This hotel is located on a tram line, two blocks east of the superior NH Heidelberg, and is a 15-minute walk to the old city. This property plays hardball in the middle range, offering great rates, comfortable well-stocked guest rooms, good dining and a convenient location. The hotel lacks recreational facilities, but at these rates, few complain.
The modern white nine-story building is a landmark in this low-slung neighborhood. Inside, art fills the marble lobby, which is well-furnished
with sleek Italian leather, chrome sofas and armchairs. The tasteful watercolors, abstract paintings and sculpture accelerate the style meter a notch above what one usually encounters at a Best Western. Dining is in a delightful pine-paneled room with a regional menu and good service. Breakfast consists of a lavish buffet. The small bar is overcrowded with more Italian leather sofas and armchairs.
Function space is limited to 60 people, pricey parking is on-site, and a sundry shop sells 
cigarettes and chocolate.
The standardized accommodations are in good shape, with fresh spreads, decent carpeting (clean but vacuumed to death), small sitting areas, armoires with TVs, adequate work space, minibars, single phones, data ports and tiled baths with hair dryers. The dated appearance, however, makes it difficult to compete with the city's other options, such as the more substantial Marriott or trendier NH.
Room service is limited, and pets are permitted. Nearly half of the rooms are reserved for nonsmokers. Much like the city folk here, the staff is upbeat and helpful. This hotel is nothing to write home about, but it certainly makes a comfortable and inexpensive base. Economizing groups, individuals and commercial clientele will do well here, especially because of the central location and convenience to public transportation.
