The hotel is not beautiful from the outside, but it faces the lake and the walk into the city through the park is lovely. We didn't go into the nearby zoo but the animal noises could be heard in the morning! The parking is free in the large public carpark, which is right by the hotel as is the tram stop. The receptionists were welcoming as were the waiters at breakfast. The carpet in the hallway on the second floor was stained and the strip lighting on the walls is hideous, but the room itself was very comfortable and clean. The glass door to the bathroom is mildly off-putting but this seems quite common in Germany. The breakfast was really good value, some delicious homemade smoothies, lots of choice of meats, fish, cheese etc. Quite a feast. Sadly we never got round to visiting the sauna, but we dd enjoy the complementary drinks in the minbar, which is a nice touch. There were families with young children staying and I think it would be a great place for them, as there is so much open space nearby.