Saxon Castle and Heathland, Germany Hotel Rooms at the Independent

Used this hotel as a stopover on our way through Germany, but wish we'd stayed a bit longer. The staff were friendly and helpful - in spite of our pitiful lack of German. Our room was huge - plenty of space for 3 people - and very clean. Had a delicious continental breakfast - so much choice! - after a swim in the spa pool, which we had to ourselves. Overall an excellent stay.

Good place to stay for several days, far from the city centre, Comfortable room, polite staff, new building and all facilities, spacious parking (free), very quite. Huge department store at 200 meters.

We stayed here for a night while traveling through Germany. We wish we could have stayed for longer. It was honestly one of the best parts of our trip across the country. The hotel is located a little ways out from the city center which meant it was nice and quiet and very relaxing. The hotel was part of an old manor house from the Victorian era and was a beautiful example. The staff was incredibly generous and accommodating and helped us with the door to the room twice because of the old fashioned locks. There is also a restaurant and winter garden (the breakfast patio) were excellent and affordable. The breakfast buffet is not to be missed. We would definitely stay here again.

Just got back from short break in Leipzig. The hotel was easy to find off the motorway with 24 hour reception, after arriving late at night. We stayed in a family room, which was spacious, clean, comfortable with an additional bedroom. The sofa bed is a tight squeeze for the older teenage children. However a big plus was the small kitchenette, well provisioned for preparing snacks or small meals, as well as an outside terrace for eating al fresco (not all of the rooms have this) There was also a excellent supermarket in the same block, where fresh bread and any other required provisions could be purchased. The hotel is about 4 km from the city centre, but there is a very good tram system with the nearest stop about 10-15 minutes walk away. We did not use any of the other hotel facilities so can't comment on this. However the hotel was able to accommodate some special requests regarding allergies. Would recommend as excellent value and good self catering facilities.

Great hotel in a quiet area, trams nearby for easy city access and tram pass provided by the hotel.

Lovely, quiet hotel. Yards from the famous 'Karli' nightlife street. Customer service was flawless and the bathroom was spotless. Would definitely stay again.

Very friendly staff. Free shuttle to and from Leipzig airport. Beautiful buffet-style breakfast in the morning and inexpensive restaurant during the day. Old-fashioned personal hotel experience!

We have used this hotel twice now on the way to visiting my daughter. It has 24 hour reception, helpful friendly staff and an excellent breakfast. It is just across the road from Sellerhausen station but if you get the tram, the Sellerhausen stop is about 100m from the hotel.

Not as convenient as a city centre hotel and in an area where amenities are lacking. However, it is on a frequent tram route and the neighbourhood feels safe. Hotel itself comfortable, clean and generally well-equipped.