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Old May 16, 2021 | 7:04 am
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A quick review of my recent 2-night staycation. We used a TSU to upgrade to their standard suite. The premium suites are currently not being sold (1 Ambassador and 1 Presidential Suite). They have 2 standard suites, the Regency Suite facing the Park and the Regency Executive Suite, which is about 3sqm/32sqf larger but facing the interior of "The Circle". we were first confirmed into the larger suite, but changed it, as we wanted to face the park. It is a true suite with 2 sliding doors seperating the living and bed room, inbetween the 2 sliding doors is the warderobe, safe, luggage storage, ladies make-up table, etc. I already posted pictures in post 53.

I checked in using the app. However it is legally necessary to pass by the check-in desk, as they need to check id and the guest needs to sign a phyiscal document. The mobile key never worked (also on my first stay not), dunno why, I mentioned it to the agent. Could simply be an issue as the hotel is so new. App check-out worked seemlessly.

Staff again was really great. so caring and really doing everything to make our stay enjoyable. As we celebrated our wedding anniversary, I in advance arranged for a couple of things (such as ordering flowers to be delivered, newspaper), and everything worked out just fine.

Regency Club appetizers served in the restaurant and simply amazing! I can only imagine, how wonderful the club will be once fully operational. Dinner in restaurant "Babel" is superb as well. loved it. many airline and airport employees come here over the weekend, just to have dinner (only for in-house guests at the moment), they obviously have a special rate.

Globalist breakfast is anything from the à la carte menu, with no spend limit. very generous!

A couple of pros:
  • great staff
  • wonderful food
  • fantastic lounge, with terrace
  • very nice rooms, well layed out
  • nice park. it is a pretty expansive park and nice for walking, jogging, or just enjoying the nature. There are some nature trails and ponds along the way. It looks small when looking from the hotel, but it actually is pretty large. There is a small hill, and an elevator for those who cannot walk up, with a pretty nice view over The Circle, airport and you can see the Alps on a clear day.

not much cons, and actually peanuts...
  • in the suite, the large TV is mounted to the wall and you cannot swivel, a bit difficult to view the TV from all angles of the sofa.
  • the white and dark curtains, as well as the blinds all function electronically. Can be a bit challenging to figure out, which button is for what, esspecially in the corner suite. The bathroom has blinds, but we did not find out how to close them

Other things to note.
  • As the hotel is on airport property, there is no smoking allowed. Also on the terrace of the RC for instance, smoking is not allowed. There are 2 spots about 250ft away from the main entrance, where smoking is allowed.
  • The toilets use purified rain water to conserve water which is great. First time I used the toilet I was surprised, that the previous "user" did not flush. but after my flushing, it was still yellow. Same color as regular urine. There is a note in the room, which I hadn't seen first. Just that you are aware and not shocked
  • if you fly with the Lufthansa Group or Easyjet and Vueling, it is best to use "Check-in 3", which is a 3 minute walk from the hotel accross the bus station. Check-in 3 is just above the train station and the airport shopping area. so you can get rid of the luggage and either go back to the hotel or do some window shopping
  • Check-in 1 and 2 are another 3 minutes to the terminals.

Really a wonderful hotel, I can highly recommend it and hope that travel eases soon again and you can try it out yourself.
let me know if you have any questions.

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