Hotels
Hotel Mercure Koblenz
There's no sense of history but plenty of comfort at this 167-room high-rise on the Rhine promenade. The KD docks are almost adjacent, and it's about a five-minute walk to the Deutsches Eck.
Guestrooms are spacious and modern with a small sitting area and work desk. Windows are double-glazed to keep out the minimal street noise and there's that rare summer comfort: air conditioning. Riverside rooms have a superb view of the Ehrenbreitstein Fortress.
Contact: Hotel Mercure Koblenz, Julius-Wegeler-Strasse 6, D-56068 Koblenz, tel +49 0261 1360, fax 1361199, email: H2004@accor-hotels.com, web: www.accorhotels.com
Daily Rates: Singles €115, doubles €141 - 15% weekend discount; lower rates off-season. Parking €12.
Rating: Quality 14/20 Value 14/20
Fährhaus am Stausee
The Fährhaus am Stausee is an old ferry house converted to a family-run hotel and restaurant. Because it's across the Mosel, it doesn't get many mainstream tourists. However, local residents advising guests put it at the top of their list, in part due to it's excellent kitchen.
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The setting is peaceful - seemingly far from the city. Several small piers jut into the river and at night you can hear the creaking of the docks in the wake of passing boats. The 20 guestrooms are spacious, bright and cheery with all the amenities, some with bath, others with shower. Ask for a Mosel view, preferably with balcony; it's only €5 more per night.
Contact: Fährhaus am Stausee, An der Fähre 3, D-56072 Koblenz, tel +49 0261 927290, fax 9272990, email: info@faehrhaus-am-stausee.de , web: www.faehrhaus-am-stausee.de
Daily Rates: Single € 95-115, double €140-150, studio €180 for two, suite €200
Rating: Quality 11/20, Value 15/20
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