Renovated in 2025, the Garner Hotel Erlangen Süd by IHG is a great choice for accommodation in Erlangen. With Eltersdorf just 5km away and Nuremberg Airport only 10km away, transportation is very convenient. With multiple attractions nearby including Community on Wetterkreuz, Spielplatz Rotkappenweg and Walderlebniszentrum Tennenlohe, guests will find plenty to keep themselves occupied. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. This Erlangen hotel provides parking on site. Germaphobes can rest easy - the level of cleanliness is highly rated at this hotel.
"Overall, my stay at this hotel was absolutely fine and pleasant. The hotel itself is clean, well maintained, and gives a tidy and organized impression from the moment you arrive. The rooms were spotless, the bed was comfortable, and everything felt well looked after. Housekeeping clearly does a good job, and the general standard of cleanliness throughout the hotel was very good.
The staff deserves a special mention. Everyone I interacted with was friendly, polite, and helpful. Check-in and check-out were smooth and professional, and whenever I had a small question, the staff was approachable and willing to help. This created a welcoming atmosphere and made the stay feel easy and relaxed.
That said, there are a few points that were disappointing and felt unnecessary. Not offering any complimentary coffee, even in common areas or in the room, is surprising nowadays. For a hotel of this standard, a simple free coffee would be a small gesture that guests really appreciate, especially in the morning.
Even more frustrating was the charge for parking. Asking guests to pay for parking feels quite cheeky, considering that there are plenty of places to park for free all around the hotel. Knowing that free parking is easily available nearby makes the paid parking option feel unjustified and more like an extra way to charge guests rather than a real necessity.
In summary, the hotel itself is good, clean, and comfortable, and the staff is genuinely nice and professional. However, the lack of free coffee and the additional parking fee leave a slightly negative impression and take away from an otherwise solid experience. With a bit more guest-friendly thinking in these areas, this hotel could easily offer a much better overall stay."