usual mini bar, there is a small glass fridge in the hotel lounge, where guests can help themselves on a trust basis.

Well-BeingThe hotel has a spacious wellness area with a panorama of the Black Forest. The wet area consists of a sauna with a view of the countryside, a steam bath, a plunge pool and showers. The quiet zone has loungers with a view of the Black Forest and a large sofa area with an open fireplace. Treatments can be booked with a masseuse in a room in the wellness area. Since 2018, the offer has been complemented by a beautician.