YatTravel: Novotel Bern Expo


The Novotel Hotel where I stayed in Bern was directly across the street from the Bern Expo Center.  The training facility where I was teaching was in a commercial area about 1.5km away, but this was the closest hotel.  It was a nice walk and the weather, while cold, wasn't so bad, so I didn't need to take cabs to and from the class.





The room was a typical European "rack room rate" space.  The beds were pretty hard; Europeans must think we're all a bunch of weak Americans when they come to our hotels.  Desk space was plentiful, and the power outlets easily accessible.  Wi-fi in-room wasn't cheap, though, the week rate over 80. 



Here's the bathroom and bed.  I don't mind a firm mattress, but Europeans must love sleeping on boards.



The bathroom in the picture above had a separate shower, sink, and big bathtub.  The toilet was in a separate Water Closet.



When I "checked in" at the hotel, using BrightKite, several of my Twitter friends mentioned how they hated that Novotels they'd stayed in used plastic coffee cups.  I'm pleased to report that the in-room coffee service for this hotel was just fine, and included normal cups.

I ate one evening in the restaurant and ordered breakfast from room service once. Both meals were pretty good.  For comments on those meals and my other Bern dining experiences, check out YatCuisine, the food blog.