I had high hopes for this Staycity based on my husband’s positive experiences with the brand in the UK, but unfortunately, this location fell short.We booked a one-bedroom apartment for three nights as part of a train trip across Europe, planning to rest, do some laundry, and enjoy the convenience of a self-catering space.Our apartment was located right next to the laundry room, and on arrival, we were greeted by a strong smell of cigarette smoke. Upon checking the balcony, we found cigarette butts and a plastic bottle being used as an ashtray.The apartment itself was fine overall — the kitchen was well equipped, and the bed was comfortable — but it was dusty in places (I even had to wipe down the coat hangers before using them), and the safe had been locked open.We were also disappointed to discover that the laundry facilities were operated by a third party, requiring payment through an app to use the machines. This wasn’t mentioned on the Staycity website. The washing machines themselves were not particularly clean — I had to wipe the door seals before feeling comfortable using them.While this property served as a reasonable base for our travels, the overall experience didn’t meet our expectations, and we wouldn’t choose to stay here again.
Ilka Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at Staycity Aparthotels, Heidelberg, responded to this review
Dear Guest,Thank you very much for staying with us and for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay — this does not reflect the standards we strive to uphold.Please rest assured that we are addressing your feedback with our external cleaning company to ensure this does not happen again.While we understand that this experience may have discouraged you from returning, we truly hope to be given another opportunity to show you the level of service we are known for.Warm regards,Ilka JohnsonGuest Service Manager
User:skash
Trip type: Couples
Nice place to stay
17 Sept 2025
It was lovely and the staff were excellent. Clean friendly and good atmosphere. We got in early and they were kind to get a room ready for us 4 hours before check in.
Ilka Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at Staycity Aparthotels, Heidelberg, responded to this review
Dear skash,Thank you so much for staying with us and for your lovely review!We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our staff — it means a lot to hear that you found them so friendly and helpful.We’re glad we could make your early arrival more comfortable, and we hope to welcome you again soon!Warm regards,Ilka JohnsonGuest Service Manager
User:Nivard R
Trip type: Couples
Great installations , service and housekeeping need a lot of work.
02 Aug 2025
We didn’t had the best experience. Hotel is nice , installations are great , but service needs a lot of work. Our garbage was never collected in spite of placing the sign everyday . On the 4th day housekeeping removed the sign without collecting anything .We tried communicating with reception , no result . We were never really heard.
Ilka Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at Staycity Aparthotels, Heidelberg, responded to this review
Dear Nivard R,Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us. We're truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet expectations, especially regarding the housekeeping and communication issues. This is certainly not the level of service we aim to provide, and we will follow up with our team to ensure this does not happen again.We appreciate your kind words about our hotel and facilities, and we hope to have the chance to welcome you again and offer you a much better experience.Warm regards,Ilka JohnsonGuest Service Manager
User:olhanovikova
Trip type: Business
Nice hotel in a practical location
04 Jun 2025
The hotel is new, clean and modern. Rooms have everything you might beed, including a small kitchen. The location is good next to the main train station. The town center can be reached on foot or by public transport, but it takes some time to get there.
Ilka Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at Staycity Aparthotels, Heidelberg, responded to this review
Good afternoon,Thank you very much for taking the time to write this review. We are glad to read that the rooms were to your needs and liking. We are also happy that you were satisfied with the location as well.We definitely look forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the best until then.Kind regards,Pamela VasilevaFront Office Manager
User:friessr
Trip type: Business
StayCity-HD
26 May 2025
This hotel felt like a natural home away from home. I was so impressed with the level of comfort and attention to detail. I highly recommend StayCity because of its location, clean and comfortable rooms, and amenities.The environment was pleasant and welcoming. Both check-in and check-out were professionally handled and easy.
Ilka Johnson, Guest Services / Front Office at Staycity Aparthotels, Heidelberg, responded to this review
Good evening,We are very happy to hear you felt at home here. This is one of the biggest compliments we can receive as hosts. Furthermore, we are glad that our staff assisted you and contributed to you having a good time. It is lovely to hear that both the rooms, their cleanliness and the location of the hotel were to your liking.We definitely look forward to welcoming you again soon and wish you all the best until then.Kind regards,Pamela VasilevaGuest Service Manager