German Accommodations (and Zurich)
Apr 28th, 2013, 06:28 PM
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German Accommodations (and Zurich)
My mother and I are spending 2 weeks in Germany in September. My mother lived there for several years when I was born (35+ years ago), so she has some experience (if her mind will recall it -ha!). We are visiting for the first time since I was 1 year old.
We would like some advice on accommodations.
Our parameters are: two beds (or two singles pushed together), bed & breakfast type (pensions) but are open to any German experience hotel, and air conditioning (if possible). Yes I know the background on the beds and a/c.
Here are the places we are staying overnight:
Wurzburg (my birthplace)
Munich
Berchtesgaden
Garmish
Zurich (fly out city)
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!
HotLonghornMomma
We would like some advice on accommodations.
Our parameters are: two beds (or two singles pushed together), bed & breakfast type (pensions) but are open to any German experience hotel, and air conditioning (if possible). Yes I know the background on the beds and a/c.
Here are the places we are staying overnight:
Wurzburg (my birthplace)
Munich
Berchtesgaden
Garmish
Zurich (fly out city)
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated!
HotLonghornMomma
Apr 28th, 2013, 07:00 PM
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For Zurich:
Pension St. Josef
You could stay at the very posh, very expensive Baur au Lac, but it is tres snooty.
And I mean Ivana Trump Snooty, sweetie darling, and that is pretty darn snooty.
Tschuss,
Thin
Pension St. Josef
You could stay at the very posh, very expensive Baur au Lac, but it is tres snooty.
And I mean Ivana Trump Snooty, sweetie darling, and that is pretty darn snooty.
Tschuss,
Thin
Apr 28th, 2013, 07:23 PM
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If you're getting into Zurich in the afternoon and flying out in the morning, then the easiest place to stay is the Radisson Blu at the airport. That's where I am staying with Mom in June when she flies back to Phila after her three week-visit with me. I've reserved an runway view room with late checkout, so if her plane is delayed, we can relax in the room and watch the other planes come and go. (Last year, her flight was delayed five hours and wandering around the shopping area got boring pretty quickly. It was pouring with rain so there was no point in leaving the airport.)
FWIW, I was in Zurich on Saturday and Bahnhofstrasse is under construction up and down the whole street. You can still get to most stores (a few are also being remodeled), but it doesn't look like its usual self.
FWIW, I was in Zurich on Saturday and Bahnhofstrasse is under construction up and down the whole street. You can still get to most stores (a few are also being remodeled), but it doesn't look like its usual self.
Apr 28th, 2013, 09:25 PM
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Hi HotLonghornMomma,
It would be helpful if you could give us your price preference for your hotels to help us narrow down our recommendations.
I doubt you'll find many hotels offering air conditioning in most parts of Germany -- it's usually not necessary except for a few weeks in August, and then folks just open the windows. I think it would be better to look for a hotel in a quiet area so that you won't be disturbed when the windows are open.
In Garmisch, there are tons of pensions, and there are a few hotels I've recommended to others. I have recommended the 3-star Hotel Bavaria for its ambiance and its wonderful location, and it seems to get good reviews at Trip Advisor. I live in Garmisch, though, and haven't stayed at a hotel here. You can find all the pensions at the town's central website at
www.gapa.de
Have fun as you plan!
s
It would be helpful if you could give us your price preference for your hotels to help us narrow down our recommendations.
I doubt you'll find many hotels offering air conditioning in most parts of Germany -- it's usually not necessary except for a few weeks in August, and then folks just open the windows. I think it would be better to look for a hotel in a quiet area so that you won't be disturbed when the windows are open.
In Garmisch, there are tons of pensions, and there are a few hotels I've recommended to others. I have recommended the 3-star Hotel Bavaria for its ambiance and its wonderful location, and it seems to get good reviews at Trip Advisor. I live in Garmisch, though, and haven't stayed at a hotel here. You can find all the pensions at the town's central website at
www.gapa.de
Have fun as you plan!
s
Apr 29th, 2013, 06:49 PM
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1st: Pepper_von_snoot: I have no clue what you are selling, but this girl ain't buying. : )
2nd: WeisserTee: Thank you for the Zurich info, that is quite informative & helpful.
3rd: swandav2000: Uggghhh! Why did I leave out the single most important piece of info?
$180-200/night or less (preferably) is our budget.
2nd: WeisserTee: Thank you for the Zurich info, that is quite informative & helpful.
3rd: swandav2000: Uggghhh! Why did I leave out the single most important piece of info?
$180-200/night or less (preferably) is our budget.
Apr 29th, 2013, 07:38 PM
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Actually, Pension St, Josef is a well located hotel (near Old Town Zurich) at a reasonable price. You might prefer a room off the street side for quiet. Also, it is good to know to look for the ramp (walk past the hotel as you approach from train station) to roll your luggage up to the hotel rather than attempt the stairs. Walkable from the train station. They will also arrange airport transportation if you don't want to use the train (which it also pretty easy).
http://www.st-josef.ch/page/englisch.html?tmp=qq&ck=1
You might want to read reviews on Tripadvisor:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ef-Zurich.html
http://www.st-josef.ch/page/englisch.html?tmp=qq&ck=1
You might want to read reviews on Tripadvisor:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...ef-Zurich.html
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Hi again,
Then the Hotel Bavaria is well within your budget -- doubles there go for 106 Euro in Sep, or $138. Here's a link:
http://www.hotel-bavaria-garmisch.co...-partenkirchen
I just browsed through the first 5 pages of "guest house" accommodations at the Garmisch site I gave you above -- here are some that look good to me. I noted the prices for two people.
http://www.urlaub-in-garmisch.de/gäs...house-english/
90 Euro
http://www.haus-sissi.de/welcome.html?L=6
120 Euro
http://www.gaestehaus-angela.com/index.htm
90 Euro
When you go through the site, make sure you look for the icon that says the guest house is central -- that will be a dot inside a circle.
Have fun as you plan!
s
Then the Hotel Bavaria is well within your budget -- doubles there go for 106 Euro in Sep, or $138. Here's a link:
http://www.hotel-bavaria-garmisch.co...-partenkirchen
I just browsed through the first 5 pages of "guest house" accommodations at the Garmisch site I gave you above -- here are some that look good to me. I noted the prices for two people.
http://www.urlaub-in-garmisch.de/gäs...house-english/
90 Euro
http://www.haus-sissi.de/welcome.html?L=6
120 Euro
http://www.gaestehaus-angela.com/index.htm
90 Euro
When you go through the site, make sure you look for the icon that says the guest house is central -- that will be a dot inside a circle.
Have fun as you plan!
s
