Stayed there quite a few times since my original post, and in general the hotel is nice, however the service is not up to Marriott standards I expect. As a Plat expect a upgrade to Exec-Level with access to Lounge, but no "special room" or Suite upgrade. In general an OK place, yet the lack of service makes it not really something I enyoed tremendously. Did not use the restaurant except for breakfast once (usually used the lounge - they will get you any hot item you desire on order from the restaurant), but had the Marriott Burger from room-service once - again an OK thing, not more. My benchmark for Germany (Marriott Munich Airport) does better on ANY instance by far.

Location is nice - right across the train station and at the border of the old town area. Lots of places to go and dine out, including my favourite Thai-place (make a left out of the hotel, then a left at the next corner, the right the next corner again - place is on the left about 3 minutes walk from the hotel). As for brand-name hotels, your choice is between the Westin (never stayed there), a Holiday Inn Garden Court (also not that nice) and the Marriott - depending on the rate I usually choose between the last two when I am in the area...

Greetings - Dirk