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8.2

1,045 reviews

Hotel Meridian

Hotel Meridian

Bismarckstr. 21, Görlitz, 02826, Germany

8.2

1,045 reviews

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From

$84

Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Sun deck

Terrace

Garden

Balcony

Hotel Meridian

Welcome to Hotel Meridian in Görlitz, Germany! This charming 3-star hotel is located just 0.2mi from the city center, making it the perfect base for exploring all that Görlitz has to offer. With over 1000 reviews, this hotel has established itself as a popular choice among travelers.

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast, included in the price of your stay. The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure your comfort and convenience, including free wifi, room service, and a sun deck where you can relax and soak up the sun. The hotel also offers a shuttle service for an additional charge, making it easy to explore the surrounding area.

Hotel Meridian prides itself on being pet-friendly, with extra charges for bringing your furry friend along. Private parking is also available for an additional fee. The hotel offers a range of rooms to suit your needs, including non-smoking rooms, family rooms, and rooms with a balcony. All rooms come with free toiletries and a private bathroom.

Don't miss out on a memorable stay at Hotel Meridian. Book your room today and experience the warm hospitality and convenient amenities that this hotel has to offer! Prices start from just $84.

After a day of exploring the beautiful city of Görlitz, come back to Hotel Meridian and unwind in one of our comfortable rooms. We offer a variety of room types to suit your needs, including single rooms, twin rooms, and double rooms. Each room is tastefully decorated with modern furnishings and features a private bathroom with free toiletries.

For solo travelers, our Single Rooms provide a cozy retreat. With a comfortable twin bed and a size of 194 sqft, these rooms offer a peaceful atmosphere for a good night's sleep. If you're traveling with a companion, our Twin Rooms are perfect for you. With two twin beds and a size of 215 sqft, these rooms provide ample space for two people to relax and recharge.

If you're looking for a bit more space and luxury, our Double Rooms are an excellent choice. With a size of 215 sqft, these rooms feature a queen-size bed and can accommodate two adults and one child. For those who desire a room with a balcony, our Double Rooms with Balcony offer stunning views of the city. With a size of 269 sqft, these rooms also include a comfortable sofa bed, making them suitable for two adults and two children.

No matter which room you choose, you can always expect a comfortable and enjoyable stay at Hotel Meridian. So why wait? Book your room today and experience the warm hospitality and convenient amenities that our hotel has to offer! Prices start from just $84.

Closest airports

Dresden Airport

53.1mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Sun deck

Terrace

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Private Bathroom

Rooms

Single Room in Hotel Meridian

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Single Room

1 Twin Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our cozy Single Room, perfect for solo travelers seeking comfort and convenience. With its private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV, this 194 sqft haven offers all the amenities you need for a relaxing stay.

Twin Room in Hotel Meridian

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Twin Room

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience true comfort and convenience in our Twin Room, featuring two comfortable beds and modern amenities such as a private bathroom, minibar, and flat-screen TV. With its spacious yet cozy size of 215 sqft, this room is perfect for two adults seeking a comfortable stay.

Double Room with Balcony in Hotel Meridian

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Double Room with Balcony

1 King Size Bed

1 Sofa Bed

270 sqft

Private Bathroom

Balcony

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

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Our Double Room with Balcony offers a spacious and comfortable stay with a stunning balcony view. With a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries, you can relax and unwind in style. Ideal for a family of four, this room features a king-size bed and a sofa bed for added convenience. Give yourself the perfect getaway with a touch of luxury and book your stay today.

Double Room in Hotel Meridian

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Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

215 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Experience comfort and convenience in our spacious Double Room, featuring a welcoming Queen size bed, private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and more. The perfect retreat for 2 adults and 1 child, with complimentary toiletries and a refreshing shower for a memorable stay.

Comfort Double Room in Hotel Meridian

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Comfort Double Room

1 Queen Size Bed

290 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Indulge in the comforts of our spacious Comfort Double Room, featuring a plush Queen size bed, private bathroom, minibar, flat-screen TV, and complimentary toiletries. With ample space to accommodate 2 adults and 1 child, this cozy retreat is the perfect choice for a relaxing stay.

Comfort Single Room in Hotel Meridian

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Comfort Single Room

1 Twin Bed

195 sqft

Private Bathroom

Minibar

Flat-screen TV

Refrigerator

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Welcome to our Comfort Single Room, a spacious and cozy retreat for the solo traveler. Unwind in 194 sqft of tranquility with a private bathroom, plush twin bed, and luxurious amenities like a minibar and flat-screen TV.

