Altera Hotel

Hotels
8.3 (3170 reviews)
Mottenstraße 13 / Im Herbartgang 23 , Oldenburg , DE

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location / near pedestrian shopping area
Consistently praised breakfast (Brasserie, freshly prepared eggs)
Attentive and friendly staff
Spacious rooms and studios
Secured bicycle storage
Good restaurant and tasty food
Clean rooms and fresh towels mentioned by multiple guests
Large TVs and comfortable seating in rooms
Cons:
Ongoing renovation / construction causing noise and reception relocation
Poor price–performance (several guests cite bad value)
Broken or unusable in-room coffee machines / no kettle for tea drinkers
Some rooms dated or with poor views (lofts overlooking flat roofs)
Squeaking bed frames
No elevator in parts of the property
Isolated cleanliness issue (very dirty toilet brush reported)
Noise from a late-night shop (Späti) opposite

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Mostly clean overall (several guests mention 'absolut sauber' and fresh towels), but isolated issues reported (very dirty toilet brush in one loft), so slightly above average.
Service
9.2
Staff repeatedly described as attentive and friendly (Brasserie staff praised, 'Personal super nett', helpful reception despite relocation), though reception was sometimes hard to find due to construction.
Location
9.7
Consistently praised: central, excellent location in/near pedestrian zone and shopping passage; multiple guests highlight the hotel's great/huge advantage in location.
Room Quality
7.4
Rooms are often spacious and well equipped, but some are dated or affected by renovation (rooms 'in die Jahre gekommen', squeaky bed frames, lofts with poor views), leading to mixed ratings.
Amenities
7.6
Mixed: good provisions like secured bike storage and large TVs, but recurring issues with in-room coffee machines/kettles (broken or unusable) and lack of elevator in some stays.
Value for Money
6.5
Several guests explicitly complain about poor price–performance ('Preis-/Leistung nicht gegeben'; Oldenburg hotels generally seen as poor value), so this is the weakest category.
Food and Beverage
9.2
Frequently praised: breakfast in the Brasserie (freshly prepared eggs, attentive service), tasty restaurant food and good coffee — strong positive sentiment across reviews.
Overall Experience
8.8
Generally positive overall ('Immer wieder gerne', 'Positiv überrascht'), with enjoyment of breakfast, location and service, tempered by disturbance from ongoing renovations and some room/amenity issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 01:45

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the sauna, gym, and award-winning cuisine at our 4-star boutique hotel in Oldenburg. Unwind in style with our fitness room, bio-sauna, and relaxing massages.

Elegant Accommodations

Each room at Altera Hotel im Herbartgang is equipped with modern comforts like a TV, DVD player, and a private bathroom. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi or wired internet access.

Central Location

Conveniently situated in the heart of Oldenburg, our hotel is just a short stroll from the train station and local attractions. Explore the city easily with buses a stone's throw away.

Experience luxury and convenience at Altera Hotel im Herbartgang. Book now for an unforgettable stay.

Important information:

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BRE

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 3170 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.7
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 9.2
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Jan Remund • solo_traveller • ch
9
Tolles Geschäftshotel
Pros:

Das Frühstück war klasse. Gute frisch gemachte Eierspeisen, leckeres Müsli. Zugang über den am Abend abgesperrten Innenhof etwas verwirrend.

Cons:

Die Räume waren etwas "kalt" und zweckmässig und über mehrere Gebäude verteilt. Für eine Geschäftsreise aber passend.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Janet • couple • nl
8
Geweldige locatie in de binnenstad. Parkeren om de hoek met korting van het hotel. Heerlijk ontbijt.
Pros:

Locatie

Cons:

Vond het behoorlijk prijzig

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Susan • couple • de
9
Immer wieder gerne
Pros:

Die Lage ist ausgezeichnet, das Personal sehr aufmerksam.

