I chose this hotel primarily because of its location near friends in the neighborhood. It is in a quiet location across the street from the park. Excellent access to public transportation, but a half hour walk will get you to the center. There is no elevator/lift -- so know this when you are booking your room. The bed was comfortable and everything serviceable (although, the shower did leek). The day and early evening receptionists were beyond terrific -- helpful, accommodating, just lovely. The young woman who worked the Friday & Saturday shift was marvelous. She went beyond the call of duty to be helpful. The breakfast was exactly what you would expect in a nice German three star hotel -- enough choice and really excellent breads and a nice selection of cheeses and meats. On the down side, my room was characterized as for business travel, which is odd because there was no desk and no place that was convenient to work (only a wicker chair and a low table in a part of the room without very good lighting), although there seemed to be plenty of business people at breakfast. All in all, a charming place with funky decor and a packet of gummi bears on the pillow instead of chocolates-- I will stay here again when I'm visiting friends....
Read moreI booked this place for my parents. Stupidly I didn’t come and look at the hotel before booking. The pictures look waaaaaay better than the reality.
You walk into a tiny corridor with the smallest reception desk hidden under the stairs and you immediately think you are in the wrong place. Surely a €170 per night hotel would have a big reception area that sets the tone for your stay, not look like a grimy hostel entrance. But yes, you are in the right place.
Next, there is no elevator. So you have to carry your bags up lots and lots of stairs. Then you get to your room. Whilst you’re walking to your room a few things come to mind: old, smelly and outdated.
There is nothing modern about this hotel. This hotel really gives off student hostel vibes. The rooms are basic and my parents room smelled of old stinky socks. It was disgusting. There was no safe to keep valuables and nowhere to put your clothes. The bathroom looked unfinished and had nowhere to put toiletries.
I asked then about the breakfast and they said it was disgusting.
All in all. This hotel should be €40 a night not €170. DO NOT STAY HERE. It is over priced, overrated and there are much much nicer places to...
Read moreWe stayed at this hotel for 5 nights, initially i was disappointed when i found that our room looked nothing like the newly renovated room that was displayed when we booked it online. However, we came to really enjoy our stay, it has a great location across from the park that makes it great for morning runs and evening strolls and also made for a great view outside our hotel window. The hotel is located on the main subway line that leads directly to the Okfobterfest grounds, which made it easy for traveling there and back (especially before the major crowds jump on) and gave us a peaceful location to unwind away from all the festivities. We were pleased to find that a breakfast buffet was included as well, which was above and beyond our expectations (especially the quality of cappuccinos and coffee.) Although it is an older hotel without an elevator, we were charmed by the hotel and friendly staff and would happily stay here again next time we...
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