Hotel berhampiran Schmelzer Runde, Schmelz

I usually book my rooms via **********. In their listings they list not just the price but also the ratings from their readers as well as the TripAdvisor rating. What made me notice this was the Superb rating and the affordable price of $70. When I'm traveling on business solo, I look for as nice a hotel as possible for under US$100/night - and that's not too far from where I am having meetings. The Leonardo fit that bill quite well. Located in Volklingen, a suburban town about 16 kilometers from Saarbrucken (my meeting was in central Saarbrucken), it's a short drive away. The town of Volklingen is an old industrial town with a large steel mill and a UNESCO Heritage Site within the town limits. Otherwise, it's rather sleepy compared to Saarbrucken. When I arrived in town at 9:30pm it was pretty much quiet and asleep. I don't imagine there's much nightlife going on here, if that's what you're looking for. The hotel is on the hillside and is decorated in a modern contemporary fashion. It's nicely done but if you're looking for an old German setting, this is not it. The lobby is spacious and the bar and restaurant are just off the reception desk and by the elevators. It seems like this hotels cater to business clientele because it's the usual scene of business travelers hanging out at the bar having a drink or two.

Modern hotel, really nice room with good storage for a short stay. We arrived a little too early as we expected problems crossing the border from France to Germany (due to Covid & Brexit) but there was no one at the crossing and we did not even have to stop. The guy at reception spoke great English and was so lovely and super helpful. We were very stressed organising this trip and had actually booked the wrong month on our booking which he quickly sorted out for us, on top of being very kind and letting us check in early. He also, with a quick phone call, sorted out where we could get our Green Emissions sticker from which we needed for the car later in the holiday, and sent us off with directions about 5 minutes up the road to the correct place. Coffee making in the room. Could also get coffee and drinks and alcoholic drinks in the bar in the hotel and a limited selection of meals, nice dining room and lovely patio area at the back. Great shower, but like one of the comments below, no matter how careful you are the water ends up all over the bathroom floor, also from the tap which is located outside the sink, the water drips all over the floor. We have found both these designs in a lot of the hotels so it is not just here. For the brits, you could get CNN and British news on the TV. Ample out door parking. A McDonalds and Brew Pub (good beer and OK food, large portions german pub grub) within a minutes walking distance of the hotel. Breakfast was very good with everything you could want, with the lovely Bircher Muesli, even pancakes if you so desired, nothing hot!! It was buffet style (covid times), my only comment is that if anywhere is doing a buffet they should only allow adults in the area and not children, there was only one whilst we were there and the parent was letting him mess about with the bread, which in these times I do not think is a good idea. I have given 4 stars only because of the bed which for us was rock hard, such a shame, really could do with a thick topper pad to make it more comfortable.

Am Kurpark des Städtchens Weiskirchen gelegen lädt das Parkhotel mit dem angrenzenden Wellness-Bereich zum ruhigen Verweilen ein. Die gesamte Atmosphäre inclusive der Flure, Treppenhäuser und Aufzüge ist mit viel Liebe zum Detail und Geschmack gestaltet. Das Zimmer war ausreichend groß und sehr sauber, das Personal an Rezeption und im Servicebereich stets freundlich und zuvorkommend. Zwischen Bistro und Restaurant befindet sich eine quantitativ wie qualitativ bestens ausgestattete Bar. Auch am reichhaltigen Frühstücksbüffet gab es nichts zu beanstanden. Das „Vitalis“ verfügt neben einem Schwimmbad über mehrere Saunen ( besonders hervorzuheben die mit Holz befeuerte Banja sowie die Lehmsauna!) im Innen- und Außenbereich, wo man sich bargeldlos verköstigen kann. Da das „Vitalis“ nicht nur für Hotelgäste zugänglich ist, sondern auch für Eintritt zahlende Gäste, kann es bisweilen, vor allem am Nachmittag, mit den zur Verfügung stehenden Liegestühlen eng werden.

What a surprise this hotel was! We dropped in for 1 night on the way to Croatia, only to find some of the most comfy rooms, most attentive service and some of the best food we had in a while. Totally unexpected and strongly recommended to anyone traveling by car from UK to Southern Europe by car. It is also close to the main motorway and has a lovely pond and a Franco-German Friendship Park attached to the back. Well worth the detour and kudos to the staff.

Ein ganz großes Lob an das gesamte Team des InterCity Hotels Saarbrücken unter der Führung der kompetenten Betriebsleitung Herr Körner. Von der Angebotserstellung zum persönlichen Empfang vor Ort war alles zu unserer vollsten Zufriedenheit. Hervor zu heben ist der überaus freundliche Service, die Aufmerksamkeit des Personals und das Gefühl, als Gast gesehen und wahrgenommen zu werden. Uns wurden alle Wünsche erfüllt und unsere Gruppe mit 75 Personen war rundum zufrieden, was bei einer solchen Personenanzahl wirklich als Kompliment zu verstehen ist. Viele wollen privat sogar wieder kommen. Nicht zu vergessen ist das Housekeeping. Die Sauberkeit der Zimmer muss hier noch einmal explizit erwähnt werden, da ich als Ansprechpartnerin durchweg positives Feedback erhalten habe. Liebe Gäste im InterCity oder in anderen Hotels: Auch die Gastgeber sind nur Menschen und geben unter dem Aspekt des enormen Fachkräftemangels ihr Bestes, das sollte man wirklich anerkennen und wert schätzen. Daher: Gebt Feedback, sagt ab und an mal Danke und auch das Personal freut sich über ein Lächeln! Wir sagen herzlich danke und kommen definitiv wieder!

This place is a hidden jewel. I have stayed in many IHG hotels for years and I am seriously expressing that this hotel is above and beyond with even some Crowne Plazas I have stayed before. Inside this Holiday Inn Express, the environment and staff makes you feel like home. Their friendliness and attention to details surpassed my expectations. This is my second time staying here and I have to say that I am looking forward to stay again. The rooms are decent and comfortable. It’s an express. They make sure these rooms are very clean and the policy they have of clean on demand provides the guests with more privacy. They won’t wake you up to clean the room! Just need to hang a sign if you want the room clean, and not like other hotels that you need to hang it to not be disturbed. Some reviewers gave 4 stars because of exterior and location but people don’t realize this is not their fault because the tram rails are on the front. This place has free parking. So far is the only hotel I have stayed that has that. I strongly recommend this place if you are in the area and have a vehicle like I did.