An der Kreuzkirche 2, Dresden, Germany | (251) 219-4428
Spacious, modern rooms with comfortable beds and flat-screen TVs
Walking distance of major attractions, restaurants, and numerous shops
Close to transport links and an easy drive from the airport
Excellent bathroom amenities, including full-size hairdryers and great toiletries
Wonderful wellness area with treatment room, steam room, and sauna
International restaurant serving German and Spanish fare
Meeting rooms with projectors for business travelers
On-site cigar lounge near the bar
Standard Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the property
Continental breakfast is almost exorbitantly expensive
Generic decor throughout
On-site gym is pretty tiny and limited on equipment
High-speed Wi-Fi is available for a fee
NH Collection hotels are known for their upscale amenities at reasonable prices, and the Dresden Altmarkt delivers on that. Of course, the vibe is still overtly corporate with its generic neutral-tone design, but it does a good job of catering to both business and leisure travelers in a central location. The 240 rooms come equipped with flat-screen TVs, minibars, desks, and free standard-speed Wi-Fi. An expansive wellness area, sleek bar, and international restaurant complete the quality offerings. Guests wanting a central location but something with a bit more personality might look to the luxurious Hyperion Hotel Dresden, which also offers wellness features and is located in the Old Town.
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Scene
Modern, corporate chain atmosphere
Built in 2011, the hotel is still relatively new, which shows in its contemporary exterior and modern interiors. Like the rest of NH's properties, it caters to both vacationers and business travelers, though this means that interiors are a little impersonal, with clean and modern, but decidedly corporate, decor throughout. Guests can expect lots of neutral tones, leather seating, abundant polished wood, and a few pops of much-appreciated color. However, its top quality and affordable rates make it popular with practically any type of guest passing through the city.
Location
Located centrally for vacationers and business travelers
Situated right on the Altmarkt square, it would be difficult to imagine a more central location for a hotel in Dresden. The city's famous Frauenkirche church is a seven-minute walk away in Neumarkt square. Zwinger Palace is a 10-minute walk away, and Dresden Castle, with its art gallery, is a seven-minute walk away. For business travelers, the International Congress Center is a 10-minute journey by cab or 13 minutes by public transit. The Altmarkt tram stop is a two-minute walk away, and the city train station is an 11- to 13-minute journey by tram. Dresden Airport is about 25 minutes away by cab.
Rooms
Rooms are spacious and comfortable, albeit with subdued decor
The hotel has 240 relatively spacious rooms and suites, some of which overlook the Altmarkt -- a view that is particularly beautiful during the Christmas markets. Rooms are modern, though not the most imaginatively decorated, with lots of white, beige, and dark woods (it's a corporate chain, after all), though pops of lime green add some cheerfulness. Beds are plush and comfortable, and desks are a good size. Bathrooms are done in beige tile and come with shower/tub combos, full-size hairdryers, fluffy towels, and a range of quality hotel-brand toiletries. Standard amenities include safes, flat-screen TVs with Sky and international channels, and minibars. Premium rooms and suites add Nespresso machines and kettles, as well as bathrobes and slippers. Irons and ironing boards are available upon request, which might be annoying for some business travelers.
Features
Good array of amenities for business and leisure travelers
This hotel offers a solid range of amenities for travelers. Dining-wise, breakfasts are continental-style, with cold cuts, fruit, and pastries, however, they're quite expensive, especially given the abundance of cafes nearby. The restaurant isn't the most stylish (beige totally dominates the room), but it serves fairly good German and Spanish (reflecting the company's home) food for lunch and dinner. Seven Bar specializes in cocktails, though the sleek vibe is diminished somewhat by Sky Sports playing on the TV. There's also a separate cigar lounge that's well-ventilated. The wellness center has a tiny gym, along with a steam room, treatment room, sauna, and a relaxation room. NH's "Lazy Sunday" 5 p.m. check-out time is also available here for guests staying over the weekend. Business travelers can use the property's nine meeting rooms, which hold up to 250 people. Each has electronic screens for ceiling-mounted projectors. Standard Wi-Fi is free and available throughout the property, though high-speed Wi-Fi comes at an extra charge. Parking is available in an underground garage on-site for a fee.
