Holiday Inn - the niu, Cure Erlangen by IHG

Parking is available on site, and breakfast is good and free. The hotel sits in Erlangen’s industrial and commercial area, so walking to the city centre is a bit of a trek and I’d suggest taking a taxi. Inside, it feels new and modern, with excellent fixtures, fittings, and furniture. The main letdown was how attentive management seemed. Reception is beside the bar, but the staff there need to notice when the lone barman is trying to serve four or five people with food and drinks just two or three metres away.

It’s a well-run three-star hotel that beats plenty of places calling themselves four-star, including some in Munich. The decor is stylish, everything’s new and clean, and the rooms are roomy enough. Staff are friendly, there’s outdoor and indoor parking, and the internet connection is stable. They even leave small welcome gifts.

The staff were helpful and there’s plenty of space in the parking garage, though electric car charging isn’t available. The modern rooms are comfortable, and I appreciated having a Bluetooth speaker. My room was a little cold, and breakfast was crowded in the restaurant.

It’s in a quiet spot near the highway, and both breakfast and checkout times are customer-friendly, with later hours on Sundays. The rooms were clean, the beds comfortable, and breakfast had a good range of food that was replenished often. The staff were very polite and approachable despite being busy. The receptionist in particular was juggling a lot and handled it well, though the multitasking meant customers had to wait.