Nuremberg's BEST Hotel? (Holiday Inn Express Schwabach Review!)
Okay, buckle up, buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the swirling, slightly off-kilter world of… the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach! And trust me, I'm not pulling any punches here. This isn't your glossy, corporate brochure review; this is the raw, unfiltered truth, from a weary traveler who's experienced the highs, the lows, and the slightly-too-firm pillows of this Nuremberg gem.
Nuremberg's BEST Hotel? (Holiday Inn Express Schwabach Review! - The Honest Truth)
Let's be real, finding the "best" hotel is like finding the perfect pair of jeans. It's subjective, depends on your mood and your travel needs. But did the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach surprise me? Yes. In a good way? mostly. Let's break it down, shall we?
First Impressions: Arrival & Accessibility (and My Grueling Quest for a Coffee - or 7)
I rolled up, utterly knackered from… well, life. And immediately, the outside felt…clean. Not sterile, but properly clean. The car park (free!) was a godsend after battling Nuremberg's traffic. Accessibility? Okay, here's the deal. The website says, "Facilities for disabled guests." I can't personally evaluate every single aspect, but the lobby seemed readily accessible. I saw an elevator, a ramp… it LOOKED good. The entrance wasn't a death trap. I'm not a mobility issue type of traveler, but I'd give it a thumbs up from an aesthetic perspective if I were.
Now, the real test… coffee. I need coffee. Like, life-or-death need. The Lobby "Coffee Shop"? Nope. Not literally a coffee shop! And, this, my friends, became a recurring theme. I'm not a high-maintenance guy. I like a decent cup of coffee, and I like to have it available when I damn well please. It was my biggest complaint. However, the complimentary coffee in the breakfast area was decent. That's a plus if you are happy to wait.
The Room: Comfort and Convenience (with Occasional Quirks!)
My room? Fine. Really, it was fine. Comfortable, clean. As far as what's "Available in all rooms" – yes, yes, and YES, it met the description. Air conditioning (crucial in summer!), Alarm clock (thank goodness!), Free Wi-Fi (more on this later), Coffee/tea maker (yay! Although that initial coffee quest still stung), Hair dryer, Ironing facilities (for those who still actually iron!), Refrigerator (handy!), Satellite/cable channels, Shower, and Wi-Fi [free] – all present and accounted for!
- The Bed: Solid. Not the cloud-like sensation you get at a Ritz-Carlton, but definitely good enough to pass out in after a long day of wurst-and-beer-fueled exploring. I particularly enjoyed the extra long bed - my feet always hang out.
- The Window: Opening it up? This is a big win for me. I like fresh air, so the fact you can "open that damn window" is a good plus!
- Cleanliness and Safety: The Rooms sanitized between stays bit was reassuring. The Staff trained in safety protocol was also visible – they took the whole pandemic thing pretty seriously.
- Missing Features: I didn't get to test out the Bathtub or the Bathrobes. I am a shower guy.
Internet: The Wi-Fi Saga (and a Sneak Peek at the [LAN] Option)
Okay, the Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! is a huge selling point. And most of the time, it was…okay. Stable enough for emails, browsing. However, I'm a bit of a power user. Downloading a large file? Forget it. Some evenings, the Wi-Fi felt like it was dial-up. The Internet access – LAN option existed. I’m old school. I brought a cable, but couldn't figure out where to plug it in! I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: A Breakfast Buffet Battle(and a bit of everything else)
- The Breakfast Buffet: This is where the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach shines. A fantastic Breakfast [buffet]! Decent Coffee/tea in restaurant. I'm talking the entire spread - Breakfast takeaway service, Buffet in restaurant, International cuisine in restaurant, Western breakfast, and Western cuisine in restaurant. This alone bumps the hotel up a notch. From pastries to yogurt, eggs to meats, it was a proper continental breakfast. I went back for seconds (and maybe thirds) on the bacon. (Okay, definitely thirds).
- Other Dining options: The "restaurants" are more of a casual, all-day dining kind of vibe. I never saw a dedicated Bar or any Happy hour, or a dedicated Coffee shop. I'm not sure about Desserts in restaurant.
- Room Service Never tested.
More Important Stuff: Services and Amenities (Minus the Spa Day)
- On-site stuff: Daily housekeeping was efficient and discreet. The Elevator made life easy! Car park [free of charge] - essential! Cash withdrawal available. I never needed Currency exchange.
