This city business hotel is ideally situated close to all of Bremen's most important places of interest, such as the Kunsthalle (the art gallery), Schnoor (the old town), Schlachte (the promenade along the Weser river) and the market, all of which can be easily reached with a 5-minute walk. Bus and train stations are in the immediate vicinity, as is the Buergerpark. Bremen Airport is approximately 5 km from the conference hotel. There is simply no better location in Bremen. Built in 2009, the business hotel offers its guests 124 elegantly furnished rooms, parking places and broadband Internet access (both for a fee). All conference rooms have been fully refurbished and equipped with the latest amenities. Guests are welcomed in a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a hotel safe, currency exchange facilities, a cloakroom, lift access and a newspaper stand. Further facilities include a hairdressing salon, café, bar, pub and restaurant, room and laundry services (fees apply to both) and a bicycle hire service (fees apply). All of the refurbished rooms are equipped with an en suite bathroom with shower, bathtub and hairdryer, a direct dial telephone, wireless Internet access, a minibar and a double bed. Other in-room amenities include satellite TV, a radio and individually regulated heating. Northern German specialties await guests in the rustic Schuettinger tavern-brewery where they can also try a home-brewed beer. Buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.