Merkel'sches Bad is popular swimming pool of high quality for reasonable price, ideal place for…read moreunforgetable relaxation in Esslingen am Neckar (founded by Oskar Merkel in 1907). Saunas, Jacuzzi, wellness-area, chill-out rooms, cafeteria just everything for swimming and spa pleasure :) Day ticket for mineral- and sport-baths, wellness-area costs 13,50 EUR.

It's sauna time of year and we love to check out new spots. This particular spot has every first…read moreSaturday of the month where textiles are required. We thought it meant it would be packed but for the most part it was a good amount of people. The amount of saunas and Dampfbads is really good and the temperature range didn't disappoint. The place is a literal maze to walk through, which brings mixed reviews. Everywhere you go is themed which is cute. Downfalls: more showers and hair dryers in the bathroom would be nice. More places to lay down, or someone checking that people aren't hogging the daybeds the entire time just by throwing their towels down. But all in all, not the best I've been too but would definitely go again.

Finally tried this recommendation while in town for business. It satisfied the wellness bug for the…read moreweek but was a little disappointing after having been to a few other spas in Europe over the past few years.

I'm since 2015 member. Loved this studio. But the last years…read morequalify when down. In men's toilet are since a year brown spots that are not removed. Machine are not taking care of or out of order. Recently they only allow women to the upstairs wellness, men are banished to basement haman, where there is no clear split between the textile and non textile areas. time is over to together with your girlfriends after sport to the sauna. It's a very expensive gym that reduces service gradually. Pity.

Part of the apartment package, and located downstairs was very convenient. Even though I am a gym…read morerat and didn't need any assistance with equipment, I noticed the staff being active in showing newcomers ways around the gym and helping them with their training. No language barrier, because majority of staff spoke English. If you are in Stuttgart for awhile and need a daily fix, this is the place. All the latest equipment. Can't speak for other amenities because I lived upstairs and had no need for shower on location. Thumbs up to staff!

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.

Completely overpriced, and definitely not a 4-star hotel, but a scam!…read more I booked two "comfort" double rooms with King sized bed. The corridor outside the room smelled rather unpleasant. When we opened the door to the room we were shocked to find a large white empty room, with one king-sized bed in the corner next to the window. There was no sofa / table for lounging, there was not desk, there was no chair -- not even a telephone in the room. It looked very unpleasant, like a hospital room. There were also no towels in the bathroom. We immediately cancelled. Don't waste your money on the Dormero - there are better options nearby.

This may have been a good hotel once but how the mighty have fallen…read more NO phones in ANY of the rooms? NO coffee makers? NO English speaking TV channels. Smells like food when you walk in. Honestly, I have never experience anything like it...and I travel a LOT! No phones in the room? Anytime I needed anything I had to leave my room, take the elevator down 16 floors, walk to the front desk and make a request. And we needed a lot! Not enough pillows (2), not enough towels, broken hairdryer, no phone, etc. Room was clean...that's about it.

Highly recommend! I…read morestayed here when I relocated from the USA to work at a nearby military installation. The hotel offers military rates and monthly rates. The front desk staff was kind enough to speak English with me while I learned German. I had a junior suite which has a separate room with a large bed. There is a fold out sofa bed in the main area. There is a small room with kitchen sink, microwave, and refrigerator. If you are hoping for a cooktop or oven there isn't one. The sunset view from the balcony is nice. I brought one cat with me. I did see other guests with dogs. The hotel prepared a litter box, food dishes, and a cat tree for my furry friend! Keep in mind that the hotel asks that your pets be in their travel kennels on cleaning days twice per week. The hotel had recently changed ownership and there was a lot of construction. However, noise was limited to certain hours of the day. Some guest service was affected. For example guest laundry was not available and breakfast had limited space. Breakfast was an extra fee but reasonable and had a good variety of choices. Location is right across the street from Salzäcker U-bahn. From there you can catch the U3 to Möhringen then the U5/6/12 to Stuttgart city center (Charlottenplatz/Schlossplatz/Hauptbahnhof). Grab the VVS app for purchasing ride tickets from your phone. Hotel is walking distance to Kelly Barracks. Several restaurants in the immediate area, two stage theaters, and a cinema. Some of the shopping and dining is a little hidden behind and underneath the Palladium theater. Also there is a carpeted pedestrian tunnel that goes underneath the street and connects the two stage theaters to parking. A little farther out there are more local restaurants. A Kaufland is two stops away on the U3 toward Möhringen for everyday shopping.

