Best Western Victor's Residenz Hotel Rodenhof

I gave the location four stars, as it is in a quiet street, but not quite in the city centre. a walk of ten minutes gets you to the railway station, slap in the centre of town. The quieter location does, however, make parking easier! The rooms vary quite a lot, depending on the class booked, but all are clean and more than adequate. The staff are lovely, and nothing is a trouble. The hotel has both a swimming pool, which is usually pleasantly quiet, and a sauna, steam room, and relaxation room in which guests can chill after their sauna! There is also an outdoor, semi-covered relaxation room, which could perhaps do with a coat of paint before springtime! The relaxed ambience, friendly staff, pool and wellness area, plus the almost-central, but quiet location make this my hotel of choice in Saarbrucken.

Merits its 4 star status. Very nice all round and excellent staff. Under ground parking and leisure centre with pool

This hotel is okay if you’re not depending on public transportation or are a business traveler. The lobby is beautiful, and the rooms are comfortable but not very modern. If you have a lot of luggage or are in a wheelchair, this might not be the right hotel for you. While there are elevators, there are still steps to overcome when entering the hotel and when going to at least some of the rooms. I had two pieces of luggage and was not happy with that. My main critique point however is the gym. I specifically booked this hotel because they claim they have a gym. There is a fitness room, but there is no treadmill which I consider standard equipment. The elliptical is a squeaky, wobbly piece that I would consider a safety hazard and shouldn’t be there. The hotel has a pool and wellness area which looks nice. However, the pool opens at 8am and if you’re a business traveler like me, I simply didn’t have the time to take a swim that late. Overall, this was a disappointing hotel stay.