It is very close to the city centre area, a very short walkable distance to the central market-place. It is located right next to the 'Goethe Gallerie', which is probably the largest mall in Jena. In fact, there was a nice view through the glass-dome of the mall from my room. However, on the other side as well there would... More

Stayed at the Steigenberger Hotel for three nights in early March. We have a corporate rate at this hotel as it is convienient for our office. The hotel was good, rooms were spacious and there was alot of choice for breakfast, mostly cold meats, pastries and cereal, although there was some hot food too. It is a strange set up... More

I like the decor at this hotel. Compared to Ibis and other lower end hotels in the area, this one looks very modern and chic. The reason I give it a 3-stars is due to the many practical shortcomings I don't expect from a newly renovated hotel. For example, 1) My colleague and I are staying on the (Rm) 525/527... More

Firstly, the sauna was not working. Brand new and issues, technical guy cannot fix because it was the 27th, 28th of December, the company supplier was on holidays. Alternative offered - nothing. But I did get a 'well what are you expecting from us type look and response'. I was not in the mood to spoon feed their poor customer... More

Steigenberger Esplanade is a modern hotel and re-opened after a yearlong construction in November 2012. Unfortunately there is rust in the water pipes which affects "some of the rooms" . I stayed the first week that the hotel had opened and in my room the HOT water would run brown and after 5 minutes it would turn very light yellow.... More

after booking I found out on the hotel's homepage, that they will close from 9th of Octobre 2011 until autumn next year. My experience: - front desk was very helpful and kind, some difficultues with the invoice printer were inevitable - up to the room, the keycard didn't work, none of teh two. So I went don't again and was... More

Chose this hotel as I had an early train from Jena West and it looked like a short walk (it was, 10 minutes). The hotel itself was very nice rooms were somewhat larger than I expected and were quite clean and fairlly modern. No complaints. However, the price was ~$200 / night which is just too much for a moderate... More

I attended a 3 day business meeting and I stayed in room 601 - so it was a corner and quiet and overlooked into the glass dome of the shopping center attached to the hotel. Very convenient to amenities so it is good for accompanying spouse so they will not get bored. I love the location best of all. Food... More

After figuring out that I had to get the car in an elevator parking was easy. Very large, well located hotel. The rooms are clean and comfortable rooms. There is a mall right next door to the hotel, so shopping is convenient. Downtown Jena is a 10 minute walk. We ate in the hotel restaurant one night and it was... More