- Things I never saw: I didn't see any Pool with view, Sauna, Spa, Spa/sauna, Steamroom, or Swimming pool. I'm not complaining, but I'm also not sure if the website is overly enthusiastic and not as accurate.
- Facilities for disabled guests: As mentioned before, looked promising
- The Not-So-Good The Luggage storage wasn't exactly secure. I didn't feel like my bag was in a dedicated, locked room. The Concierge was just the front desk staff, and while friendly, they weren't overly informative. Babysitting service: unlikely.
Things To Do (Outside of, and Within the Hotel)
- Relaxation: While not a spa resort, the Holiday Inn Express caters for a relaxful experience. The pool and sauna are unavailable. However, there are great options to ways to relax within your room. Taking advantage of your extra long bed, and wake-up service.
- Things to do (nearby): Nuremberg is at your fingertips. This hotel served as a good base to get to the city center.
Cleanliness and Safety: The COVID-19 Factor
The Holiday Inn Express Schwabach takes the pandemic seriously. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Hand sanitizer everywhere. Physical distancing of at least 1 meter was observed. Rooms sanitized between stays. I felt safe.
The Verdict and a Bold Offer!
Look, the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach isn't the Four Seasons. It's not trying to be. It's a solid, reliable option for a comfortable stay in Nuremberg. If you're looking for a practical, convenient base for exploring the city, with a fantastic breakfast and a good night's sleep, this is it.
So, here's the offer from me to you:
Book the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach TODAY and get:
- Guaranteed a Fantastic Breakfast: Promise! You'll get a great start to your day.
- Free, (mostly) Reliable Wi-Fi: Perfect for checking emails, planning your day, and maybe streaming a movie (if the Wi-Fi gods are smiling).
- A Good Night's Sleep: Comfortable rooms designed for relaxation.
- Peace of Mind: Cleanliness and safety measures taken seriously.
Why book NOW? Because honestly, this place books up! So, if you're planning a trip to Nuremberg, don't wait! Click that link, make that booking, and get ready for a stay that's unexpectedly pleasant. Don't expect perfection, but expect a good experience. And who knows? Maybe I'll see you there, battling for the last sausage at breakfast. (Just kidding…mostly!).
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Alright, buckle up buttercups, because this isn't your grandma's meticulously planned itinerary. This is the real deal: a trip to the Holiday Inn Express Nürnberg-Schwabach, Germany, with yours truly at the helm (or, more accurately, the somewhat-chaotic navigator). Let's see if I can remember what I did… and more importantly, how I felt while doing it.
Day 1: Arrival, Exhaustion, and the Mystery of the Elevator
14:00 - Arrival at Nürnberg Airport: Okay, so the "smooth landing" they promised in the in-flight magazine? Lies. Pure, unadulterated lies. Felt more like a controlled crash, but hey, we made it. After wrestling with the baggage carousel (which always seems to be playing a cruel game of "will it ever be my suitcase?") and surviving the airport chaos, I finally hailed a taxi. The driver, a kindly old chap named Günther, regaled me with stories about the weather. Turns out, it was supposed to rain. Go figure.
15:00 - Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Nürnberg-Schwabach: The hotel itself? Clean. Functional. Standard hotel fare, really. The staff was friendly, though the poor guy at the front desk probably regretted his career choice when he saw the glazed look in my eyes after a transatlantic flight. The elevator? This deserves its own category. It's SMALL. Like, really small. I'm talking, you and your suitcase are practically cuddling for the duration of the ride. And it seemed to have a mind of its own. Up, down, randomly stopping on floors… it was an adventure! More like a terrifying experience, and I used the stairs for all occasions after this moment as it was.
16:00 - The Room & The Bed - Oh, Praise the Softness!: My room was adequate. Nothing fancy, but clean and with a good view. But the BED! My god, the bed. After the torture of the flight, and the elevator saga, I practically dove in and embraced it like a long-lost lover. Oh, the soft, fluffy pillows. The crisp, clean sheets. I think I may have briefly blacked out from bliss. Seriously, if I could bottle that feeling and sell it, I'd be a millionaire.
