Fora Hotel by Mercure

Absolute joke of a place. Had a cancelled flight in Hamburg with a replacement at 8am in hanover so desperately needed somewhere to stay overnight. A German speaking friend found and said I’d be there.

Got there and the clown of a woman said fully booked. My German friend spoke to her again and she said she had 2 rooms free. Why didn’t I make myself known

Then the cheeky thing demanded a €250 euro deposit. I handed my card as I was shattered and just wanted to sleep!!

No she wanted it in CASH

AVOID THIS PLACE.

FORA HOTEL HANNOVER by MERCURE 19 July – 20 July 2024 My husband and I stayed at this hotel before our flight to Cape Verde, so I can write only about its location, room/bathroom and breakfast plus parking lot. It’s about 10-minute drive from the hotel to the airport. The taxi fare for this 10-minute drive is EURO 30. The room is basic, but sufficient. There was no mineral water nor slippers in the room, which is a shame. Mercure, really? The breakfast is VERY basic. Not much choice – you eat what you get and you’re on your way. Has no-one considered that travellers would like to have a hearty breakfast before they’re off to the airport, especially when they have a long flight ahead? Definitely something to improve, Mercure! The parking lot is underground, which is very convenient. We left our car there for the length of our holiday (14 days) and collected it “safe and sound”. So this is a big plus. But you cannot book the park-sleep-fly service directly with hotel – it’s only possible by some website. Also, the transfer to the airport is only one-way (before you fly, not after you land so be prepared to take a taxi from the airport). Moreover, they tell you that parking your car there is free – no extra charge to the room charge (which is EURO 100+). We wanted to grab some sleep after we returned from our holiday, but the price for “a room only” would be the same as for the “park-sleep-fly service”, so it made little sense. We decided to pick up our car, and hit the road even though we arrived at 03:50 am. Tough for us, but tough for the Mercure too as they could make some extra money. Oh, and by the way, the location of the hotel is not that nice. We went for a short walk in the evening, and it turned out that it’s a bit hued district if you know what I mean. Just a long street with geshefts – nothing to see in the whereabouts, no walking grounds or parks either. Would I recommend? Not really. If we fly from Hannover again, we’ll stay at the airport hotel next time.

This is a night club, not a hotel! Loud music during stay and staff not doing anything about it! Music is on until 3 am! Not suitable if you want a good night sleep.