“Excellent value--great service--”

The hotel looks like it has been recently refurbished. Nicely done--modern, but relaxed and retaining the character of the building. The rooms are nice, clean. We no longer smoke, but appreciate the willingness of the hotel to make smokers feel welcome--the bar offers cigars for those who indulge, and has a cozy, jazzy atmosphere (but not smoky!). The pool and sauna looked inviting although it was too late for me to care when we arrived. Breakfast was fantastic--everything you might want of a european buffet breakfast, complete with the lovely crusty bread I was craving. The service was excellent. Professional, friendly without being cloying. I thought we got a great bargain. I'm afraid when the hotel is even more popular it will be out of our reach.

“Easy parking and still close enough to downtown”

I picked this hotel because it was clear from the online description there was free parking. It was a bit further from CAU, the university I was visiting, than I would have preferred but parking rental cars in cities always makes me nervous. I was completely satisfied with my stay at Birke. Very nice all around and a fantastic breakfast.

“Old property in the middle of nowhere”

The hotel is rather old and run down. Staff is trying to compensate for this with professional and friendly service but this can hardly compensate antiquated elevators and shabby rooms. Everything in the hotel smells the '60s