Hotel am Schlossgarten - Stuttgart, Germany 

For a first time guest, of advanced age (I am 80), I was pampered from the first moment I set foot on the premises to the last, 24 hours later. Reception was well-informed, got me a best ticket for a sold-out ballet performance at the Opera, upgraded me to a park view room, got my luggage, small as it was, to the room in no time, greated me by name every time I called, etc. etc. A bell-boy brought me and my luggage to the station right to the platform and offered me the same service on arrival for my next visit. Complimentary Sunday newspaper, bottle of water, shoeshine, evening turn-down service went together with my medium-sized single bedroom (104) which had everything from Multichannel TV, WLAN, superb bedding with choice of pillows, well-appointed bathroom with deluxe toiletries, a comfortable shower and piping hot water. Cleanliness was evident everywhere. The breakfast buffet was the most sumptious I have seen in a long time, with plenty of seasonal fruit, cold cuts, yoghurts and muesli, various teas and infusions, and a variety of egg dishes. The one-star restaurant, Zirbelstube, was worth the visit, although not cheap, for its interesting menu, excellently prepared and elegantly served. Alltogether, I wonderful week-end at this hotel from where I could reach all the sights on foot within minutes and could walk into the park, the Schlossgarten, with no effort.

This was a one night stay for us and there were no complaints. Rooms were cozy, but very clean. The hotel is very central for Stuttgart, as it is a 3 minute walk from the main train station. The package we got did not have a b&b portion so we did not have any interaction with the restaurant. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. If we return to Stuttgart on business or leisure we would stay here again.