Location
The hotel is located about 50 m from both the railway station and the Stadtgarten (Karlsruhe Zoo). A wide range of public transportation is available from the main station including trams, busses and trains. This makes all places of interests in and around Karlsruhe easily accessible. Restaurants, bars and nightlife can all be found in the immediate vicinity. Shopping opportunities can be found about 2 km away in the city centre. Karlsruhe Castle, Badisches Landesmusem, the theatre, Majolika Ceramics Factory and the ZKM Centre of Art and Media are all a similar distance away.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1914. 3 junior suites, 51 single rooms and 42 double rooms are located on 4 storeys and can be reached by lift. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. Additional facilities include a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car (for a fee). Other services include room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available. Lectures, presentations and meetings can be held in one of the 4 conference rooms.
Rooms
Air conditioning and individually adjustable heating ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. An extra bed is available for a fee. A minibar and a desk are also available. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi (no extra charge) are provided as well. A hairdryer and bathrobes are provided in the bathrooms, which include a shower and a bathtub. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The sports and entertainment facilities at the hotel ensure that guests have plenty of activities to choose from during their stay. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. Leisure activities and facilities at the hotel include a gym, a sauna and a steam bath or, for a fee, massage treatments.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can indulge their palates at 2 restaurants (non-smoking, air conditioning and high chairs). Half board can be booked. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.