Best Western Premier Grand Hotel Russischer Hof

We had 5 great nights at this hotel, located bang in the centre of town and easily accessible by car for loading and unloading. The grand frontage, stylish entrance area and public rooms all give an air of refinement and character. The standard double rooms are fine, if a little on the small side, but everything works as it should. Lifts are efficient and rooms well noise-insulated. The wi-fi is free and OK, although it did regularly drop out. Breakfast was very good with plenty of choice and excellent service. My only reservation is that I sent the hotel two e-mails with specific requests before we travelled, first in English and then in German. Neither was answered, and the reception desk did not feel like apologising for this. Parking at the hotel costs a sweltering 25 euro/night, but there is a completely free car park only 10 minutes walk away in Hermann Brill Platz. There are buses to and from this (5 and 8) if you don’t fancy the walk. Lovely hotel, would definitely return. less

Inadequate AC—we were in Weimar during a heat wave, and the AC couldn’t cool the room. The breakfast is also forbiddingly expensive (23€ pp)—although there are plenty of cafés a few steps away. Otherwise, this is an excellent hotel. The room was comfortable, and perfectly quiet (ask for a room off the street). The staff seemed a bit stuffy, but it might just be that their English wasn’t very good. We slept very well here, and would consider coming back—but not in July! less

The Hotel has been flawless in check in and check out. The room was very spacious and well equipped. To service and cleanliness there is no objection. The hotel location is perfect to arrive by car and walk the city. Parking and breakfast is find quite expensive in comparison to other hotels in Weimar. We enjoyed the stay over a splendid weekend. less

It's a charming place, at least the facade and also the grand old rooms in the main building. The standard rooms are rather small, a bit run-down, with truly well used mattresses - a fact that all members of our party (a team of conference interpreters working in Weimar at a big congress) complained about. Swapping / changing rooms proved to be difficult, even paid upgrades were impossible, since the hotel claimed that it was sold out (in spite of the fact that the booking machine on the hotel website showed availabilities in superior categories). Anyway, we had the impression they at least tried to offer better rooms (or mattresses), and it did not really work out. Another downturner were the equally used and cheap plasic shower heads, and the fact that in order to take a shower you have to climb into the bathtub. The usual breakfast problem many better hotels constitute you experience at the Russischer Hof, too: Breakfast costs € 23.00 (and although it is not bad, it definitely isn't worth that much). In addition, we had to have breakfast in a very dark corner on the way to the kitchen, since the daylight breakfast room was only opened much later. A pity! We opted for a quaint little café for breakfast downtown for the rest of our stay. I had stayed at the Russischer Hof twice before, and I am sad to note that apparently it is going downhill. My whole impression did not improve given the fact that the manager of the place, after having requested and received my feedback for inhouse evaluation, only sent a very short reply saying "Sorry you didn't like it" (which I understood as "Why don't you book elsewhere next time?"). I might. However, I need to stress that the reception staff and housekeeping at Russischer Hof were very friendly and helpful. No complaints at all, here. And the human factor definitely counts! less

Stayed 6 nights in November 2018. Very nice hotel. Room and bathroom were small but cosy and with a small balcony looking at the side street. Excellent breakfast. Staff were friendly. Everywhere is within walking distance. less