Name: Hotel Niederlaendischer Hof
Address: Schwerin, DE
Price range: From $205

Hotel Niederlaendischer Hof, SchwerinHotel Niederlaendischer Hof in Schwerin, Germany has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 3 of 16 hotels we score in Schwerin. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.8. Rooms from about $205 a night (cached, not a live quote).Hotel Niederlaendischer Hof is a historic four-star hotel on Alexandrinenstrasse in central Schwerin, standing directly on the shore of the Pfaffenteich lake. The old town, train station, Loewenmarkt and Schwerin Castle are all within walking distance. The building has three storeys with an elegant Mediterranean-inspired style, and rooms come with WiFi, TV and minibar. Facilities include a restaurant, bar, library, business centre, concierge service and multilingual staff at a 24-hour front desk, with on-site parking available for a fee. Pets and children are welcome. It suits travellers who want a traditional, well-located base for exploring Schwerin on foot. Note that parking costs extra, and some guests have found the mattresses and pillows less comfortable than expected.What stands out

Lakeside location in central Schwerin

Walk to castle and old town

Friendly, helpful multilingual staff

Well-reviewed breakfast buffet

Watch out for

Parking costs extra

Some guests found bedding uncomfortable

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