I really liked this small hotel - unlike others that have reviewed it, if I am paying three star prices, I do not expect five star quality. However, I do feel that the Art and Business hotel had a little more going for it than your average three star in the UK.
The location is good for a start. As you come to leave the railway station by the main exit, do not take the escalator down into the underpass which is marked as the 'To city centre route' Instead, go out of the main doors at street level and turn to the right. Almost directly in front of you you will see a post office/bank building with a yellow sign. On the corner where that building is, cross over the main road towards your left, across the tramlines. The street opposite is where the hotel is. It is on the right of the road, and has white 'HOTEL' letters on reddish squares. It is literally three minutes walk from the station.
All the local trams and buses seem to leave from the stops which you have just passed by whilst crossing the road. Whether a tourist or a business person, you can buy a two day travel card from the hotel reception for just over 6 euros. You can then just travel freely on the trams and buses and only have to show your card if asked.
There are eating places nearby, but the better quality ones are ten minutes walk or so away in the old town. There is a small Aldi supermarket in the next street to the left.
The rooms in the hotel are small as has been mentioned, but I felt it was unfair to say there was no wardrobe space - if you are staying a day or two, then I think getting 8 coat hangers and about three small shelves is adequate, and there is also a place to put your case near the window. From a business persons point of view, the desk area is not so comfortable, as the seat is backless. However the beds are extremely comfortable with really nice down duvets rather than microfibre as you get in a lot of cheaper hotels. If you are not happy with the pillow, you can get various other types from reception, as well as slippers or a bathrobe.
Whilst the bathroom is small,it is spotlessly clean like the room itself. I didn't test the TV, but the Wifi worked perfectly and was free even in your room.
There is no restaurant in the hotel ( I didn't expect this, it is only a three star!). However there is a nice bar area where you can get a large selection of alcoholic and non alcoholic cocktails for around 7-9 euros each, beers, soft drinks and wine. They even have wine tastings from time to time. There is an outside courtyard area with seating which would be very pleasant to sit in with a beer in the summer. The hotel offers bar about four small bar snacks ( quiche etc) as well as 'nibbles' to go with your beer.
We were quite impressed with the breakfast for such a small place - lots of different breads, as well as plenty of homemade stuff. The staff were friendly, especially the red haired lady who appeared on the second morning and chirpily chatted to everyone as she served them. The check in and out staff were really nice too and seemed happy to put their hand to any job in the hotel if it meant that the customers were happy.
I would definitely stay at this hotel again as it felt very relaxed and had everything I needed for a comfortable two day stay.
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