Grand Hotel Russischer Hof

Maybe this is a cultural thing but I'll share it just the same as a cautionary tale for Americans. I went through a great deal of effort to find a hotel in Weimar that had 2 beds available and air conditioning. I found a room here that advertised 1 double bed, one sofa bed and AC. I was sharing a room with my teenage nephew and did not want to share a bed. Upon check in, I was given a room with only one bed. I was told that because I was only a party of 2 that they had decided to only give me a room with 1 bed despite the fact that I had paid extra for a room with 2 beds. I was ultimately given a roll away cot and was too hot and tired to protest further. Also when I arrived in the room, the curtains had been left open allowing the heat in and the AC had not been turned on all day. I turned it on but it was not powerful enough get the room to a comfortable temperature. In a heat wave, they should close the curtains and turn the AC on in the morning. The building is beautiful, the breakfast was outstanding and the location was perfect.

I have been to Weimar several times, so I have tried both smaller and larger hotels in this beautiful city. I always look for a hotel that is in the center, but at the same time quiet, which means that it does not have windows to a busy street. The Best Western Premier Grand Russischer Hof completely exceeded all my expectations! The hotel is right in the center, I stayed in a room that has windows to a side street, so it was absolutely quiet. The room had a very comfortable bed, a beautiful bathtub and was generally beautifully equipped. The staff was very helpful and friendly. Of all the hotels I have tried in Weimar, this one is definitely the best. In the others, I was bothered by the noise or not very professional staff or the room was nice but had little storage space. I am very glad that I discovered this gem among hotels!

The staff was extremely unfriendly and arrogant. They did you not treat you as a guest rather somebody who disturbs there day. Don't pay for valet parking. They have the understanding that this mean you park your car by yourself and then walk 5 minutes back to the entrance of the hotel. If you ask is this is normal the staff treat you with no respect and extremely arrogant. If I pay Euro 250 per night for a suite I can bring my money to other nice hotels in this city.

Reception: I think the reception here should be the most expansive of all hotels I’ve stayed - so much love it. It gives a kinda ‘grand style’ welcome to you as you enter. Accessibility is quite good. Room: The room I stayed was on the 4th floor - the lift was good in a gold-shinning pattern; making you feel like the King of Persia (🤣) - don’t take my word! Back to the room; it was a comfortable Queen size bed, fridge with complimentary water bottle, laundry/ironing facility. Bathroom: nothing exceptional but as I would expect, it was clean, nice smelling and 2 wall mirrors. It also has hairdryer. Parking 🅿️: The only disappointment I had here was the parking lot at the hotel; I was baffled I had to pay €21 per night. Most hotels offer complimentary free parking for their guests. I find this really disappointing.