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I stayed here many years ago when it was a Crowne Plaza and very pleased to report that it's a lot better now with well appointed rooms and a nicer layout on the ground floor. It was Christmas and the hotel was beautifully decorated.||Checkin was quick, efficient yet friendly and I was soon on the way to my room on the 6th floor. The brick lined corridors are unfortunately still the same, it feels like you are outside rather than inside.||The room was a good size with a separate seating and desk area should you need to work. It was great that the windows opened so you could let in some fresh (cold) air. The bed was clean and very comfortable. There was plenty of hangers and storage space. There was also a fridge and coffee machine plus bottled water for Hilton Honors silver members - it's free to sign up otherwise €5. The TV swung around so you could watch it in bed or from the seating area while eating your Doubletree cookies.||The bathroom was clean but compact, nice long tub and easy to use shower, Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries as you expect in a Doubletree/Hilton. Nice soft towels and plenty of counter space by the double sink.||Breakfast was outstanding, there was too much choice and a little hard to decide what to have so enjoy some sparking wine while you inspect all the dishes ! There was a great selection of both cooked and chilled items. The breads were especially good quality and I loved the butter machine. The coffee machine had multiple options to choose from as well as teas and hot chocolate. Plenty of cold cuts, cheeses, smoked salmon and salads - you will not leave hungry !||The ground floor is open plan with lots of seating areas, a nice bar and a pantry selling snacks, soda and water. It's more inviting and brighter than what I remember when it was the CP.||All of the staff were lovely, very friendly and happy to help with recommendations or directions. The Hauptbahnhof is a very short walk away as it the old town / Altstadt so the hotel is ideally situated. An excellent choice for your stay if in Hannover.