"I am asked to write a review of, probably, one of the finest hotels in Strasbourg. It was clear that when I arrived, I would enjoy an outstanding restaurant, wonderful staff, at an excellent location, with great amenities etc. The ideal place to celebrate the birthday of my sister, which is why I came.
The problem is to get there. Why does Expedia never ask about this?
My flight from Miami was via Lisbon. I tried to use free airport Wifi since my French sim-card did not work. To enjoy the wait for internet access a little bit, I ordered a half-bottle of excellent yet inexpensive Portuguese wine. I got access only after the bottle was finished...
Then the train to Strasbourg. One stop before, they found a suspicious item and had everyone evacuate the train. By the time I got an e-mail (in French!) how to contact customer service since the train would not move on, I was already in a taxi to meet my sister in time for dinner...
So, the hotel is great, but travel in Europe is not what it used to be."