Haus Marienburg

The bed was comfortable, and I slept well. My room was pleasantly large, with high ceilings and vintage furnishings, giving it a stately feel. The hotel shares a listed villa with a residential section, so the bathrooms really are tiny cubicles. Mine was so cramped that using the toilet was impossible: there was only about 20 cm between the bowl and the wall on the left, where your leg would normally go. The shower and sink were dated but adequate. Breakfast was okay. An egg for each overnight guest would have been nice; the rolls were all right, the tea was good, and there was a decent selection with a great fruit salad. Fine for one night, and a bit special, but not for everyone.

The rooms and breakfast room were clean, but the old villa is clearly in need of renovation despite looking beautiful at first glance. Our shower was awkward to get into because the sink directly opposite blocked half the entrance, and the shower tap was visibly covered in limescale. At least hot water came out. The building also has very outdated wiring, huge old radiators, single-glazed windows, and curtains in our room with big holes. Breakfast was very limited: salami, ham, liverwurst, and two kinds of cheese. You could get eggs only by asking, and then had to wait. At €115 a night for a double room, it felt like a three-star experience, at best.

Good evening. From the outside, it all looked great, but checking in was confusing. Later that evening, after a business dinner, I found that my number 3 key wouldn't open room number 3. When I asked at reception, I got an unfriendly reply: “I already explained that to you earlier, for crying out loud!!!” Never again. Thanks for nothing!

I can't really rate this hotel because I don't know it personally. I've never stayed there and don't know anyone who has. Best regards, Melitta