With a breakfast buffet so close to perfect, it is probably easier to begin with what was amiss…read more
The pancakes on the hotline had become a bit dessicated and rubbery under the heatlamp. Yup, that was it.
Here's what is awesome about this comprehensive buffet for about 33Euros. The maitre'd greets you and offers coffee or tea, juice as she seats you. She does so in a warm and assumptive manner anticipating your needs.
The hot line portions are small, so the plates will look patchy when more guests arrive. However, the staff are uber quick to replenish and preen the line to make sure that it is instagram perfect when you return. Otherwise, they are not intrusive and keep a watchful eye to engage guests quickly when needed.
The smoked fish, gravadlax was a tier above the norm in quality. So was the prosciutto that was shy of Iberico Ham--just missing the acorn notes. The blood and liver sausages were spot on. Even the condiments here were elevated--large capers, pearl onion, cornichon, wholegrain mustard, dill mustard, horseradish. The Rollmops were delightful.
They had a rocking juice bar that included pear juice. Yummy!
The strong coffee came in a caraffe--a perfect amount for me.
They had pretzel rolls and other whole seed breads and breakfast pastries. Be that I was focusing on a high protein breakfast, I passed.
The fried eggs had a lovely orange hue indicative of free range eggs. Did not save room for the omelettes. There was an English Breakfast selection, a plethora of yoghurt options, a full on fruit bar... all of which I passed because I was fixated on the fish!
Having conferenced around the world, and started my long days with a high protein breakfast buffet such as this, I am pleased to report that this hotel breakfast is in a tier of its own. Sure, it is pricey, but given the convenience, service, selection and execution, I look forward to eating here the next few mornings.
