Apart from exploring Belgium, our next target is now to explore our neighbours - France, Netherlands and Germany (plus ofcourse, once-in-a-while flying to distant locations!).
The nearest city in Germany is Aachen and the best part was the Thalys that goes from Paris to Cologne goes through Brussels and Aachen and its just a 1hr journey! It was a whirlwind weekend about which I'll tell you more in the upcoming posts, but for now, here's the review of the hotel I stayed in - Hampton by Hilton.
The nearest city in Germany is Aachen and the best part was the Thalys that goes from Paris to Cologne goes through Brussels and Aachen and its just a 1hr journey! It was a whirlwind weekend about which I'll tell you more in the upcoming posts, but for now, here's the review of the hotel I stayed in - Hampton by Hilton.
To begin with, when I saw the pictures of the exterior of the hotel, I actually couldn't wrap my mind around it. It actually looks like a digitally altered image. But finally when I saw it, it was actually like that!
There are 3 main types of rooms apart from a few accessible, differently-abled friendly rooms - King Room, Queen Family Room and Queen Room. All rooms have coffee bar, work table, iron box, iron table, hair dryer etc. There is no mini-bar within the room, but the hotel's bar works exceptionally long hours!
The breakfast was ok, but there weren't many options for vegetarians. There's a DIY waffle iron corner. If only they had a salad bar, it would have been a delicious way to start a day for veggies as well. But then, I majorly had to fill up on bread! Its high time they consider adding a salad bar in the breakfast buffet! The set-up of the breakfast area is interesting. Its blends into the lobby and whole area is huge, serving as a comfortable waiting area if you arrive early or have to leave late! There is an outdoor seating area as well.
To Get There:
On Google Maps: Hotel Hampton by Hilton Aachen Tivoli
Nearest Railway Station: Aachen HBF
From Aachen HBF Railway station: 3km (20 mins by bus)
To Book online: Hotel Hampton by Hilton Aachen Tivoli
Room rates begin at €81
Hotel Ph no: +49 241 9559300
My complete Aachen & Cologne travelogue: coming up soon...
P.S: I was invited by NRW & Aachen Tourism to experience the city for review purposes, however the opinions are my own and this post does not to advertise the product/service.