4 star Rostock Beach hotels in Baltic Sea Coast, Germany

As the hotel only opened at the end of March 2013, it is clearly in very good condition. The staff were very helpful, especially considering everything runs on cards - to access the floor you want the lift to go to, to order food, to "pull" your own wine from a barrel etc. Rather confusing until you get used to it & are then able to help other confused guests. The rooms have no mini bar. The shower and wash basin had one small sample of shampoo which was not replenished. When asked why not, we were told that we could buy more in the Nivea shop beside reception. The adjacent spa is run by Nivea! A soap dish was added to the shower on our second day of 5 and it seems that all the rooms were being provided with one. So one's own shower gel & shampoo + facecloth are a must. Breakfast was superb. Warnemuende has very limited #metered# parking so use of the nearby Parkhaus is a plus and not too dear. The situation of the hotel is excellent, right on the front with sea views from almost all rooms and there is a large outside terrace which closes at 10pm to avoid guests being disturbed.