Within walking distance from the "center" of Riesa. Perfect location and no problem to park you car in front of the hotel. Friendly Staff and a great buffet breakfast.
If in the vicinity I would stay there again.

I was in this hotel during a business trip in Germany March '11; when I am in this area, I always reserve in this hotel because it is one of the few high-level accomodations in this mid-size town. Almost any hour of the day or night you check-in, there is always someone of the personnel assisting you in your needs. Annected restaurant is offering a broad enough range of full satisfying specialities until late in the evening, which is good for guest arriving late, being the ways connecting to this town definitely not the best or the fastest in all Germany. Location is peaceful enough, though along the main road entering the town; good for business in case of fast transfer to the near industrial area, as well as for leisure in case of a nice walk along the river Elbe.

We recently spent 7 nights at the Mercure Riesa. It is a new and modern hotel with very comfortable and attractive rooms. Not luxury accommodations by any means, but we had all that we needed. The hotel staff are very friendly and helpful and will go out of their way to help with taxis, train info, directions, etc. One downside is that you can hear noisy neighbors quite easily. It is a mile walk to the Erdgas Arena and a much shorter walk to the downtown section of town. The breakfast (included) is very good and ample -- great coffee!