Further, my German is not fully installed for at least 36 hrs. Having suffered 'way too many frustrating hours hopelessly lost on the windy avenues of the motherland, I finally wised up and devised a simple stress-reduction itinerary for my arrival day in Germany. I purchase my airline ticket and reserve my car. The neighborhood is quiet and safe at all hours.
Parking is plentiful.
Two world-class ladies, both of whom speak perfect English, keep the inn. Upon arrival, one senses an emphasis on service and hospitality rarely found in Germany. The rooms are small, by American standards, but clean and well appointed. Every room features a shower, toilet, cable TV, telephone, alarm clock and writing desk. All rooms are non-smoking, but there is a nice TV lounge and library just down the hall for smoking and socializing.