European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - November 03, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                A bedroom in a suite at tre Augsburg guest House left. The suites have bathrooms in the room not Down the Hall above. The living room features a television microwave and refrigerator Bew. Augsburg guest House americans will feel right it Home Here by Doyle human. Staff writer "  ". The Sheridan Cavern s Augsburg guest House is an Oasis of americana for americans travelling in Bavaria. The guest House is Augsburg s Only military operated hotel and coincidental by die closest . Hotel to Munich and the Southern stretch of the romantic Road. The three types of accommodations available a Standard room a suite and a vip suite Range in Price from $35 to $80 a night. The hotel spans four buildings which except for the augsburger club building appear outwardly rundown and unattractive. The Surprise is inside. There Are 17. Standard rooms which Are $35 for single and $43 for double occupancy located in the augsburger club building Standard rooms Are available to couples As Well As single visitors. The majority of hotel Flats Are two room suites. There Are 59 such units priced at $55 for single and $70 for double occupancy and $6 per additional guest at the guest House. These suites Are perfect for families travelling through the area. For the elite there Are five vip suites which rent nightly for $55 per single occupant and $80 per couple. The charge for each additional Parson is $10. Guests who Check in for a night s stay regardless of room Choice can enjoy a color television Complete with Cable service and videocassette recorder. Each suite also has a microwave oven Coffee maker commercial Telephone alarm clock refrigerator and hair dryer. All rooms Are carpeted too. Patrons who would rather spend their Cash elsewhere can choose an economical Standard room furnished with a pair of twin Beds an Iron and ironing Board and sink. They will not find a toilet Shower or Bath. Restrooms bathing and laundering facilities Are at one end of the building. Despite the drawback of having to walk in some cases the length of the Hall corridor the Shower and bathing facilities Are private. Looking beyond the seemingly outdated exterior families travelling through bavarian Augsburg will find the suites comfortably spacious. The family size units feature a Queen size bed in one room and a sofa Sleeper in the adjacent room and a massive by european standards Complete bathroom. Suites also have an Iron and ironing Board on hand to tidy up those just unpacked garments before heading into this historic City. R. _ for senior military officials in the area a vip suite promises a luxurious stay the master bedroom features a Queen size bed surrounded by furniture much nicer than the Barracks room furniture in other accommodations the room also features a German shrank which offers a full length Mirror. The formal living area of vip suites is a Little cramped but in a very Nice sort of Way. These suites also include a sofa Sleeper chair and desk As Well As commercial and direct military Telephone service. R. And the bathrooms Are an experience. Not Only Are the vip suite bathrooms huge but delicately Beautiful As Well. They feature a massive tub for bathing and a separate enclosed Shower stall too. Vip suites also have stocked minibars that in the Reese suite included eight miniature bottles of Gin rum and Jack Daniels Black Label a selection of eight Beers four american and four German and a mixed six pack of sodas. Vip suite guests also have the luxury of entertaining in a formal dining room although it is a common use room. In addition residents have Access to common laundry machines should the need to Wash clothes arise. Like the Standard twin bed rooms these suites Are located in the augsburger club building. The club itself is sometimes Lively. The hotel s augsburger club features a pair of casual bars a formal dining area and a banquet room. Dining at the club however is limited. And the augsburger club is not the place to buy or sell Marks. Officially club employees cannot Exchange currency but a concessionaire there will buy Marks for american dollars at the rate of 2 Marks to a Dollar. Breakfast at the augsburger is from 7 to 9 . The Cost to Start the Day is priced a la carte or a Flat $5.25 for a the Continental breakfast a diner cares to indulge. Lunch priced from 95 cents an item to $5.35, is available from 11 30 . To 1 30 . The evening meal is served from a menu from 5 30 to 9 . Breakfast lunch and dinner Are served Only during the week. There is however a sunday Brunch from 11 . To 2 . Augsburg guest House rules prohibit pets in the rooms and the prohibition extends into the parking area. Smoking is allowed in the rooms and Check out is 10 . The hotel accepts american express visa Mastercard travellers and euro checks personal checks and of course Cash. There s room at the inn some nights according to one hotel desk clerk As Many As "10 percent of the rooms Are available while other nights the hotel is booked. Drop in guests Are accommodated to the extent possible while hold employees say it is Best to Call ahead for reservations. The time to make reservations is 6 . To 10 . Reservations can be made no earlier than seven Days in Advance and must be confirmed 48 hours prior with a credit card to guarantee the reservation. Standard room and suite reservations Are available by calling Dan 434-1700 or commercially 0821/448-1700. Executives looking to stay at the guest House should Call Dan 434-6112 or 0821/448-6112 to make reservations. November 3, 7994 stripes Magazine 13