Bergedick Hotel

what a great place to stay while I was accompanying my brother to Germany for surgery. The hotel was a perfect short walk from the hospital for my visits and lots of great little restaurants for me to dine in. The hotel breakfast was excellent with a great variety of items. The hotel staff was so friendly and helpful as well as supportive during my 9 night stay. Honorable mention the a few front desk staff Chris who spoke excellent English for my communication as well as Kim and Swen. The rooms were clean and on demand to clean if you didn't need a daily cleaning. I didn't hav a chance to dine at the restaurant in the evening but there would be no doubt the food was great.

This hotel is where family of patients of Elizabeth Krankenhaus can stay at pretendously promotional rates. We paid 94 EUR per night for single occupancy of a double and 98 for 2. The rates advertised on b**king or h*tels.com are 20% lower, we wish we had checked during the stay. Not nice. The 19th century building was being renovated during our stay so no lounge for the duration as the modern building has none. Breakfast buffet menu never changed in one month. It is well appointed (continental + english) but no item changed over one month. Variety is the spice of life. Our twin room was modern but without USB sockets and closet lights that would trigger at any time for no reason. The trigger floor-level lights are also far too sensitive. Location is good with easy access to bus, station, parks and main street (but this is Recklinghausen-South, 7km from the city center, and an ethnic neighbourhood). Otherwise bed, TV, utility, closets were in order and spacious. Also bathroom. Staff is helpful, german-style. But the cleaning is not done every other day as advertised, it is haphazard if you don't ask for it. So all in all not super happy with accomodation during renovation summer.