For a city the size of Darmstadt, I would expect more selection. The best hotel was booked and this was the second choice. I can't believe there is nothing in between. Very basic with the most strange landscaping and interior decorations. My room had rose wallpaper on the ceiling and the hallways were heavily textured like they were hiding flaws.... More

This hotel saw better days. It is located in an industrial zone, really ugly area. However, inside the room it was quiet, in my room no noise during the night. The decoration of the rooms is remarkable, not my taste. From the outside, the hotel reminds me of a medieval castle, with water around part of it. Interesting... Breakfast was... More

The hotel has a nice interier and friendly staff. The facilities in are very basic, TV in the room didn't have English chanels and internet connection was very poor. Would not recommend this hotel for leisure, for business you can take it if there is no better options.

What was supposed to be a usual business trip turned out to be one of the worst hotel experiences in my life. The hotel (not sure it can actually be called that) is located far out of city centre, it has minimal facilities and the rooms, well... I was one of the unlucky ones to stay in a room on... More

The hotel is located at the suburbs of Darmstadt. When arrived, I was accommodated in the seperate building to the main hotel, which was about 500m away. I had to cross the main street to go for breakfast! The hotel promised that there is a wifi in each room, however only in the main building so in my room there... More

Stayed here for bussines, couse the hotel is situated just two hundreed meters from my office. Otherwise I'd choose something closer to city center. However I liked Contel. The hotel was spacious clean and had very good bathrooms. The breakfasts were excellent. The staff that was realy kind and helpful. The restaurant in the hotel closes very early. So, If... More

Stayed here because everything else in Darmstadt was fully booked (except the Maritim Konferenz whose prices are way too high for what you get; probably why they also had rooms available). Location is in the industrial area, too far to walk to city centre especially in the winter. Buses are available across the road. My room was spacious but decor... More

This was the second occasion on which I had stayed at this hotel (May 2006 was the previous occasion). The hotel is right by an industrial/commercial area and mainly attracts business travellers. This time I was disconcerted to read and hear repeated several times on arrival that it is very important to lock the door to one's room. Wise advice,... More

I think the Contel may have received its four stars based on a very different set of criteria from other hotels. I stayed here for three nights in March 2006. The good points: - the lobby and rooms are certainly clean - the bed was more comfortable than some places I've stayed in - service was very prompt in the... More