Ettlingen is a small city with a charming old town and this modern hotel is just a few blocks away…read moreby foot. My stay was brief, only two nights, but I was impressed with both the staff and the breakfast buffet. The hotel room was functional, but not plush, with white walls and decor. A painting on one of the walls provided a welcome splash of color. There were also a few whimsical items to break up the utilitarian-style of the room, like a tree-branch style coat rack on one side of the closet and gummi bears in the shape of sheep on my pillow. The lobby also operates as a small bar, although the space is open to the upper floors so it has a bit of an echo. On one side there is a piano and an old-fashioned typewriter, that was a fun touch. Just next door there is a casual restaurant, Watt's Brasserie, and beer garden next to a nicer Italian restaurant. Plenty of options if you want to grab a quick beer or bite to eat without strolling into town. Wi-fi was included with the room and worked reasonably well. The TV stations are all German, except for CNN and CNBC. The nearest train station was in Karlsruhe that was about a 15 minute trip (~ €20) by taxi. There is a very small workout facility on the third floor and parking is available below the hotel. Important during those winter visits in the snow. There is a small park where you can take your dogs next door and playgrounds for kids within easy walking distance. While there isn't a ton to see and do in Ettlingen, if you are in the area, this was a fine and reasonably priced place to stay.

The hotel itself is actually pretty nice and fairly substantial in size especially considering it…read moreisn't really near anything. The front desk and staff working the restaurants are all English speaking and very friendly from the beginning to the end of my stay here. The hotel rooms seem to be updated and are very modern throughout the room. The colors and paintings are tastefully done and the lighting really makes the room aesthetically pleasing from the moment you arrive. Then comes the bathroom, lol... They literally updated everything except for the bathroom which is circa 1985 and has a bit of a foul smell to it. Not quite sure what they were thinking about making the room modern but leaving the bathroom the way it was, not a good thing. Nevertheless, the accommodations were actually quite pleasing and this isn't a terrible place to stay. Pros- Modern updates Friendly staff Great breakfast Reasonable priced Spacious rooms Great beds Lighting Plentiful parking Cons- Bathrooms desperately need updating Smell from bathroom

This is a modern and well run hotel with a decent restaurant of its own-- a good thing, as it is…read moreout of the way in a generally industrial neighborhood. The nearby Autobahn brings some noise if you open the windows, but that lets in biting insects so you'd better hope the air conditioning is working... they only activate it for a short period of the year. The rooms are clean, and they are spacious by local standards. Beds are comfortable, and the rooms have decent chairs, WiFi and workspaces. The staff is really nice. Really, the only possible general complaint (besides the a/c being unavailable when it shouldn't be) is that the hotel is somewhat commercial and lacking in local charm. But it is competent, the rooms are roomy, the bathrooms are functional, the meeting facilities are professional, and the restaurant and bar are of good quality with excellent service.