17:00 - Attempted Reconnaissance (and a Near-Disaster with Google Maps): I decided I needed some air, and maybe a dose of reality. I decided to take a walk to get my bearings, because I was tired of being in the confines of the hotel room and the fear of the mysterious elevator. I tried to navigate using Google Maps; it immediately proved that perhaps it wasn't my forte. I found myself in a residential area… where the streets seemed to be playing a cruel joke on me. I eventually gave up, deciding the adventure wasn't worth the possibility of getting hopelessly lost.
18:30 - Dinner - The Currywurst Revelation: Right, food. Needed food. Found a local Imbiss (snack stand) nearby and ordered Currywurst. If you haven't had Currywurst in Germany, you. Are. Missing. Out. It's a sliced sausage, smothered in curry ketchup and sprinkled with curry powder. It's… amazing. The first bite was pure joy. The second? Even better. I devoured it so fast that I almost didn't notice the rain that had started. Perfect.
20:00 - Crash and Burn: Back at the hotel, I collapsed on the bed, fully clothed. My brain had officially checked out. I'm pretty sure I didn't do anything else that night except, well, sleep.
Day 2: Schwabach's Charm, a Lesson in German Bread, and the Emotional Gut Punch of History
07:00 - Breakfast: The Continental Conquest: The breakfast buffet at the hotel was the standard continental affair. Loads of bread, cold cuts, and a coffee machine that seemed to be powered by pure caffeine. It was a good start for a day, filling my stomach with enough energy to keep going.
09:00 - Schwabach Town Exploration: Okay, now this was the real reason I came here! Schwabach is a charming town, with colorful buildings, cobblestone streets, and a tangible sense of history, which I got around because I was starting to not be afraid of Google Maps.
10:00 - The Gold Leaf Museum (Double Down): Okay, I'm going to get real here. The Gold Leaf Museum? Spectacular. I spent over 2 hours there, absolutely transfixed. I'm not even particularly artistic, but the detail, the craftsmanship… it was mesmerizing. The way they made gold leaf! The history of the town! The artistry! I got super into something I would never have expected to get so into. I loved this museum so much.
12:30 - Lunch at a Local Bakery - Bread Nirvana (And a Language Struggle): Found a bakery with a lovely smell and a display of bread that would make a saint weep. I pointed and gestured like a madman, trying to order something. The baker was patient (bless her German soul!). The bread? Crusty on the outside, soft on the inside. I think I could have eaten the whole loaf. I just ordered more after this.
14:00 - St. Johannes Church - The Silent Witness: This place was quite beautiful, but I was left with a huge sense of sadness. I'm not sure what came over me, but it was an incredible experience. It made me think a lot about life and the history of the events happening around it; a moment of reflection.
16:00 - "Free" Time - Wandering and Wondering: I really loved the town so I decided to go back. I took a walk around the town. It was a nice, relaxing time, away from the confines of the hotel, and away from the craziness of the real world.
19:00 - Dinner and a Bit of Melancholy: Went to a restaurant, ate some German traditional food, and drank some beer. The food was great and I went to the hotel, exhausted and full of feelings I couldn't fully understand.
Day 3: Departure and Farewell (With a Promise)
07:00 - Farewell Breakfast (and More Bread!): One last breakfast at the hotel. Sigh. I'm going to miss those pillows. And the bread. Definitely the bread.
09:00 - Check Out and Taxi Drama (Briefly): Check-out was smooth (thank goodness). The taxi, however? Had a little detour, thanks to some construction. But we made it.
10:00 - Airport and Goodbye: Said goodbye to Germany, for now. The memories, the food, the unexpected emotional depth… it all stays etched in my mind, until I decide to come back. I'm coming back, and I'll eat tons of bread and try to learn German, at least enough to order more bread.
Final Thoughts:
This trip wasn't perfect. It was messy, a little unorganized, and filled with moments of utter bewilderment. But that's life, right? And that's what made it real, making it a trip that I'll genuinely remember. And you know what? I wouldn't trade it for anything. Germany, I'll be back. Maybe next time, I'll even master the elevator. Or at least, attempt it.
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Welcome to the Messy Truth About the Holy-Moly Holiday Inn Express Schwabach! (Nuremberg, People!)
Okay, spill it: Is this actually Nuremberg's "BEST" hotel, or just… Schwabach-ian?
