The hotel is located about 50 m from both the railway station and the Stadtgarten (Karlsruhe Zoo). A wide range of public transportation is available from the main station including trams, busses and trains. This makes all places of interests in and around Karlsruhe easily accessible. Restaurants, bars and nightlife can all be found in the immediate vicinity. Shopping opportunities can be found about 2 km away in the city centre. Karlsruhe Castle, Badisches Landesmusem, the theatre, Majolika Ceramics Factory and the ZKM Centre of Art and Media are all a similar distance away. This city hotel was built in 1914, and renovated in 2008. It offers 96 guest rooms, 2 restaurants, 4 conference rooms and a bar. It is air-conditioned and has a lobby, 24-hour reception and check-out service. Also on offer are a hotel safe, currency exchange facility, cloakroom, lift access and conference facilities. The exclusive atmosphere and the professional service at the hotel provide the perfect conditions for both business and private events. Internet and WLAN access, and room and laundry services are provided (all subject to fees). Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car (subject to fees). All the guest rooms are stylishly and comfortably furnished. The amenities and facilities include heating, an en suite bathroom, cable TV, an ironing set and a hairdryer. Several rooms also have individually regulated air conditioning available. A direct dial telephone, Internet access per DSL (Swisscom) and a minibar are offered (all subject to fees). Double or king-size beds come as standard. The hotel offers a health and spa area with 2 saunas, a steam room and a small gym and a solarium (subject to fees). Massage treatments are available in the massage room on request and for a fee. The use of the other amenities in the health and spa area is free of charge for guests. The breakfast buffet is open daily. Half-board or lunch and dinner are offered on request.