As with many of the reviews that you will read on this hotel, location may be a big factor for you. If you have a car, fine. Although there are plenty of buses and tax service is excellent, if you want to travel to Nuremberg frequently, then a rental car may be a better option. A taxi to Erlangen, the nearest town with a train station, costs Euro 20; driving to Nuremberg will set you back about Euro 40.
Overall summary of this hotel: All the basics are here, and then some, with pleasant and professional service. I recommend this hotel (which is good because you don't have much choice!)
Room:
Size: spacious for Europe. Mine included a nice work area with two chairs.
Bed: comfortable with duvet and two VERY soft down pillows.
Minibar: sparse; only four non-alcohol drinks
TV: excellent source to learn German, English channels limited to the usual intl news
Internet: free (no wifi)
Bath: Good with a deep and long tub, howerer narrow. Hot water plentiful
Heating/Air con: I didn't need either as the weather was perfect for sleeping. I turned the air con on to test it. It was quiet but not silent.
No hot pot but they will bring you hot water upon request
Restaurant:
Breakfast: nice selection of breads and meats. I am fussy about my eggs and the scrambled eggs failed the test. Waffles are added once a week for variety. There are over 20 different tea selections, six jam selections and the coffee is excellent. Six kinds of granola but no hot cereal. I did not order anything from a menu. Indeed, I never saw any guests order from a menu so there may be no choice but the buffet.
Lunch: I did not eat lunch here.
Dinner: The menu is pretty thin, but there is adequate variety once you request the bar menu. The food is prepared well, the salad crunchy and tasty. I recommend the local Franconian wines by the carafe.
Fitness Room:
Stair Master, XC ski, treadmill, stationary bike, free weights and universal gym.
Sauna, lockers and shower all clean and well maintained
No attendant, at least when I was there
Service:
I found all the employees at this hotel friendly and professional who are willing to accomodate your requests.
- Ramada Herzogenaurach
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