Steigenberger Conti Hansa, KielSteigenberger Conti Hansa in Kiel, Germany has a corrected score of 3.1 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 31 hotels we score in Kiel. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 2.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.0, Tripadvisor 2.6. Rooms from about $211 a night (cached, not a live quote).Steigenberger Conti Hansa is a seven-story brick hotel situated in central Kiel. It sits directly across from the Ostseekai terminals, the Kiel Fjord, and the harbor. The property provides 164 rooms featuring modern Nordic-style interiors and includes a fitness centre, sauna, and spa. Guests can use the on-site restaurant, bar, and business facilities. The hotel is suitable for travellers using the nearby ferry terminals or those visiting the city centre for business. While the rooms are spacious and well-equipped with Wi-Fi and minibars, the building shows some signs of age and breakfast requires an additional fee.What stands out

Central location near the harbour

On-site spa and sauna

Modern Nordic room design

Available on-site parking

Watch out for

Aged property condition

Breakfast incurs a surcharge

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