Jason E.
Yelp
I've been staying at the Le Meridien for two nights now, and I am already extremely impressed. The service here has been above and beyond what I expected.
Since my check-in, I have received not one, but two complimentary bottles of wine from the staff. Speaking of the staff, every person I have encountered has been extremely friendly. At check-in, the woman at the front desk explained to me everything about the hotel, the services they offer and other relevant information. Everyone I have met speaks perfect English, as well.
My stay includes complimentary internet (normally 19 Euros) and free breakfast each morning. The internet is speedy and the breakfast is excellent. Many choices on the buffet, all delicious. I especially enjoy the hot bar and the fresh, slice-your-own-bread station!
I am in a standard king bed room facing the park. It is somewhat small but comfortable, and the design is very fresh and modern. It is a very comfortable room. One thing I find to be a particularly nice is the doorbell in the room. Rather than anticipating a loud knock, they have smartly placed a doorbell outside of each room. I have not seen this in a hotel before, and I think it is brilliant. I also like the proximity sensor room keys, nice touch using the newer technology.
I know I'm in Germany, but I wish the TV had a few more English entertainment options like BBC, BBC2, and/or something from America. Even when I was in Ecuador, the hotel television had American NBC and CBS television stations from Miami. If something wasn't in English, the TV had the option to change the language to English, if available. That option would also be a good on on the TVs here at the Meridien. It is not a big deal though, watching programs in German will help me learn the local language.
I've stayed in high-end hotels on 4 continents and so far, this one is the best. The friendly staff, the perks, the location, all top-notch!