Altstadt Gelsenkirchen Holidays

I stayed in this property recently, having been on one of my frequent trips to Germany to see friends, family and have a break. Initially I stumbled upon this hotel given its affordability. It's safe to say that I wasn't disappointed. Initially, upon check-in, the receptionist told me that there was no record of my booking, though once I provided proof and she took a photograph of it, I was provided with my room key and was in. This was a common sense solution. Following this I was informed that rooms are cleaned every 2-3 days. Presumably this is part of a sustainability drive? I didn't have an issue with this, plus it meant that I didn't have to rush out of the room every morning, especially after an evening in Hubert's Kneipe, just around the corner. Overall the room was clean, the staff were friendly and the free coffee machine in the main reception was an added bonus on a morning. The locale is ideal for many kinds of visitor, with Kneipen, restaurants, shopping, good transport connections and a healthy amount of walkable infrastructure surrounding this hotel. All in all a good hotel which I would happily recommend to anyone.

Nice very clean room. Bed and pillows were uncomfortable, quilt was too thin. Staff were quite blunt.

Very nice hotel experience spoilt by being stopped by police as I pulled into street of the hotel - I think it’s a scam to fine tourists- I had to pay €30 twice as ‘it was my lucky day’ that I wasn’t being charged €250. I was stopped because I’d gone though a red light - untrue- in fact I’d pulled out of a petrol station immediately before turning into hotel street. How convenient they were waiting close to the hotel! Aside from that unpleasant experience the hotel is very comfortable and clean good shower and excellent breakfast in a very pleasant dining area with nice view. Staff were friendly if a bit depressed.

It’s okay and must be more quality food

Stayed one night in February. This is a budget hotel, and I am rating this as a budget hotel. The property is basic, clean, no thrills. The room was adequate, the bathroom was a bit tight, felt like in a space capsule. Sleep was comfortable. Had a desk to do my remote work. Walking distance to the U-Bahn station. There is a supermarket around the corner. Reception staff was helpful - helped me out with the parking and were reasonable with my request for late (30 min) check out time. Had a (frozen) pizza warmed up for my dinner for 8 euros. That was not bad. Overall, an excellent place for those on a budget.