[2024 Nuremberg Stay] Travel Guide for Karl August - a Neighborhood Hotel (Updated Oct)
[Karl August, Nuremberg] Karl August Modern Boutique Hotel.
The boutique hotel "Karl August" in the old city of Nuremberg, Germany, is officially known as Karl August - a neighborhood hotel. It opened three years ago and, together with the adjacent art gallery, forms a community-integrated neighborhood by the river. The public area and even the small desserts in the rooms all emphasize social attributes.
The hotel is designed in a minimalist industrial style with black and cement colors, which is my favorite style. In addition, the contrast between the old cadre style of Sheraton and Karl August is obvious.
The public area is developed around two purposes. The spacious lobby has a large sofa area, and a restaurant and a café connected to it form a warm and open public area, taking care of different groups of people who like socializing or quietness. I will write another note about the restaurant.
There is a gym, swimming pool, and sauna on the 4th floor. Although the hotel is small, it is fully equipped. The skylight on the roof creates not only a light atmosphere but also a good view. The hotel has two popular check-in points. One is next to the window by the gym, overlooking the entire neighborhood, and the other is on the sun lounger by the pool, looking up at the castle on the mountain.
Room selection tips:
I stayed in two different room types this time, including a superior double room and a deluxe suite with a terrace. Neither of them has a bathtub. The suite has a kitchen, coffee machine, and tea bags. The suite has a terrace by the river, and the view is good. The room area is not much different, and the price difference is not big, so it is recommended to choose the suite first.
For environmental protection reasons, toothbrushes and slippers are not provided in the room, but they can be obtained at the front desk. However, body lotion needs to be purchased separately. It is the same brand of skincare products as the aromatherapy shop downstairs.