The Mercure Hotel Erfurt Altstadt is a five storey hotel located in the centre of Erfurt's historic old town, one kilometre from Saint Severus' Church and 1.5 kilometres from Citadelle Petersburg. The 141 guestrooms feature simple, rustic decor with brick window alcoves, patterned bed fabrics and matching curtains, and wood furnishings including coffee tables, writing desks and chairs. All rooms include satellite television with pay movies, wireless Internet connections, minibars and complimentary weekday newspapers. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and makeup mirrors.
The Zum Rebstock restaurant is housed in a building dating back to 1451 that retains many period features, including wooden beams and rustic brick. The menu offers regional Thuringian specialities, accompanied by a selection of beers and wines. Those seeking relaxation can head to the sauna and steam room, and sun worshippers can top up their tans in the solarium. Beer, cocktails and non alcoholic refreshments are served until late in the lobby bar. Conferences and seminars of up to 180 people can be accommodated in the largest of the hotel's nine meeting rooms, and audio visual equipment is available upon request. Those with laptops can stay connected via complimentary wireless Internet access. Other amenities include dry cleaning services, a 24 hour front desk and room service. Motorists will find a parking garage on site. The hotel is located 200 metres from the centre of the historic old town and the Krämerbrücke, a 12th century stone bridge notable for its large number of residential buildings. The twin buildings of the Cathedral and St Severi's Church are within one kilometre, and the Mega Park botanical gardens, are located 3.5 kilometres from the hotel. Flughafen Airport is six kilometres from the hotel, with an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.