Guest reviews

8.2

1,045 reviews

From

$84

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Breakfast

Featured reviews:

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Susanne

9.1

September 2023

Hotel is on a rather downtrodden street with buildings either empty or being renovated. But it is around the corner from the pretty and vibrant downtown core. The staff is wonderfully helpful, the breakfast generous. I’ve never seen such a collection of teas to choose from. Drinks and snacks are available any time on an honour system. We arrived early, and had informed the hotel as we also wanted to arrange for parking. A room was ready and waiting, much to our pleasant surprise.

Our room was on the top floor. With no elevators climbing that many stairs, suitcase in hand, is a chore. There are also steps to the front door, and we actually helped other guests with their luggage to get into the hotel. It was a warm night and the room was stuffy. We could not open the skylight due to the rain, and there are no fans in the room.

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Levon

8.2

August 2022

We booked a family room with a balcony. The room was pretty comfortable, with one double bed and one sofa bed for two persons. There was enough space for a family of 4. In the room there were a table with a chair, a commode, a coffee table with an armchair, a closet, minibar (empty), a TV, etc... The balcony was pretty big with a table with four chairs. The breakfast was good, although the variety of food could be more. The stuff was very friendly. The location of the hotel is very good: the centre of the city is very close.

There was no kettle in the room. So if one wants a coffee or tea, they can prepare it in a coffee room in front of a reception. A cap of coffee costs 2 EUR and a glass of tea is 1 EUR.

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R

8.2

March 2023

Very tidy room that has pretty much everything one needs. Friendly staff. The location is really good for the price range and it only takes 5 minutes to reach the old city.

No water cooker in the room. The windows despite being closed didn't provide much noise insulation so we thought we have left them opened a few times.

🇺🇸

Arlette

10

August 2021

From the reception to departure, staff went above and beyond. The room was spotless, comfortable. We asked for a change of room due to a recent injury and were given a room on 1st flr. Breakfast was an unexpected luxury. The only reason the noise level was high is the fact we were right on a main road. Not the hotels fault at all. With ear plugs, all was good.

The only suggestion I could offer is to put the name of hotel on the sign. It only says "Hotel" and we weren't sure if it was the right one. Google Maps gets you there just fine, though.

🇩🇪

Hofmann

9.1

September 2022

The room was very spacious and neatly furnished with a lot of opportunities to make yourself at home. The staff was exeptionally friendly and forthcoming, especially the ladies preparing the breakfast. Highly recommendable.

🇩🇰

Henrik

10

September 2021

Very good quality charcuterie, reasonable range of other stuff, coffee could have been stronger. Short walking distance to center. Quiet part of town. Very fine selection of local, excellent beer. Very friendly and informative owner.

Nothing

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Richard

8.2

July 2023

Comfort room with balcony worth the extra. Nice old building in the centre.

Breakfast was ok but limited.

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Christin

9.1

April 2022

super close to town center, very friendly staff

nothing

🇩🇪

Barbara

8.2

August 2023

Everything ok

🇫🇮

Anonymous

8.2

October 2022

Good breakfast

No lift, laundry service was not available

🇨🇦

Susanne

9.1

September 2023

9.1

Hotel is on a rather downtrodden street with buildings either empty or being renovated. But it is around the corner from the pretty and vibrant downtown core. The staff is wonderfully helpful, the breakfast generous. I’ve never seen such a collection of teas to choose from. Drinks and snacks are available any time on an honour system. We arrived early, and had informed the hotel as we also wanted to arrange for parking. A room was ready and waiting, much to our pleasant surprise.

Our room was on the top floor. With no elevators climbing that many stairs, suitcase in hand, is a chore. There are also steps to the front door, and we actually helped other guests with their luggage to get into the hotel. It was a warm night and the room was stuffy. We could not open the skylight due to the rain, and there are no fans in the room.

🇦🇲

Levon

8.2

August 2022

8.2

We booked a family room with a balcony. The room was pretty comfortable, with one double bed and one sofa bed for two persons. There was enough space for a family of 4. In the room there were a table with a chair, a commode, a coffee table with an armchair, a closet, minibar (empty), a TV, etc... The balcony was pretty big with a table with four chairs. The breakfast was good, although the variety of food could be more. The stuff was very friendly. The location of the hotel is very good: the centre of the city is very close.

There was no kettle in the room. So if one wants a coffee or tea, they can prepare it in a coffee room in front of a reception. A cap of coffee costs 2 EUR and a glass of tea is 1 EUR.

