One day in mid-September 2011, I passed through Cuxhaven after a long motorcycle ride and desperately needed a comfortable stay overnight. An impressive looking historic building, located on a major thoroughfare (Poststrasse 105), caught my eye and looked promising. The room rate quoted was 54 Euros per night including breakfast. After inspecting the room first (as offered) checking in was swift. My room, on the second floor facing the Poststrasse, was of adequate size, had a comfortable bed and was clean. The proprietor also told me that all rooms had just received the latest TV technology (to watch occasionally CNN and BBC is bliss). Off street parking is available at the back of the hotel. Despite facing a main street, noise levels at night were minimal.
As for the food, Jürgen (proprietor and chef) is in a league of his own. During my stay I had dinner twice. My first meal was a 'Löwenbräu Pfanne' - his signature dish. The portion of well-prepared, succulent meat (served in a copper pan) was enormous and tasted, well, just wunderbar and lecker and cost only a meager 11.10 Euro. The second meal was a Jägerschnitzel and french fries (11.60 Euros). In my opinion the 'Pfanne' is definitely a culinary hit and a better deal. The breakfast buffet is another delight and the brewed coffee is excellent (Jürgen automatically checks the pot and brings a refill).

Within a very short time, it became apparent that Jürgen and his wife definitely know and love the hospitality business. Both are feisty communicators with a great sense of customer focus and humor (a trait seen far too seldom these days). I was so impressed with the service and the food, that I extended my stay by another night.

The city of Cuxhaven itself is a lovely place to visit. It takes only 20 minutes by foot to reach the city beaches at Döse and Duhnen, explore the harbour facilities and ferry terminals, or stroll through the Lotsen (Pilots) precinct and pedestrian shopping zone. Here is another special tip for all ice cream lovers. If you are in Cuxhaven, you must visit Da Dalto in the Nordersteinstrasse 14 (not far from the central railway station). Below is a photo just to whet your appetite.