Royal Garden Hotel

Walking distance to the Assago Forum arena (and not much else!) at the terminus of the Green M2 Metro line. Wonderful breakfast in an airy daylit space with coffee machines, various wholegrain breads, smoked salmon, cheese & meats, fruit, yogurt. Sweet staff, nice housekeeping, I think my room was a King bed Suite room, separate spaces but no door between bed & sitting/desk area. The couch converted to a comfortable twin bed for my guest. Oversized walkin closet with a small safe, and bathrobes. The room was nice enough and the bathroom spacious. We had a pleasant view over the fields on a side. Occasional odd acoustics- usually quiet but once or twice, sudden loud voices walking past in the hallway. The place seemed enormous and mostly empty but filled up some during the week of the Olympics- lots of officials & judges stayed at this hotel, and you could glimpse athletes going in & out the side entrance of the arena, across a large field. NOTE: Plan ahead for food if you have evening events. No lunch available. Dinner which we never saw owing to the dining opening at 7pm or so when we'd already left for skating events at the arena. One or two sandwiches available from 3pm onward in the plush and oddly underused lounge, open maybe 3pm to 10 or so. There's a kettle and minibar fridge in-room. Common areas are large, the landscaping around the hotel gave a nice garden atmosphere. I found it convenient and comfortable, ate a huge breakfast so I didn't really need lunch.

Parking is safe and free, on the property. Very good location for public transportation. Did not see casual dining options around the property, but there is a restaurant in the hotel. The breakfast was very good. Property was very clean. I'm sure the gardens are wonderful in the summer. The only complaint I have is that the pillows are terrible. Flat and hard. Please get new pillows. Otherwise, perfect.

Although not everything was 'perfect', the staff were very kind in assisting, the breakfast was a standout with many delicious selections, the bed was very comfortable. My Jr Suite faced a back field with very little noise, one room segmented (no door) from the sleeping area made it convenient. Large bathroom with nice shower. The first morning the sounds of someone early talking loudly in the hallway were surprisingly clear and loud, the second night I found the long round pillow from the couch is the right length to put against the crack below the door and muffle it. Some minor things like requesting the sofabed be made or stripped, and my bed not be made, got confused but nothing major. Housekeeping responded promptly to any concern. The staff were pleasant and friendly and accommodating. Fyi it's a walk around a big field to get to the Forum, the gate in the fence gives entry with a buzzer midway. There is little in the immediate vicinity and the hours of the bar (mayonnaise sandwich or ham & cheese) is from 3pm or so, not for lunch. Dinner we did not get to try as we had evening events and had to leave before the restaurant opened at 7:30pm. There is a small fridge in the room which was very helpful, and a kettle with packets of coffee, decaf, and tea (no milk nor lightener) and some apples, a nice touch. Toiletries are provided too. Elevators work well, surroundings are peaceful, the side entry of the Forum is visible from the hallway- fun! Thank you