Maritim Grand Hotel Hannover, Hanover

From the outside it can be quite off putting as it is a high rise 1960's design. This belies the quality and comfort on the inside. I stay there every year and cannot fault the rooms which are spacious and comfortable. Breakfast is the best I have had - suits every nationality and even includes champagne. Try the market hall just around the corner for excellent and cheap food at lunchtime. Try Ernst August brewhouse for great nighttime atmosphere and Standige Veratung (near hotel in far side of big glass building) for huge portions and good food. Rathaus the most impressive building in Hannover is accross the road and well worth a vist to see the models of Hannover over the ages (quite emotional when you think of wartime damage) and for a trip to the top for great views. The rear of the Rathaus also has a beer garden which is very peaceful in summer. Enjoy!