Mercure Hotel Aachen Europaplatz  

In Aachen, set at the city’s striking Europaplatz fountain in a leafy spot just outside the old town. Roughly 2–2.5 km from the Aachener Dom and Eurogress, with thermal baths, the town hall and the casino all nearby. About 1.6 miles from the main train station and just 100 m from the A544 for quick highway access.

A four-star property with 119 modern, air-conditioned rooms renovated in 2017. Rooms come with showers, minibars, hairdryers, safes and TVs, plus free 1 Gbps Wi‑Fi across the hotel. Expect a calm, contemporary vibe, a garden terrace beside the outdoor pool and easy strolls into the historic centre.

Dive into the outdoor pool, chill on the garden terrace, or grab a drink at the bar. On-site extras include a massage room, library, ping-pong area, picnic and BBQ spots, a kids’ playroom and tour assistance. Large private parking (around 170 spaces) makes driving simple.

Six modern meeting rooms with state-of-the-art tech (three can be combined), a business centre and event facilities that handle up to 250 people. Reliable high-speed internet throughout makes this a solid pick for meetings and conferences.

An on-site restaurant and bar open onto the garden terrace — perfect for poolside drinks and relaxed meals after a day exploring Aachen.