European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Germany in heart of town finding an Augsburg Home is not Tough. The City is packed with hotels near the main Railroad station in the heart of downtown. Hotels vary in Price and services offered for the Money Sheridan Cavern the heart of the greatly reduced . Military presence Here features the Augsburg guest House. In addition to the hotel there is the augsburger club just across the parking area from the. Main Check in desk. Rooms Cost $35 to $80 per night and Are available by reservation Dan 434-1700 or commercial 0821/448-1700 or drop in. A guest House desk clerk recently estimated As Many As 10 percent of the hotel s rooms remain vacant each night. Staying at a military hotel is less expensive accessible by taxi and bus and puts travellers near b-17, the Rural Highway that is the romantic Road. There is a Downside to staying at the guest House. The hotel does not Exchange currency Check out is 10 a.m., and it is not near downtown. There Are however Many hotels in the heart of this City. But watch out commercial hotels can really trim tourism Marks. Consider the location advantages and even at a higher Price the stay could be Worth the difference. The  the main train station is near the City s Center and can be a lifeline to other bavarian adventures. The intercity hotel immediately next to the train station provides rooms for single occupants at 190 Marks about $130 a night while double occupancy runs 250 Marks $175the hotel has a restaurant and bar and includes breakfast As Well As City trolley and bus passes. Checkout at the intercity is noon and they accept most major credit cards. The hotel currency Exchange is extremely limited and the staff recommends visitors try local Banks. Reservations Are recommended 0821/50390but not required. Another downtown Lodge is the hotel Augusta a part of the Best Western Chain. A single room at the Augusta costs 172.50 to 195 Marks about $120-$135depending on what the room includes. The rate for double room is a Flat 240 Marks $165. Like other major hotels the Augusta has a restaurant and bar and includes breakfast. Checkout at the Augusta is noon and this hotel also accepts a multitude of major credit cards. The hotel will Exchange dollars for Marks but the rate is about 8 pfennig lower than what americans can get at military Banks. Again reservations Are recommended 082t/50140but not required. The hotel August and intercity hotel Are Only examples of the Cost of staying in downtown Augsburg. There is a variety of smaller and larger cheaper and More expensive hotels. There s also a youth Hostel in town and campgrounds nearby. The Augsburg tourist information office can help with rooms. It can be reached by Telephone at 0821/502-070 or Send a fax to 0821/502-0745. Language barriers Aren t a problem. A recording Greet callers in five different languages. Doyle Tillman the Perlach Tower next to the town Hall offers an impressive View Down Maximilia Strasse toward its. Ulrich and Afra left. A modern sculpture frames the City theater above. 12 stripes Magazine november 3, 1994