I usually enjoy staying at Motel One hotels. As a frequent business traveller to Germany, they're…read moreusually well-decorated, comfortable, and reliable. Unfortunately, my most recent stay at Motel One Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof (From the 23rd June 2025) was an absolute nightmare due to a bed bug infestation. After going to bed early due to an early flight, I woke up during the night and noticed dark marks on the pillow. When I turned on the main light, I discovered the bed was infested with large bed bugs (I have photos). At first, I wasn't even sure what they were because of their size, and I worried that they could be ticks. It was ~1am when I went to reception who gave me a new room, but no guidance on how to handle the situation or prevent spreading the infestation. I'd already unpacked my suitcase on the bed, had clothes on the floor, and had to pack everything up in the middle of the night, exhausted and worried. I took precautions myself by showering, changing clothes I'd worn in the bed bug bed, and keeping my stuff away from the new bed. The next day, after researching and speaking with colleagues, it became clear they were bed bugs. However, things got worse after I returned home to the UK: - My partner and I both developed new, painful, itchy bites for a couple of weeks afterwards. - We endured sleepless nights and a constant sense of disgust and paranoia for thinking more and more bugs were appearing due to the number of bites that kept appearing. - We had to turn our entire bedroom upside down, wash and steam-clean everything (including hiring a steamer), and I had to dispose of my luggage and clothing from the trip for fear of releasing any more bugs into our home. Despite all of this, Motel One's response has been to deny responsibility. They claim the room was inspected beforehand and that I must have brought the bed bugs in myself - an outrageous and insulting suggestion. It's impossible for a guest to cause a full-blown infestation within a few hours of arrival, especially for the bed bugs to be the size they were. I could've accepted this as an unfortunate one-off incident if Motel One had handled it properly with an apology, accountability, and some form of compensation. Instead, their response has been dismissive and defensive, shifting blame onto me. My warning to future guests: do not stay at this hotel. Clearly, rooms are not properly inspected, and when things go wrong, Motel One will not take responsibility. Instead of resolving the issue professionally, they will try to deflect and blame the customer.

Very good, affordable and impeccably run hotel in proximity of Stuttgart's Main Train Station…read more The reception desk is managed by very friendly employees. The rooms are modern, colorful and even though they are small, the space is very efficient. They are also very clean. The bathroom is also small but ergonomic. The breakfast buffet has a lot of delicious options, ranging from sweet to savory. The hotel also has a nice internal garden where you can sit for a drink or meal and relax.

I stayed in Le Meridien (the Marriott) for a company business trip in Stuttgart, Germany…read more As soon as I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the hotel staff and was able to check in relatively quickly. Overall, service was very good during my trip. My room itself was standard but comfortable. I like that you are able to opt out of daily housekeeping in exchange for a drink voucher at their bar. Wish this was more common in the US! The hotel breakfast buffet is also very good. It's a bit on the pricey side, but it gives you everything you need to start your day right. The parking garage has a few narrow areas, which made parking with our seven-seat rental van a little difficult. Shouldn't be a problem if you have a standard sized vehicle. My colleagues and I really enjoyed our stay, and I highly recommend this hotel if you are staying in Stuttgart.

expensive af. For everything, the room being 700 euros a night, laundry service was 250 euros for a…read morebasic load, a club sandwich in the restaurant was 29 euros. The list is obnoxious. We were allowed to check in and then immediately maintenance showed up and said they had to patch the ceiling in the bathroom. The mirror in the room had a large patch on it as well. The carpet was so dirty. This is billed as a 5 star place, but none of the effort is put forth.

A grand European hotel literally across the street from the train station. Walking in, you feel…read morethe elegance of this hotel. The room was large with the comfy bed, sitting area and a desk. SBahn and Ubahn 1/2 block away but also walking distance to major shopping, restaurants and the Christmas Market. Would definitely stay here again.

This is a beautiful hotel. It has changed somewhat since becoming a Steigenberger property. I was a…read moreguest many years ago when it was the Graf Zeppelin. Each room was decorated differently, which was charming but not so great when you got a room that wasn't to your liking! The modernization is an improvement overall. Some things are unchanged from 20 years ago, but in perfect condition, e.g. two of the classic dining rooms. (There are casual alternatives also.) Great location, by the main train station. Also, the hotel is within walking distance of nearly everywhere I needed to go in Stuttgart. On the top floor, there was an indoor pool. In summer, I remember swimming laps, then pausing to look out the large windows, at the green hillsides and vineyards. When I returned in 2015 and 2018, the pool was unchanged! It was well-maintained and very clean.

