We used the hotel as an overnight rest stop on the journey to Hamburg from the UK, opting for this hotel due to the promise of a comfortable stay after the tedious drive. Despite the ongoing roadworks on the nearby autobahn, the location of the hotel is convenient for those travelling past. Upon arrival however, we struggled to actually find the hotel due to it wearing a rather unattractive dressing of scaffolding.
After navigating the exterior looking for an entrance that wasn't entwined with countless metal poles, we were greeted by the standard glitzy Mercure style. The receptionist wasn't the most chirpy lass on the planet, but the service sufficed. Presentation in the lobby, elevators, corridors and the rooms were pristine, with the addition of a makeshift balcony courtesy of the exterior scaffolding.
Due to the proximity of the scaffolding walkways to the windows, hotel occupants can easily take the opportunity to climb from their window and take a run around the exterior of the building. We opted not to do this however due to the rather grim appearance of the lobby roof below.
The hotel bar was well kept and the waiter was swift and pleasant in his service. Nothing quite beats the speedy delivery of a pilsner to your table after travelling across the continent.
Overall, a pleasant stay that was only impacted by the ongoing visuals of construction work, and the frustration of trying to access the hotel from the autobahn.