A great property to stay in Stuttgart close to the airport. Great hospitality from the staff,…read moreawesome rooms, bar, kitchen that prepare great meals (the choices available for breakfast is great). There are four separate buildings that houses rooms and during inclement weather, you may get wet/cold as you traverse between buildings, just be careful if it's icy, but they do a good job of liberally applying deicer. Just remember, it meets European standards, not US so there is no alarm/clock, and European outlets (so you will need to have adapters). PRO: * Bar - awesome selection made even better by the bartender, Steve who goes out of his way to be hospitable and makes awesome drinks * Property is awesome - bathroom is tiled, and in efficient German manner, the hot water pipes are under them so the floor is warm * Breakfast has a great mix of traditional European fare (cold cuts, cheese, yogurt, bread, muesli) as well as some American style fare (eggs, bacon, sausage, etc.) and coffee machine that provides various selection from expresso, cappuccino, latte, etc. * Spacious room with a separate living room area, bedroom, kitchen - my suite had three televisions, living room, bedroom, and even the batroom! CON: * No gym on site - you will need to go across the street to the KANTO Medical & Figure Lounge located on the second floor. NOTE: Bring a towel from the hotel or have cash (Euros) on hand or you will not be allowed to work out. The gym is more a "posh" spa/gym with lots of exercise machines and equipment. Work outs may not be the main focus as carpet and not the standard rubberized flooring covers the weight room area. Another limiting factor is that the operating hours is 1000-2200 (10pm). * Parking stalls are a bit tight so be aware - when leaving the garage after hours (early or late), the door will be closed, pull the rope to activate the door to open * The entrance to the property is not via the main road, but via a back entrance that is a bit confusing. Driving to property will take some map skills, or great map app (I used Waze), my colleagues another app - I did not have any issues. A definite property to stay when staying in Stuttgart, especially since its close to the airport.

My friends & I needed a place to stay in Stuttgart for one night before we went to the airport in…read morethe morning. Unfortunately, booking a hotel in Stuttgart on short notice this particular night was a nightmare. We finally found Hotel Astoria. We soon found out why it was one of the few places with rooms available... We booked an apartment, which was in a separate building, and as soon as we walked in the room we thought we'd mistakenly ended up in a sauna. After a short investigation, we found that the floor was hot enough to cook an egg on. Turns out the room had floor heating...which was defective. I called the front desk and there was zero effort to rectify the issue. They didn't even come to check if there was a simple fix with the thermostat. After going down and talking face to face, they offered free breakfast, which is little consolation when your room is too hot to sleep in that night. We had to open the balcony door and have both A/C units on full blast to make it through the night. On top of this, the wi-fi was spotty and two of the three bathroom lights were out. I emailed them asking for a refund (a long shot, I know). They didn't even reply! Avoid this hotel like the plague unless it's your absolute last resort.

This place is a dump! I thought Germans were clean and perfectionist!…read more The floors are worn. My sheets are stained. The mini bar still says "mini bar" but has been stripped of the refrigerator: creepy. This is like a hotel from "mad max" gross!

This hotel has bed bugs, please beware! I only stayed there one night before flying back to the US,…read moreI got at least 100 bug bites. This is ridiculous for a 4-star hotel. The authority should seriously investigate this hotel.

How is the average rating here not higher?…read more The staff that greeted us were very friendly and professional. The lobby area and restaurant are nice and presented well. I had dinner in the restaurant which is a tad pricey but the food was good. I had a gin & tonic and Maultaschen. We had the junior suite for our room. Very spacious and looks just as nice as the photos online. The bathroom is beautiful! BEAUTIFUL! There's a couch, coffee table, like 4 chairs and a desk. Coffee machine and mini bar as well, if you're into that. The view was alright. Not much to see in Stuttgart by the airport. Haha. You also get better WiFi in the suite since they give you a different log in. The room was really nice and was clean. Great value for the price! The only thing I didn't like is that the TV is mounted on a metal pipe in the middle of the room. It's very random and doesn't look good. Parking is a little steep at €15 a night but with the convenient location you can't really complain. I would stay again.