The hotel was just as I hoped it would be. It was small but not crampt. The staff was friendly and helpful both with directions and in making sure that my friend got a phone number where I could be reached, after I arrived.
I booked a double room because I was originally going to travel with a friend. That being said, I can't vouch for the size of thier single rooms. My double room was L shaped with two small twin beds tucked into one corner. Shelves, an open closet, nice sized flat-screen TV and a wonderful floor to ceiling window which opened with doors, was in the other. (This was my favorite part of the room!) The bathroom was pretty large and spotlessly clean as was the rest of the room. I enjoyed having it to myself but know that I would've been perfectly comfortable sharing the space.
Breakfast costs 8 Euro and change. For that price you get a buffet that includes hard-boiled eggs, cereal, yogurt, bread, mini-baguettes, pastries, plump and juicy dried apricots, dates, prunes, grapefruit wedges, juices and an assortment of hot and cold beverages. I never had a problem finding a table to myself and being able to sit and read while I dined.
The neighborhood is quiet and safe. My room faced the back of the hotel so I'm sure that helped with the noise factor.
I want to mention that I booked my stay through the Federal Hotel site and when I arrived they could not find my reservation. (Panic!) I was about to find my confirmation on my e-mail account on their PC when they found it. It was under the website's name and not mine. So if you do book it through them it's fine. Just don't forget to bring a printout to not have a stressful few minutes like I did!