Cons:

Das wäre Lamentieren auf hohem Niveau: das Buffet könnte angereichert werden mit geräuchertem Lachs und alkoholfreiem Sekt/Prosecco.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Madeleine • couple • de
6
Seit Umbau hat Altera enorm an Qualität verloren
Pros:

Frühstück, sehr sparsam, aber o.k.

Cons:

Wir hatten 7 Tage trotz handwerklicher Bemühungen, ein verstopftes Waschbecken.
Die Unterkunft war nur über 2 lange Treppen erreichbar. Eine Zumutung mit viel Gepäck.
Unser Ausblick war direkt auf die gegenüberliegende graue, schäbige Hauswand im Herbartgang.

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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richard • solo_traveller • us
8
Excellent stay overall
Pros:

location, large room, with nice amenities, plenty of light and quiet. Located on a pedestrian street in the old city, with many stores , restaurants and coffees around.

Cons:

I did not know there was no daily cleaning... Much OK after I inquired.
Checking in after a long trip and finding the hotel under construction and closed, not knowing where to go until finding small signs to check in up the street was a bit disconcerting. It should have been front and center in the info conveyed by Booking

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Steffen • extended_group • de
8
Zentrale Lage, super Frühstück gerne wieder!
Pros:

DAs Frühstück war sehr gut, die zentrale Lage spricht für sich. Viele Bars und Restaurants in der Nähe. Parkhaus direkt um die Ecke, auch wenn es ein bißchen wild war den Eingang/Rezeption zu finden.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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Eva • couple • de
10
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Karsten • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Verena • couple • ch
10
Pros:

Super schönes und grosses Zimmer. Sehr feines Frühstück. Freundliches Personal.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Martin • solo_traveller • ch
10
Immer wieder gerne
Pros:

Es ist immer so schön dort, als ob man nach Hause kommt

Cons:

Es gibt nichts zu bemängeln

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Angelika • couple • de
9
Angenehmer Aufenthalt für einen Opern oder Theaterbesuch (fussläufig zu erreichn)
Pros:

Hotel in einer Durchgangspassage mit kleinen Läden + Cafe + Restaurant. Sehr schönes Zimmer mit Aufzug zu erreichen,Balkon und Blick überdie Dächer von Oldenburg,Lage direkt in der Innenstadt an einer Einkaufsstraße mit kleinen Restaurants und Essmöglichkeiten.
Sehr gutes Frühstück gegenüber dem Hotel in einem stilvollen kleinen Restaurant.

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Rene • solo_traveller • no
7
Pros:

The staff was very friendly! The Hotel has a great location and the room was big.

Cons:

The Bett was a bit noisy, one Power outlet didn't work but enough others to use. However, if you want to work in the later hours, the light is too weak.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Georg • solo_traveller • de
7
Ok. Aber
Pros:

Appartement ok, Renovierungsarbeiten waren. Mir nicht bekannt

Cons:

Renovierung und. Zugang nach 23 Uhr

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Frank • couple • de
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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H.R. • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Wir waren zum 2. Mal im Altera Hotel.
Es war ein sehr angenehmer Aufenthalt. Sehr freundliche Mitarbeiter. Das Zimmer war sehr schön. Das Frühstück im Restaurant war gut. Auch dort sehr nettes und zuvorkommendes Personal.

Cons:

Nichts

2026-08-25 • via Nuitee
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Matthias • couple • de
4
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Jolanta • couple • de
7
2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Lars • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Hilke • couple • de
10
Entspanntes Wohnen mitten in der City
Pros:

Sehr schönes Hotel, zentral gelegen und total ruhig. Großzügige Zimmer, sehr nettes Personal und eine engagierte Putzkraft.

Cons:

-

2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Monika • solo_traveller • de
9
Alles gut trotz Umbsu - war schon oft da!
Pros:

War alles cool!

Cons:

Der Ksffekocher auf dem Zimmer war kaputt!
Hab aber einen Wasserkocher bekommen😎

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee