This is a review of the Courtyard's restaurant Bluma - not the hotel. We were a group of 9 people who had lunch at the hotel's restaurant yesterday. The restaurant has a rather nice selection of smaller dishes (a tasting menu) from around the world (e.g. quesadillas, Bao buns, falafels, etc.). The idea is that you order 2-3 items and, if possible, share dishes at your table. In general, a nice concept and a nice looking restaurant. My issues with the restaurant: - COSTS: the costs are high, especially when going for lunch. The dishes cost from CHF 14.50 - 22.50 and a liter of water cost CHF 12. So, you are easily spending close to CHF 40 per person, assuming you only get 2 dishes. As some of the dishes were really very small, many of us needed 3 dishes. This is a very expensive restaurant, even for Switzerland. - SERVICE (1): the restaurant was empty except for our group (perhaps because of the cost issue above?). We all ordered fairly quickly, but the dishes came out staggered over the next 70 minutes. As I only ordered one dish, I sat there watching everyone else eat as mine (the Goan beef curry) came out last. Why would it take well over an hour to get all the food prepared? There was no one else in the place! And, one of the steak dishes was forgotten and had to be re-ordered, so we had a rather hungry teenage boy for awhile. - SERVICE (2): the wait staff did not understand even basic German, you had to speak French (preferable) or English with them. - SERVICE (3): we asked for separate bills by family which would have meant 5 separate receipts for our group. As the restaurant was completely empty, it should really not have been a problem. Yet, we still received one bill at the end and it was quite difficult to separate. Anyway, I hope the hotel F & B management is reading their reviews and does something to fix their cost and service issues. Again, the concept of a tasting menu is interesting and the reason we selected your restaurant. Consider offering a special lunch menu & price and please do look at the service issues.
Erste Adresse bei einem Aufenthalt im Seeland. Gute Parkiermöglichkeit. Restaurant mit grosser Speiseauswahl. Hotelzimmer stets sauber und zweckmässig. Sehr nettes Personal. Immer wieder gerne. Diesmal Übernachtung alleine, habe mich wohl gefühlt. Ruhig. Aufenthalt ohne Frühstück gewählt, aber bei vorherigen Aufenthalten war es immer top, alles da was es braucht für den Start in den Tag.
I had to call a number listed on the front desk phone to get a staff member to appear and check me in, and that was the last time I saw anyone at the front desk during my entire stay (including check out, as you prepay upon arrival and just drop your keys in a box upon departure). The hotel is centrally located and just a block from the train station, and my small suite was very comfortable, clean, quiet, tastefully decorated in modern art deco style, and reasonably priced. The breakfast available in the top floor dining room was more than adequate. So, I would rate this as a good place to stay based on location, room, and pricing -- but if you need a bellman, concierge, room service, or any service at all beyond housekeeping, this is not the place to find it.
With a stay at Hotel Artist in Biel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Omega Museum and City Park. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Swiss Reformed City Church and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Museum Schwab.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as bicycles to rent or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a reception hall.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Culinary ARTIST's serving guests of Hotel Artist. Self-serve breakfasts are available daily from 4:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. This hotel has 2 meeting rooms available for events.
Make yourself at home in one of the 17 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring espresso makers and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
If your not used to off brand hotels you will not enjoy this hotel. It lacks most all comforts a business traveler has come to enjoy . First off the room size is so small you have to go outside to change your mind. The showers are ridiculously appointed with the shower head in the center of the tub not at the ends. This makes no sense and as a taller person. It's not very comfortable. Got to Shave? Better do your hair first or you risk electrocution. The sink fill to the very top with water and will not drain for at least an hour. If you happen to use the hair dryer and it falls into full sink, look out... Need laundry service ? Better plan for a day trip to some magical laundry mat . This is a huge inconvenience personally . Oh speaking of laundry . Took 4 days of asking for an iron and ironing board. Really how is this not in every room. Hungry ? Forget about it. Other than a subpar breakfast buffet which is like ground hogs day that's all you get. They have a full service restaurant buy serve no food. Guess you can order some McDonald's for 35 CHF. That's for 1 meal. Want to relax and watch TV? Well your laptop probably has a bigger screen. As I travel to Biel 8 to 10 times a year I will not be staying here any longer. I may not even complete my current reservation. Very disappointed. So either I have super high expectations or all these other reviewers have very low standards. Cheers.
Located in Grenchen, MOOI Apartments Grenchen is within a 15-minute walk of Kunsthaus and Kultur-Historische Museum. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Grenchen Ferry Terminal and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Chasseral Nature Park.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.
Located in Schupfen, BS16 HOTEL is within a 15-minute drive of Wankdorf Stadium and Lake Biel. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Berner Munster and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Bern Art Museum.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include express check-in and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Stay in one of 19 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Located in Grenchen, MOOI Apartments Grenchen is within a 15-minute walk of Kunsthaus and Kultur-Historische Museum. This hotel is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Grenchen Ferry Terminal and 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from Chasseral Nature Park.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 29 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided weekly.