Alright, alright, settle down. "Best" is a dangerous word. Let's just say it's *a* hotel in Schwabach. And let's quickly define Schwabach: it's like Nuremberg's chill cousin who just wants to hang out and not deal with the tourist hordes. So, no, it's not the Ritz. BUT… and this is a big but… for the price, convenience, and general chill vibes, it's pretty dang good. Don't go expecting marble floors and a butler; expect clean, comfy rooms, a decent free breakfast, and a location that’s actually *convenient* for exploring the Nuremberg area, especially if you have a car (more on that parking situation later, UGH).
The Rooms: Are they bearable? Tell me *everything*!
Okay, the rooms. Here's the deal. They're… Holiday Inn Express rooms, you know? Meaning, they're predictably clean. The beds are comfy enough; I actually got a decent night's sleep both nights (which is HUGE for me, I'm a light sleeper). They’re not huge. This is not a sprawling villa! It’s a functional space. You've got a desk, a TV (never used it, I was too busy scarfing down breakfast), and a bathroom that, while not glamorous, does its job. The shower pressure, let’s be honest, could be better... but you know, you’re *clean*. I did get a slightly whiff of something, I want to say like a wet dog, from the bathroom on my first night. But I opened the window, cranked the heat, and it was gone. Not a deal-breaker, honestly. But I wanted to let you know.
That Breakfast… Is it worth the free? Or a sad, sugary joke?
The breakfast… ah, the free breakfast. Alright, let’s be honest, it's not a Michelin-star experience. But for free, it’s surprisingly good! There was the usual continental suspects: cereals, croissants (slightly stale, but hey, free!), bread, some sort of processed meats (I bravely tried some, and survived!). The coffee was… well, it was coffee. Not the best, not the worst. The real MVP? The pancake machine. I went back for seconds. And maybe thirds. Don't judge me. It’s *free*. And it filled me up for the day. I mean, what more do you want? Okay, maybe fresh fruit. But look, I liked it.
Schwabach… Why's this place even *there*? Is it a good base for Nuremberg?
Okay, let's get this straight, Schwabach is not for "the vibes" and it’s not for fancy clubs. It's a practical choice. You're about a 20-30 minute train ride from Nuremberg, which is super easy. And the train station is a short walk from the hotel, so it's doable! BUT, if you're looking to party 'til dawn in Nuremberg... maybe stay *in* Nuremberg. However, if you prefer something a bit quieter, a bit more local, and perhaps a bit cheaper, Schwabach is a winner. I mean, it's not a bad place to stroll, get some local bread, and then retreat to your comfy bed. Actually, that sounds pretty good, doesn't it?
Parking: The eternal hotel struggle. What's the lowdown?
Oh, the parking. Okay, gird your loins (or whatever you gird). There's parking, yes! Right by the hotel. The problem? It's a bit tight. And sometimes, full. I got lucky, I only had to circle once. But I heard horror stories from other guests. They said it gets especially jammed up at night. Tip: Arrive early, or be prepared to park a bit of the way away. It’s a common struggle. You’ve been warned. UGH! But it’s still preferable to trying to navigate a city-center parking situation. Ugh, just the thought.
Staff: Friendly? Grumpy? Do they speak English?
The staff? Generally friendly. They're not going to be your best friends, but they do the job. (And this is coming from me, someone who needs friendly people.) They're efficient, they speak English well enough, and they're helpful if you need something. I even asked once where to mail a postcard, no problem. So, no complaints there. They didn't go above and beyond, but they also didn't make me want to run screaming.
Anything *really* bad? Any major downsides?
Okay, okay, time for the brutally honest stuff. No, nothing *terrible*. But… Here’s what bugged me, and this is a small thing, but it’s important (to me, at least). The AC in the rooms… kind of weak. I like it cold, like, Siberian winter cold. So, yeah, it wasn’t the best. I had to keep the window open, which then meant I heard the street noise. If you're super sensitive to noise, bring earplugs. (I'm not, so I was fine). And, as I mentioned earlier, the parking can be a pain, but honestly, that's a common problem with hotels. And maybe the WiFi could be a bit faster. But really, for the price, the location, the breakfast, the general cleanliness… I’m being nitpicky.
Would you stay there *again*? Spill.
Honestly? Yes. Absolutely. I'm not a luxury traveler. I like a clean, convenient, and affordable place to crash. And the Holiday Inn Express Schwabach delivers on that. If you value that, and you're not expecting the moon on a stick, you’ll probably like it, too. Especially given the price point and easy access to Nuremberg. I rate it a solid 4 out of 5. It's not perfect, far from it. But for what you pay and what you get, you can't go wrong.
