Penta Hotel, Leipzig, Germany in short summary:
Good location close to train station and buses, and an easy walk to all downtown areas. Good service. A little different concept – check in counter is at the bar, immediately through the main entrance. Hotel lobby is relaxing with a large gas burning fireplace, comfortable chairs and friendly service, reasonable prices.
Rooms have an art deco, post modern style decor but not overdone, with a flat screen TV on the wall. Cable only has 2 English channels (BBC and CNBC), but who came to watch TV? (Unless the weather is fowl and/or you are a regular visitor). Oddly, the rooms have no clock, no alarm clock, and no coffee maker. Comfortable beds and clean rooms (clean hotel). Interesting mix of Botanicals shower supplies in a mini travel bag to keep.
Note: If in need of hot water for self made tea or hot chocolate – ask first or they may hit you for 3.5 Euro for hot water in a cup billed as tea, more than charged for the regional draft dark beer.
Nice clean place with good service in a convenient location. No complaints, it was a pleasant stay.
Check out the photos on the hotel’s web site here: http://www.pentahotels.com/hotels/leiph-leipzig/everything/