The accommodations at Waldhotel Stuttgart are satisfactory, offering a decent level of comfort and…read morebasic amenities. While the rooms are clean and functional, they lack any standout features or luxurious touches. We were not told about the bike race that caused a road closure, which would hinder our ability to exit the hotel for the remainder of the day. Additionally, the room we booked was in part of the hotel that lacked an elevator -- because we needed an elevator, due to having an infant stroller and luggage, we had to pay extra to get a room in the side of the building that had an elevator. The hotel should have done a better job both on their website and upon check in to communicate more effectively. Thong, one of the employees, who's name is longer and stated she's originally from Thailand, lacked any friendly customer service or knowledge of the city -- she stated all museums and tourist places were closed on Corpus Christi day, however, these were actually open with the exception to retail stores. However, the service provided by Chris, one of the hotel's employees, is exceptional. Chris goes above and beyond to ensure guests have a pleasant stay, demonstrating professionalism, friendliness, and a keen attention to detail. His exemplary service significantly enhances the overall experience at the hotel.

We stayed at the Waldhotel Stuttgart for two nights while visiting Stuttgart for the Cannstatter…read moreVolksfest. A smaller boutique hotel, Waldhotel is a short cab or train ride into the city center (€27-29 for cab). The train station is about a 7 minute walk from the hotel. We always seemed to be running late, so we always opted for the cab. The rooms are very charming and we got a kick that the wallpaper looked to be inspired by a Victoria's Secret store (see photos). The amenities in the room were plenty with an abundance of free mini-bar items to include lots of water (needed after a long day/night at the Cannstatter). The hotel staff are all very, very nice, service oriented, and everyone we ran into had enough command of the English language to be more than helpful. A particular memorable experience was when I went downstairs one morning too late for breakfast asking for coffee and water so I could work on my computer. The lady at the front desk went out of her way to have a restaurant server set up my very own coffee service in the lobby. How many hotels would have just coldly informed you that "breakfast is over?!" Not the Waldhotel. The bar area is also very nice, with very reasonable prices. One evening I had a double Balvenie 16 year scotch, a generous pour of 20 year port, and ended with another double pour of Bowmore 18 year, all of which came out to around €50, which I considered very reasonable. Additionally, the bartenders kept feeding us free snacks the entire time (maybe they could tell the shape we were in)! Unfortunately, we did not partake in any of the sauna/spa activities, but those seem to be a huge hit based on other reviews. The Finch restaurant is located inside the Waldhotel and is where hotel breakfast is served, and they also boast a unique and impressive dinner menu. I will review the Finch separately, but the convenience of such a great onsite restaurant is another perk of the Waldhotel. We had two meals there. Our entire two night stay which included the €50 bar tab, €48 for breakfast, my €6 lobby coffee service, came out to around €550 total, or around $602. It was probably one of the more expensive stays of anywhere during this romp around Europe, but definitely one of the more pampering and unique experiences we've had as well.

For somewhat of a budget hotel, it was very comfortable. The place was immaculately clean. Our room…read morehad 3 twin beds but there was enough floor space that it didn't feel cramped. The mattresses and blankets on the beds were really comfortable even if they were narrow. Great water pressure in the showers and consistent hot water. The breakfast was basically the same every day but it offered enough variety that I wasn't tired of it after 6 days and the breads were actually very high quality, just as good or better as I've been getting at nice restaurants and bakeries in this region.

I hope I have the right location but ours was just a quick walk to the Porsche museum. The room was…read moreclean and very efficient use of space. The breakfast and parking were extra but it was nice to have AC in our room. Several hotels do nor have it.

This is a clean middle Road hotel. Very conveniently located to where I needed to be during my stay…read moreso it worked out. I love the fact that the gym was on the same floor that I was on which made it very convenient for me to go work out every day. I do not know how that parking situation was, but I heard people say they ran out of space. Overall a nice place and super convenient.

The bedrooms are poorly designed. The twin beds are so close together that it might as well be a…read moresingle bed. The nightstands are attached to the wall on the outside of the beds so there's no way to separate them. Most people renting rooms with two beds do so because they don't want to sleep that close to the person they're rooming with. The nightstand should be between the beds or movable.