"The Mercure Hotel in Gera was good business and comuter hotel. The surroundings were a bit eerie because a lot the buildings gave off a cold and industrial feel that were remnants from the Soviet Era. The bathtub in my room was a bit high and slipped and hurt myself get out of the high bathtub. The parking was also tricky because the door to the faciity was very quick. The consierges were frendlier and provided me with an iron an ironing board to get prepared for two business meeting in the Gera and Thurigen area later that day."
"Nice & clean
Good staff
Enough parking for a big vehicle of mine but it’s tricky to get to as it’s just before the traffic lights or after depending which way you are coming from. As it’s a sharp turn and can be easily missed."
"This hotel gets very mixed reviews, which seem to me to reflect guests' differing expectations.
The good points. The people who run it are incredibly nice and very helpful. Breakfast is excellent. Rooms are a bit tired and old, but nobody should be surprised by that. They are spotlessly clean, very quiet, and surprisingly cool during the heatwave in June 2026. The hotel is very convenient for the Goethe Theatre.
The not so good points. You have to phone them to unlock the door and check you in if you arrive in the evening, which isn't ideal. My (foreign) mobile phone had trouble getting a signal, but turn it off and on again and all was fine. And someone arrived within five minutes.
There are no tea and coffee making facilities in the room and no iron. I didn't need to ask for any of these and I don't know whether they would be available if anyone asked for them.
All the negative comments about the car park are true. It is incredibly tight for modern cars. Even a normal sized car, like a VW Golf, can get blocked in if someone with another normal size car parks next to it. You certainly couldn't get anything much bigger in there.
I would certainly stay here again if I return to the theatre at Bad Lauchstadt, but I'd also make sure that I parked the car somewhere else and walked to the hotel."
"This is a beautiful old hotel property. It has great bones and the rooms have been updated and modernized nicely.
That said, there are some very quirky aspects to the property. Firstly, there is no reception - just an automated machine that provides a key card. This means that there is no one to ask about parking, amenities etc. The second thing is that no one speaks English at all. The cleaning staff was very sweet but could not speak a word. We had to use Google Translate for all interactions including ordering breakfast, asking for towels, etc. Finally, the public spaces are very austere. This seems out of place with the historic hotel. For example, there are just IKEA tables and chairs in the eating area but then there is a large open foyer on the second floor with a grand piano. But there are no chairs or couches in that room. It seems with a bit of TLC this could be a great boutique hotel and cool place to hang out. This is especially true when you consider the location right across the street from the historical theatre where we attended the International Ballet Festival."
Yes, there are holiday rentals close to the most popular sights in Wethau, or you can select a more secluded option if you're looking for a relaxing stay.
What can I see and do in Wethau?
While exploring the area, visit family-friendly sights like Toskana Therme, or get outside and enjoy nature at Saale-Unstrut-Triasland Nature Park. Naumburg Cathedral and Landesweingut Kloster Pforta are a couple of places you'll find in the wider area.
What’s a holiday rental in Wethau like?
Holiday rentals are private properties where you can stay for a few weeks, or just a few days, in Wethau. Holiday rentals feature extras such as patios, hot tubs and fire pits so you'll feel just like you're at home. If you're concerned about cleanliness, holiday rentals can provide a sense of privacy away from public hotel lifts and busy concierge desks while still allowing you the excitement and enjoyment of travel. You'll also have more space in a holiday rental than in a traditional hotel, which is another reason why a holiday rental is an attractive choice for family trips.
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