Renthof Kassel in Kassel

I was concerned about the heat so I called the hotel to confirm that they had Air Conditioning and was told that they did. But, they do not. Even though it was relatively cool out and we had our own fan we were uncomfortably hot. I would recommend getting a room facing the courtyard, sheltered from the sun and away from the street noise. There was also no mini bar/refrigerator, kettle or coffee service.

I don't regret staying here: the location is excellent, particularly for Documenta visiting, and the historical features of the hotel are both fascinating and visually appealing. I did not realize, however, that the building's historical status means that they can not install air conditioning, and by the 2nd day of our stay that was becoming a problem. If you are sensitive to heat, keep this in mind when booking a summer stay. Our first day was perfectly comfortable as it was a mild temperature outside, but as soon as the weather warmed up , the room became quite stuffy and uncomfortable. We had to open the windows, and that meant letting in the sounds and the cigarette smoke of the people hanging out below us and in front of the hotel entrance. The hotel staff should post signs (especially in the summer) discouraging people from talking loudly (and smoking) in the spaces right below the hotel rooms. This is not a cheap hotel and yet the experience of not getting a good night's sleep due to stuffiness and noise is something I would associate with a hotel of far less costliness. I requested a room fan (through the room tablet / ipad, which is a convenient feature) and they brought it right away. The fan helped, but it was still necessary to have the window open and with that all the noise and occasional cigarette smoke that came with it. I also requested an iron / ironing board, and again they promptly brought it to me. Otherwise, the rooms are tastefully appointed, though ours was small (the larger rooms were not available when I booked). The outdoor breakfast courtyard area is quite charming (as are the lounge areas, though we did not spend time in them) and this was a lovely way to start the day. We also found the nearby parking space quite convenient, though it was a little confusing at first how to get buzzed in to the space. There is an attached space to the hotel that was holding an interesting rug / art exhibition . I'm not sure if that is a regular part of the hotel or if the space was used this way in honor of Documenta, but it was very interesting and easy to visit. The staff are very friendly and helpful, and for the most part, they spoke English.