Holiday Inn - the niu, Wave Karlsruhe Oststadt by IHG

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IHG
9.3 (85 reviews)
Ostring 6a, Karlsruhe, BW, 76131 , Karlsruhe , DE
49-721 4613960

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Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Self parking (surcharge)
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible

Review Highlights

Pros:
Very clean, modern and new property
Comfortable, well-kept rooms and beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Excellent breakfast
Quiet location with good transport links and nearby shopping
Underground parking and secure keycard access
Cons:
Insufficient breakfast seating at peak times
Occasional lapses in service follow-up (lost-item handling) and receptionist clarity
No on-site gym cooperation (guests would like fitness access)
Minor upkeep issues (unclean cups, tables needing wiping)

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Repeatedly praised as very clean and new ("top sauber", "sehr sauberes Haus", "modernes sehr sauberes Haus"); guests consistently note fresh, well-kept rooms.
Service
9.3
Mostly positive comments about friendly, helpful and professional staff ("Great staff", "Fantastic staff", "freundliches Personal"), with a few isolated service issues (lost-item follow-up, clarity of reception communication).
Location
9.2
Quiet, convenient location with good transport links to the centre, nearby shopping and restaurants; one reviewer noted the surrounding environment is less appealing.
Room Quality
9.6
Rooms described as modern, spacious and comfortable with good beds and pillows; many guests commented rooms felt fresh and well-equipped.
Amenities
7.9
Underground parking, keycard security and some free parking noted positively, but guests mention missing gym cooperation and small issues (no clean coffee cups, dusty tables) — overall the weakest area.
Value for Money
9.4
Several guests explicitly mention fair price and good value ("Fairer Preis", "God værdi for pengene"); overall considered a good deal for quality offered.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Breakfast repeatedly praised as very good to excellent ("Frühstück sehr gut", "morgonmads buffet", "早餐非常棒"), though a few noted insufficient seating at peak times.
Overall Experience
9.9
General sentiment is highly positive — guests report pleasant, comfortable stays and intention to return; combined strengths in cleanliness, rooms and staff drive excellent overall impressions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:30

Property Description

Modern Accommodations
Make yourself at home in one of the 289 guestrooms with complimentary wireless internet access and cozy amenities.

Convenient Location
Explore nearby attractions such as Botanical Garden and Karlsruhe Theater within a short drive, offering you easy access to the city's cultural hotspots.

Relaxing Atmosphere
Unwind at the bar/lounge and enjoy a refreshing drink after a day of sightseeing, making your stay at the Holiday Inn - the niu, Wave Karlsruhe City Park truly unforgettable. Ready to book your stay?

Important information:

  • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 85 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.3
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.6
Amenities: 7.9
Value for Money: 9.4
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9.9
J
Jens
10
Pros:

Gutes Frühstück. Das gesamte Hotel war top sauber, was sicher auch daran liegt, dass es noch sehr neu ist. Freundliches Personal. Fairer Preis.

2025-10-03 • via Nuitee
J
Johanna
10
Pros:

War mit allem sehr zufrieden

2025-09-23 • via Nuitee
P
PING-FANG
10
早餐不錯
Pros:

來到德國的第一個晚上 能夠住在這一家早餐非常棒的旅店 經過一夜的修整，早上充滿體力去開會

2025-09-11 • via Nuitee
C
Carsten
10
Pros:

The niu is new and you realize that.

2025-08-31 • via Nuitee
B
BERTHOLD • family
10
Pros:

Great staff

2025-08-20 • via Nuitee
F
Frederike • partner
10
Pros:

Super Service, ruhiges Zimmer mit Klimaanlage, ein klasse Frühstücksbuffett.
Tische außen und in der lobby könnten nur mal wieder abgewischt werden.

2025-08-19 • via Nuitee
S
Sabrina
8
Pros:

Sehr hübsche Unterkunft. Nur zur Hauptfrühstückszeit gab es wirklich zu wenig Tische.

2025-08-18 • via Nuitee
S
Srirankan
8
Pros:

Ønsker os at ved receptionsmedarbejdere kunne snakke lidt tydligt og lidt høj:).

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
F
Fabrizio
6
Pros:

The only issue I had it was after my stay. I called the hotel when I realized I left a special connector for my phone in the room. After a long wait and explanation to two different people, nobody called me back for a follow up.

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
M
Mariam
10
Pros:

Thank you!
No clean cups each time I wanted coffee

2025-08-11 • via Nuitee
T
Tobias • partner
10
Pros:

Neues, gepflegtes Hotel in ruhiger Gegend mit vielen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten in direkter Umgebung. Absolut solides Zimmer mit bequemem Bett.
Schön wäre eine Kooperation mit dem angrenzenden Fitnessstudio.

2025-08-05 • via Nuitee
R
richard • partner
10
Pros:

Prima hotel voor een doorreis, wat wij deden. Met de fiets of de tram zo in het centrum. Gloednieuwe accommodatie. In vakantietijd echter nauwelijks bezoekers

2025-08-04 • via Nuitee
A
Alexander
10
Pros:

Einkaufsmöglichkeiten sind

2025-07-28 • via Nuitee
P
Palle
10
Alt godt.
Pros:

Fint. Var meget tilfreds. God stor morgenmads buffet.

2025-07-27 • via Nuitee
G
Grith
10
God værdi for pengene
Pros:

Meget rent, imødekommende personale og en super p kælder, dejlig brede båse (koster omkring 20 EUR). Alt spillede bare.

2025-07-25 • via Nuitee
Y
Yildirim • family
10
Pros:

Freundliches flexibles Personal an der Rezeption.
Fußläufig erreichbare Restaurants in der Nähe, das Personal nimmt sich die Zeit und erklärt einem wie man dort hinkommt. Sehr freundlich. Frühstück wurde mit gebucht. Auch alles ok.

2025-07-21 • via Nuitee
V
Violetta • partner
10
Pros:

Sauber, modern eingerichtet. Bequemes Bett mit zwei guten Kissen.

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
H
Herbert
6
Pros:

Es war durchschnittlich für eine Nacht ok

2025-07-12 • via Nuitee
L
luis
10
Gran ubicacion
Pros:

Todo correcto

2025-07-11 • via Nuitee
U
Uwe
8
Pros:

Modernes sehr sauberes Haus, Zimmer und Tiefgarage.
Keycard öffnet Schranken und automatische Türen, sehr angenehm wenn man viel Gepäck hat. Dazu Sicherheit gegen Unbefugte.
Empfehlenswert

2025-07-07 • via Nuitee