A hotel that promises much, and prices itself as a 5 star hotel (though plenty of good deals out of…read moreseason on the room rates). It is comfortable, and the rooms are fairly good - better than the Maritim and other large hotels in the area. onsite sauna/spa and lots of convention rooms. However, it felt really empty (a la "The Shining"), which is probably an indicator that they have their pricing and marketing wrong. Whilst the rooms rates were very reasonable, the restaurant was overpriced - the food was fairly good, aimed at fine dining style, however the menu choice was limited - heavy or heavy food - not much inspiration, and execution was a little off in places (e.g. over salting, over cooking, presentation) which you expect to be far better for the price. Breakfast was not worth 26 euros. If you don't travel there by car, then you will find it difficult to get anywhere local without taxis. Great views at night though, looking down over the river and Bonn skyline.
It feels like this hotel is still living off of it's acclaimed history, rather than putting in the effort right now to make the stay as good as it should be.
Go if you are travelling by car for either business or pleasure, though factor in the extra costs of the restaurant and bar etc.
Don't go if you want to be close to the local attractions/people/etc, or if you are on a budget.
