Hotel Restaurant Arche

My first impression of the Arche was of a "quaint" little place, and so it proved: to be honest, though, for the very reasonable price you pay here, you shouldn't expect a 5-star hotel. Let's get rid of the minuses first (and I should add that they aren't serious minuses!):- 1) No nearby parking. 2) No en-suite rooms. 3) No breakfast. 4) No lift: however, given the fact that the hotel is slap in the middle of a modern shopping area which is mainly pedestrianised, I don't think there's any way they could install a lift without "major surgery" to the property, so I don't hold that against them! On the plus side, the rooms, while small, are ideal for what I reckon most people need hotel rooms, basically to get a good night's sleep after a day out and about, and the Arche certainly provides that. The toilet and shower rooms are only a few yards from the rooms, so no big deal there. The hotel is actually little more than several rooms above a pub/restaurant that has to comply with local licensing laws, hence no breakfast, but there are several perfectly acceptable eateries close by. The Charlottenplatz U-Bahn/S-Bahn station is 5-10 minutes' walk away, and is only 2 stops from Stuttgart's Hauptbahnhof or main station. I would recommend this place highly for the solo or backpacking traveller without much luggage.

Several of the staff went above and beyond the normal to make sure that my stay was exceptional!

Extremely centrally located, with lots of restaurants and shopping opportunities close by, as well as all the sights. My room was clean, if rather on the shabby side. Both the shared shower room and WC in the hallway were immaculately clean. The walls are rather thin and the bells of the nearby church begin early, so earplugs are recommended! Despite this, reasonable value for money overall.

Location was prime, just opposite the food court 'Markthalle' and high-end shopping boutiques. Better location is not to be found. The room was very basic, with a single bed, sink, table, chair and wardrobe. Toilet + shower in the hallway. Simple accommodation, but perfect for my need of a place to sleep. The staff was extremely friendly. Offered coffee/tea as I signed in and allowed me a late check-out. I would stay here again, if I am traveling by myself.