Accessibility Statement

1. Introduction

The Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof is committed to making its website and mobile applications accessible in accordance with legal requirements. The accessibility requirements result from the Accessibility Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, BFSG), in particular from § 14 BFSG in conjunction with § 3 para. 1 BFSG, as well as the underlying Ordinance to the Accessibility Act (Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz, BFSGV). The specific technical measures are based on the guidelines of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2 with conformity levels A and AA. This accessibility statement applies to the website www.russischerhof-weimar.de

2. State of accessibility

This website is partially accessible, as not all requirements are fully met.

3. Non-accessible content

a) Technical barriers:

• iFrames without titles: Embedded content (e.g. maps, external videos) do not have meaningful titles for screen readers.
• iFrames for third-party content: These are not always accessible and cannot be influenced by us.
• Wrong or missing HTML structure: The page structure sometimes uses heading levels without a preceding logical order . This makes navigation within the content difficult, especially for users of assistive technologies. We will fix this.
• Captcha systems without accessible alternatives: Some forms use visual captchas without an acoustic alternative (login to the rewards account), we are working on an alternative.
• Some content, such as embedded maps (Google Maps) or image galleries, is opened on our website in so-called „lightboxes“. These interactive windows are currently not fully accessible. We are working on making these functions accessible in the future. As a transitional solution, we also provide all content (e.g. addresses, directions, captions) in text form or send these on request.

b) Content barriers:

• PDF and Office documents not accessible (missing tags, poor structure, non-accessible tables).
• Language mix on the website: Some sections contain English terms without the language being correctly marked up in the code.

c) Color and design issues:

• ...

d) Unreasonable burden:
According to Article 5 of Directive (EU) 2016/2102, an exception due to unreasonable burden may be invoked for certain content. Despite our efforts, it is currently not possible for us to offer the following content completely accessible:

• Older PDF documents and Office files:
  Many PDF documents and Word files published before June 18, 2025 are not accessible. These documents sometimes contain missing structures, insufficient alternative texts for images or complex tables, which cannot be revised at short notice without additional resources.

New documents will be provided in an accessible format if possible.

If you require a specific document in an accessible version, please contact us.

3a. Further information on the accessibility of the service

1. general description of the service

The Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof is a historic 4-star city hotel located in the heart of Weimar, offering 126 elegantly furnished rooms, including luxurious suites and accessible options. Catering to business travelers, cultural tourists, and city explorers, the hotel provides free high-speed Wi-Fi, a fitness area, an on-site underground garage, and a stylish inner courtyard. Several combinable event spaces, a spacious breakfast area, and proximity to landmarks such as Goethe’s House, the National Theatre, and the Bauhaus University make it an ideal base for both business and leisure.

2. descriptions and explanations of the service

Booking and using the hotel offers takes place in several steps:

Reservations are made via a user-friendly online platform, allowing guests to select room type, travel dates, number of guests, and categories such as standard or suite.

At check-in, guests are welcomed at the 24-hour reception. Breakfast, beverages, and services are available in the elegant breakfast room or, in summer, in the courtyard.

For meetings and events, the hotel offers several flexible rooms equipped with modern technology, catering options, and personalized planning support.

4. Creation and review of this declaration

This declaration was created on June 26 2025.

Methodology of the test:
Self-assessment (internal tests with different browsers and keyboard navigation) and as partially automated tests with WAVE.

5. Feedback and contact details

If you notice any deficiencies regarding the accessibility of our website or if you require information on non-accessible content, you can contact us:

Grand Hotel Russischer Hof
Goetheplatz 2
99423 Weimar
E-Mail: info@russischerhof.bestwestern.de
Telefon: +49 (0)3643 774-0

If you require content or documents in an accessible version, we will provide these to you on request within a reasonable period of time.

6. Conciliation procedure

If you are of the opinion that this website is not accessible, you can inform our office or person named in section 5. If you do not receive a satisfactory response from us within six weeks, you can contact the relevant dispute resolution body:

Thuringia

The enforcement office is established under the Thuringian Commissioner for People with Disabilities. Its role is to support out-of-court dispute resolution in cases involving accessibility conflicts between individuals with disabilities and public authorities in Thuringia. The enforcement procedure is free of charge, and there is no requirement to involve legal counsel. Further information about the enforcement process and how to submit an application can be found at:
http://www.thueringen.de/th10/bb/

Contact

Fon: +49 (0)3643 774-0
Fax: +49 (0)3643 774-840
E-Mail: info@russischerhof.bestwestern.de

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