Magdeburg Spa Hotels

I only stayed one night in the midst of the pandemic so I’m sure this hotel has a very different dynamic in regular times. The reception area is fantastic, a huge, high ceiling area meaning you can see right up to the top floor. Add some pedestrian traffic and guests and you’ve got a great place to have a coffee or meet people. In today’s environment, it just seemed sad and empty. The room was well equipped, nice big bed, good bathroom - though who uses a bidet in 2020? Service was good as you would expect from having so few guests. As with all hotels, they are keen to point out and highlight their environmental commitments. But then this hotel takes payment for electric car charging - presumably with the excuse they have no choice etc, managed by another company etc. It seems green issues are only an initiative if they save money. That aside, I would stay here again and I’m sure it’s a very different place in normal times.

No porters. Two separate lifts to get to the second floor. I booked a deluxe room and the first room I was given was in the attic with windows the size of the slits used to fire arrows out of in castles. After a serious complaint I was given a proper room however the air conditioner did not work. When I queried this the receptionist said the whole second floor was without air-conditioning this would have been fine if the outside temperature had not been the 34 degrees it was during our stay on top of this the room was west facing so the temperature inside the room was well into the 30's most of the time. The secure parking is €16 per day and the swimming pool an extra €6 per person per day. The restaurant was full of flies at breakfast time and front door did not work on the day we left so everyone had to use a side door.

First class hotel in the heart of Magdeburg has an indoor pool and a free internet terminal. It is a 5-minute walk from the old town. Hotel Ratswaage has Bauhaus-style architecture. All rooms and suites include a flat-screen TV and a large desk. The bathrooms come with free toiletries. Breakfast is available each morning. Regional and international food is served in the Ratswaage's restaurant with conservatory and beer garden. Cakes can be enjoyed during the day. Featuring a salt cave, guests can relax in the wellness area at Hotel Ratswaage for a reduced fee. Massage and cosmetic services are also available. Magdeburg's train station, Medieval cathedral and the Rotehornpark can all be reached on foot in 10 minutes. A tram stop is just around the corner.