Hotel Loccumer Hof - Hannover, Germany     

This is definitely not a four star hotel. It is well located near the train station and the main shopping area, but it is tired. The included breakfast was very average--not really memorable. The rooms were clean and the staff friendly --although their English was quite limited. It is okay, but I think there are probably better choices.

I stayed at the Loccumer Hof Hotel in Hannover during the last of July / first of August of 2006. The main body of the hotel is fairly old and like most hotels in the north of Germany it is not air conditioned. My first day at the hotel the temperature for the day was in the mid 30’s C (mid 90’s F). As these buildings were designed to keep heat in, my first impression was of a dry sauna. I stayed in room 202 initially. It was of an average size (for European standards) and adequate furnishing. The window of the room opened in to the center courtyard/parking lot of the hotel. It would have been fine were it not for the heat – no air circulation and no relief. I suffered through the first night, but in the morning I asked for a room with air conditioning. Initially I was told that nothing was available. I persisted and with the help of a “cheesy” card trick, I was upgraded to a two room suite with air conditioning for a mere €20 per night. Money and card game well spent! This suite, room 723, was wonderful with the exception of the street noise. It faces Kurt-Schumacherstrasse. There are numerous trolleys that run day and night. If your budget can spare the extra €20 per night, I highly recommend upgrading. Breakfast is average. The bar was only open one night and it very small but adequate for a quick beer before going to dinner. The restaurant was only open for breakfast. Breakfast was adequate, but nothing special. The summary of this hotel is that it is adequate for business purposes due to it’s reasonable price, and adequate accommodations. The location to the train station is excellent if you are traveling by train. It is rated a 4 Star in their literature, but I would give it only a strong 3 Stars.