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Markt 4, 31134 Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany (Formerly Le Meridien)
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Van der Valk Hotel Hildesheim
Ranked #1 of 11 hotels in Hildesheim
4.5 of 5 stars 74 Reviews
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Location, Location, But...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2010
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Originally I had planned to stay in the Novotel in Hildesheim, but after reading the Trip Advisor reviews of Novotel and Van der Valk, I opted for the latter. Perhaps that is one reason why I was especially disappointed. Yes, indeed, the location is unbeatable. I had a view of the Marktplatz complete with noontime Glockenspiel and all that is charming. (The various bells did wake me up one weekend morning, though). Some other pro's: 1- Excellent modern shower (Grohe) 2- Cozy lobby and restaurant 3- Tasty tap water 4- Rather nice breakfast spread complete with a nifty fresh orange juice maker. BUT... Van der Valk Hildesheim had a number of flaws. 1- My room smelled very moldy/musty. I have never experienced such a thing in all of my years of business travel, and certainly not in a luxury hotel chain. Reception looked at me like I was from Mars when I informed them and after trying to figure out what I meant by "room spray," they finally produced a very sad, cheap one that did next to nothing. 2- They also gave me that no-comprehension/deer-in-headlights look when I asked about their turn-down service, until finally someone at reception understood what I meant and informed me that they have none. 3- The heat in my room didn't work the first night at all (finally at midnight they brought me a space heater). 5- The middle-aged breakfast chef was clearly disgruntled with life in general and barked at me while I was ordering my fried eggs auf Deutsch 6- Breakfast on Sunday closed at 10:30 AM...since when do luxury hotels have weekend breakfast ending so early? 7- Decor in room looked faded and really?... a Dutch hotel chain cannot afford real flowers and instead has dingy fake flowers in a tacky faux-gold vase? Conclusion: some elements four-star worthy, others, alas, three star. Fine for the tour bus groups who occupied the place, but for a business traveller such as myself, not up to standards and leaving much to be desired...

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Holzminden, Germany
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Hotel is not completely renovated”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 October 2010

We were at a seminar in this hotel for 3 full days. The location of the hotel is nice, right at the city centre and walking-distance to most of attractive places, restaurants etc.

We were looking forward to this stay, as the internet homepage looked very attractive, with renovated rooms in a fancy style.

However, when we were booked in and looked at the rooms, we were shocked because the rooms looked like end 70's ...

This was disappointing and back to the reception we were told that the hotel is booked out and for such "interest" into the new rooms, you have to make sure at the point of reservation. No comment.

The hotel facilities for seminar looks good, although the airconditioning is not well for a group of more than 30 people. The windows into the seminar room cannot be opened.

Food is OK, but you should be around the first people lunching/dining/breadfasting, because the "fill-up" is slow.

Be careful also on Wednesdays, as there is vegetable market in front of the hotel, and the shop owners start building their stalls at 5.00 am h.

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Truly stunning hotel in amazing location - beautiful town!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 September 2010

Gorgeous room in what we later found out was considered by locals to be the best hotel in Hildesheim. The town itself is possibly one of the most underrated in Germany. Breakfast was an event in itself and a great people watching opprtunity. Step out the front door right into the middle of this town and into a market if you're there on the right day. Loved it and would return in a heartbeat.

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Wirral
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“nice hotel”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2010

We only stayed for one night but was a perfect location it is on the Market square. We had a band playing below and tons of people sitting on the outside tables surrounding them. People were getting up and dancing, it was a nice atmosphere outside.

The hotel was stunning, old world on the outside and a bit more contemperary on the inside. The rooms were spacious and the bathrooms very nice, staff were very nice and accomodating. The breakfast was THE BEST we ever had and that was all 5 of us in agreement on the wide selection and taste. I don't have any reason to go back there but if ever we did find ourselves in Hildesheim then that's the place to stay.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Karlskrona, Sweden
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19 reviews 19 reviews
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24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Best location in Hildesheim”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2009
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We stayed one night at this hotel. From outside it looks like an old hotel, but at least our room was very new and modern. There are rooms in the older part, overlooking the square, but I must say that the room we got on the back overlooking the dome, was a very good room.
The surroundings are very interesting and the restaurants at the square seems fine. We did have dinner at the hotelrestaurant and it was superb. I stay at hotels almost every week in business, but I must say that the breakfast at this hotel was one of the best I ever have got.
I can really recommend this hotel, for the surroundings, for the good rooms and for the superb food.
However, if you look at the hotel from the front and think that this is a cosy old hotel, you are wrong. It is a modern hotel but with some atmosphere.
If you have a car it´s good to know that there is parking beneath the hotel. Entrance from the back street.

  • Stayed August 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Markt 4, 31134 Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany (Formerly Le Meridien)
Price range (per night):* INR7,726 - 9,727

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