Dorint Seehotel-Therme

I was refused a pool noodle, even though they had plenty available. Additionally, they mistakenly charged my card but failed to instruct the bank to release the funds. On a positive note, the quality of the water in the spa was excellent.

Just returned home from a 4 night stay at Hotel Merkur. I had taken my 3 Children on a Monday to Friday holiday to celebrate their milestone Birthdays, my twins turned 21 and my other daughter celebrating her 40th. I chose this hotel because of the reviews of how friendly the hotel staff were and all the personal touches they provided, such as, bottle of bubbly on arrival and homemade Jam and/or marmalade as a leaving gift. Sadly we saw nothing of this despite me emailing them beforehand to inform them of our reason for the holiday. The room we had been given was 002 and although very basic, we had a great bathroom. The windows looked on to a wall so not much daylight in the room, but we were okay with this as it kept the room cool and we didn't plan to be in all that much. Not wanting to be negative, but... on arrival all we were given was the key and told where our room could be found, no welcome pack or even information about the hotel facilities etc. (We only found out on the last day that they had a courtyard we could have used and that they sold soft drinks at recetion.) The room didn't even have tea/coffee making equipment, which we found very unusual and disappointing. The last straw for us was, when checking out was asked if we had taken anything from the mini bar to which I replied "what mini bar?" "The one in your room" eh??? We didn't have a mini bar!! Left us thinking we must have had the worst room in the hotel and we felt like second class guests. On the positive side the towels and bedding were changed daily and the breakfast was good. Oh, I forgot to mention, my daughter came back to the hotel when I was asleep and didn't want to knock the door too loud in case it disturbed other guests, si asked us she could be let in and was told they didn't have another key, so she sat in reception. Eh???!!!. I loved Prague and will definitely go back, but not to Hotel Merkur.

In terms of outstanding effort, this relaxation facility can easily compete with almost any youth hostel. Through the underground car park under the apartment buildings, you can reach the wellness area almost directly, where you can take a deep breath of the exhaust fumes from the cars parking before crossing the fairly clean changing area - indoor pool style. But then you have already reached the wellness area. The children can be dropped off in the front pools. Right next to this is the relaxation room, through which the wellness guests make their way to the brine/floating pool in squeaky shoes. Don't worry: no one will fall asleep on the water here. The low humming exhaust system ensures that the relaxation area in front of the sauna also tries to rid the smell of mediocrity. An outstanding fitness offer, some of which is paid for separately: yoga once a week and even water aerobics three times a week give you the opportunity to enjoy a buffet where you can stuff yourself without any embarrassment, and where there isn't a single thing that couldn't be offered a little cheaper. Only the carpet is irritating: it isn't worn; it's the pattern. And the simple glass elements that keep the relaxation areas covered are also able to withstand the rain. The temperature is also bearable and the rooms are clean. As the Berliners say so congenially: there's nothing to complain about!