"A quiet place to relax" Novotel Karlsruhe Tip by Tripack

I was looking a good value hotel to find all my high standards to have a very short sleep but a efficient one. I have experienced Novotel from the French Accor group in some place around the world several times (Hong-Kong, Sydney, Perth, London, Hurghada,...) and been never dissapointed so once again I was please of my stay in the Karlsruhe Novotel Kongress.

I got a good deal with the 40% discount offer City Break (min 2 nights). 2008 prices (breakfast included) were EUR 69 for a single or EUR 77 for a double. Not too bad from a Swiss prospect ;-).

Very central and close of everything (Zoo, Railway station, Botanical gardens, Karlsruher Schloss , shopping center...) were reachable in less 10 minutes (1km) except for lively night spots which took me more time to come back to the hotel ;-.) But just follow the tram rail and jump in the right tram (number: 2, S1, S4, S11) back to the hotel and stop Kongresszentrum.

At arrival, I got a welcome drink vouncher + 1 free drink in the mini bar. The check-in was quick and efficient. The staff is able to speak several languages (German, English, French...).
My room has a large bathroom with music, dressing, king size bed, TV, A/C, minibar... as the usual stuff see picture to get an overview.

Hotel facilities that I use were the breakfast room with a various choice for a healthy day start and fitness center with sauna and hamman to eliminate the excess of long VT party nights ;-)

Don't forget that Novotel is family friendly by offering all year and around the world, accommodation and breakfast are free for two children under the age of 16 staying in their parents' or grandparents' room and having breakfast together.

Unique Qualities:
The little Lindt chocolate waiting for me on my pillow and the fitness area... still waiting for me ;-)

Address: Festplatz 2, Karlsruhe 76137
Comparison: more expensive than average
Directions: Very central and convenient location - 5 minutes on foot from Hauptbahnof (railway station) or Maketplatz. TRAM 2 S1, S4, S11 stop @ KONGRESSZENTRUM.
Price: US$80-120
Theme: Hotel
Website: http://www.accorhotels.com/fichehotel/gb/nov/5400/fiche_hotel.shtml