Having been to Nuremberg twice now (see this posting about the first visit), NPS now has some friends in town. So what do we do on this very short visit? See our friends!
First there is Park Plaza GM Carsten Baumann, and then there is Manfred Gendsior the proprietor (along with his wife) of delikatEssen, about more which in a minute.
Before our trip out, we contacted Carsten to secure a room at the Park Plaza. Sadly, the room we like 614 was already booked by a regular. However, when that person cancelled their reservation the day of our arrival, Carsten made sure that we got the room at the previously-quoted price. Now that is service. Thanks Carsten!
Anyway, here we are again in 614, not a hamster cage. Everything is pretty much the same as last time.
Park Plaza 614
But what is that on the bed?
This time there is a personal note and a present of local chocolates on arrival! So very thoughtful.
The bathroom remains superior grade (only the shower floor could use improvement).
glass shower goodness
Gigantic tub almost always associated with a glass shower
We were greeted warmly by the staff who were on notice to ping Carsten. After an arrival shower, it was off to a late lunch at the Atelier bar. Nuremberger bratwurst of course.
View from 614
Staying up until 8pm proved a challenge this trip. NPS is getting old.
In the morning, we were up in time not to miss the “breakfast cutoff second.” Breakfast was very nice, though the “double espresso macchiato” was delivered in massive late form. LOL.
Double espresso macchiato? Nope.
Then it was off for a morning at the “Documentation Center” which is what the Germans politely call the Nazi museum. A powerful exhibit worth seeing, make sure to go when you are in town. With the jackass Twump currently in the oval office as so-called president, it is essential that US citizens not lose track of how the Nazis came to power.
Book burning Nazis
The Racist Nuremberg laws
To clear our mind, a trip to delikatEssen was in order. Once again we had a great chat with Manfred who suggested a local gin and some German asbinthe (!!) to buy.
knowledgeable and friendly Manfred curates an interesting selection of liquor in Nuremberg
Manfred also suggested lunch at essigbrätlein, a two michelin star restaurant across the street. Great suggestion. The duck course was absolutely out of this world.
Tonight we will revisit our favorite bars, and see how the cocktail scene is going. More about that later.
Five showerheads for friendly service that learns at Park Plaza Nuremberg. Come visit Carsten and his staff!