🇩🇪

R

8.2

March 2023

8.2

Very tidy room that has pretty much everything one needs. Friendly staff. The location is really good for the price range and it only takes 5 minutes to reach the old city.

No water cooker in the room. The windows despite being closed didn't provide much noise insulation so we thought we have left them opened a few times.

🇺🇸

Arlette

10

August 2021

10

From the reception to departure, staff went above and beyond. The room was spotless, comfortable. We asked for a change of room due to a recent injury and were given a room on 1st flr. Breakfast was an unexpected luxury. The only reason the noise level was high is the fact we were right on a main road. Not the hotels fault at all. With ear plugs, all was good.

The only suggestion I could offer is to put the name of hotel on the sign. It only says "Hotel" and we weren't sure if it was the right one. Google Maps gets you there just fine, though.

🇩🇪

Hofmann

9.1

September 2022

9.1

The room was very spacious and neatly furnished with a lot of opportunities to make yourself at home. The staff was exeptionally friendly and forthcoming, especially the ladies preparing the breakfast. Highly recommendable.

🇩🇰

Henrik

10

September 2021

10

Very good quality charcuterie, reasonable range of other stuff, coffee could have been stronger. Short walking distance to center. Quiet part of town. Very fine selection of local, excellent beer. Very friendly and informative owner.

Nothing

🇬🇧

Richard

8.2

July 2023

8.2

Comfort room with balcony worth the extra. Nice old building in the centre.

Breakfast was ok but limited.

🇦🇺

Christin

9.1

April 2022

9.1

super close to town center, very friendly staff

nothing

🇩🇪

Barbara

8.2

August 2023

8.2

Everything ok

🇫🇮

Anonymous

8.2

October 2022

8.2

Good breakfast

No lift, laundry service was not available

Points of Interest Around Hotel Meridian

Attractions

iQlandia

27.2mi

Attractions

iQlandia

27.2mi

Airports

Dresden Airport

53.1mi

Amenities of Hotel Meridian

Free wifi

Kid-friendly buffet

Non-smoking rooms

Room service

Sun deck

Terrace

Garden

Balcony

Free toiletries

Private Bathroom

Stay rules - Hotel Meridian

From

$84
  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property

Frequently Asked Questions - Hotel Meridian

Can I bring my pet to Hotel Meridian?

Absolutely! Hotel Meridian allows pets to stay with their owners. However, please note that there may be charges associated with bringing your pet along.

At what times are check-in and check-out at Hotel Meridian?

Should you choose to stay at Hotel Meridian, the doors are open for check-in between 02:00 PM and 08:00 PM. Kindly check out by 11:00 AM.

Does Hotel Meridian offer complimentary parking?

Yes, there is convenient and private parking available at Hotel Meridian. The parking is located on-site and can be reserved in advance. The parking fee is €6 per day.

What's the nightly rate at Hotel Meridian?

For Hotel Meridian, room prices kick off at $84. Remember, prices can fluctuate depending on room type and availability dates. Input your dates for definitive prices.

What are the room types available at Hotel Meridian?

Hotel Meridian offers a variety of rooms including Single Rooms which accommodate 1 adult and have a twin bed, Twin Rooms which accommodate 2 adults and have 2 twin beds, Double Rooms with a balcony that accommodate 2 adults and 2 children with a king bed and sofa bed, Double Rooms that accommodate 2 adults and 1 child with a queen bed, and Comfort Single and Double Rooms that have the same bed sizes and capacities as their standard counterparts but are slightly larger in size. Smoking is not allowed in any of the rooms.

What activities does Hotel Meridian offer?

Guests at Hotel Meridian can spend their time enjoying various leisure amenities offered by the hotel. The hotel features a sun deck, where guests can soak up the sun and relax while enjoying beautiful views. Additionally, there is a hair/beauty salon available for guests to pamper themselves and indulge in some self-care.

For those who are looking for some outdoor activities, the hotel offers bicycle rental, perfect for exploring the surrounding area at their own pace. Guests can also enjoy bowling, cycling, and hiking, providing ample opportunities to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.

In case guests prefer a more laid-back and social activity, the hotel provides board games and puzzles to engage in some friendly competition or relax with a quiet puzzle-solving session.

Moreover, Hotel Meridian offers BBQ facilities, allowing guests to gather, grill, and enjoy some outdoor dining experiences during their stay.

Can I use my credit card at Hotel Meridian?

Yes, you can use your credit card at Hotel Meridian. The hotel accepts JCB, Diners Club, Mastercard, Visa, Maestro, Bankcard, EC-Card, and UnionPay. Cash is also accepted as a payment method.