“strasbourg xmas markets trip”

Yes it was basic - bed a bit hard. But it was what we wanted where we wanted it and therefore value for money. Note it is an oven not a microwave in the rooms - couldn't heat our wheat sacks for bed warming, not really needed anyway as room was very cosy. Breakfast limited choices and tea coffee machine lukewarm at times - we weren't paying a big price. As they say you get what you pay for. It was what we wanted so we could enjoy Strasbourg and the Chriustmas Markets on a budget.

“simple but nice”

the hotel is simple not to expensive, clean with big rooms and the kitchenette is usefull, the nearby supermarkt and the fact that it is very near the centre of the city and the public transport make it a good place to stay. The staf is very helpfull

“A little home away from home”

This modest but convenient apparment-hotel is walking distance from the central rail station (la gare central). It is good value. There is a fridge in the room which is invaluable in the summer. The electric hot plates allow you to cook in your room if you are too tired to go out. Overall it was clean, but in one or two areas minor repairs would be a good idea on items in the room.

“Get what you pay for”

This hotel is extremely conveniently located near the train station, but very basic. Didnt have city maps, and we found a toenail on the carpet of our room.

“Not impressed”

I felt this "hotel" was a place for people to live as well as visit. The beds were foam on a very low platform and were not comfortable at all. It was located within walking distance to the city though.

“So local to the station, not too far from the Parliament”

Overall I was satisfied with the value for money, this is why I regularly go to the VG. However, my shower did not give hot water at any time of day, or hot water at all really, much like the hot water tap. The problem was the boiler. But the hotel staff did not really want to bother to sort this out. Rather a bonehead reaction considering that Parllamentary staff are in Strasbourg 12 times a year.

“Convenient but check the hot water works and the towels”

I like this place because it is near the train station (Place de la Gare) for the slow train from Brussels or the fast TGV. There is a decent restaurant nearby (Angel's) over the road, seven nights a week. There is also the Comptoir eatery, in the opposite direction, under the Ibis Hotel, cheap and cheerful. The hotel staff are generally OK, and the manager is very helpful if he recognises you as a regular, sensible fellow. it is handy to have a cooker and fridge in the room, but there is no kettle. You can always boil water on the stove in pan if you need a brew. I never have the breakfast, it is a little uninspiring. The wifi in the room is a strong signal, but I could not stay logged on for more than 30 seconds. Very odd. I did not have to pay the charge, so I did not complain. The rooms on the fourth floor are redecorated, so the I guess the whole place will be re-done in due course, it does need some work internally. It is clean and convenient, and the bus service is very handy into the city or to the tram lines, get the number 2 bus just over the road.

“AS A REGULAR, I KNOW THAT THE ROOM SERVICE HAS BEEN BETTER”

First thing, I have been coming here since June 2010, so I know what I am on about. OK, the main thing about this place is the convenient location, only a few minutes straight down the road from the central station (tram station connections located in the basement of the train station, very hand too). The rooms are basic, and there is no tree in plant pot in any of the rooms, as shown in the hotel picture on Expedia. The WiFi is pretty terrible, but there are a couple of direct connect RJ45 network cables if you like sitting in the foyer. Do not hesitate to ask for you money back if you don't get a good WiFi experience, they are good about refunds, they are used to it. There are convenient shops and restaurants nearby, and you get a little oven, fridge, and two-ring hob if you feel the need to eat in. It is only ten minutes walk to the central Place Kleber shopping area, and it is very lovely in the winter when the snow is deep and crisp and even...cue for a song. I may well be back from September onwards in 2011, but I am trying a few other hotels for contrast. Oh yes, and one more thing - about the toiletries - the new maid does not bother to renew the soap bar or the shampoo sachets after the first day, so you have to ask at the reception. But they are used to it, so they are quite good about it.

“Decent hotel for the price”

Overall the hotel was in need of some tlc, however fro the price we paid it was pretty decent

“Okay stay”

Our room was large, but the mattress was not very supportive and there were stains all over the floor. Because it was a suite, we had a hot plate and a refrigerator, which were nice. The bathroom was large and had the biggest shower I saw in all of France. Because it was a suite, maybe, and people cook there, the carpet was really gross. Nice service otherwise.