We've visited Muenster before for the Christmas markets and had the good fortune to stay at the Mauritzhof Hotel. Unfortunately, we left it too late to book and ended up this weekend in the Moevenpick Munster.
I'll start with the good points:
1. The rooms are big, clean and as advertised.
2. The hotel is closer to the town than you think, being a 20 minute walk around the lake into the centre.
3. It's easy to reach from the ring.
Now for the bad bits:
1. The parking is ludicrous at 13 euros a day in the underground car-park. It should be free for hotel guests.
2. No free wifi.
3. Breakfast is ridiculously priced at 17.50 pp. They give you these breakfast cards and even though they ask you if you are aware breakfast is not included it is a ridiculous system because you must present the cards back at the reception if you didn't use them otherwise you get charged.
4. The beds were very soft and there were not enough pillows. No climate control.
5. Bathroom fan didn't work properly, the towels were flimsy and although there were amenities they didn't appear to be generous.
6. Quite a long wait at the check-in and check-out and lots of superfluous people stood about who did not appear to know what they were doing or why they were there.
7. Our room was not ready for 2 pm check-in and we were offered no alternatives.
8. The bar is a smoker's bar.
9. Characterless and uninviting hotel.
I wasn't 100% disappointed with my stay as we had only intended to visit the Christmas markets, but if I had planned a proper weekend break for just the two of us as a romantic break I would have been sorely disappointed. Back to the Mauritzhof next time.
Buyer beware!
- Moevenpick Hotel Muenster
