Hotel Aal-Kate Wuppertal

Everything was perfect for a short overnight stay near the Aal-Kate restaurant and hotel in Wuppertal North. We were having a primary school class reunion at the restaurant across the street, hence our choice of location. Everything was very clean and tidy, and the service was first-class. The value for money was particularly excellent. The restaurant itself, which I've known for years, is also very good and highly recommended. I'd gladly stay there again next time! 👍🤩

We've eaten at Aal-Kate several times before and have always felt very comfortable there. However, today's service was so disappointing that we're still speechless several hours later. This is mainly due to one particular server. Full beard, short-cropped dark hair. When we entered the restaurant around 4:00 PM for a quick bite, a friendly server informed us that the table was occupied from 4:45 PM onwards. We explained that we were only having a light meal and would be gone in 20 minutes at most, and that was fine. To our astonishment, the other server in question launched into a ranting, affected manner worthy of a Golden Raspberry Award. "The table is reserved. Soup 1 min, fish 30 min, other fish 20 min, drinks 1 min. Do you really want to sit here?" After the timekeeper confirmed that our desired dish, lasagna, would take 2 minutes, we confirmed our intention to remain seated. After another 2 minutes, the same gentleman returned and said, "The reservation is for regular customers Petra and Paul (name changed), and if they arrive now, we'll have to vacate the table immediately." The lasagna was already on its way, and I would have preferred to leave it there and go. This is no way to treat customers. This waiter's manner of communication is incredibly affected and embarrassing. You feel like you're being made fun of. We changed tables, ate, and paid. We won't be visiting again anytime soon. Disappointing.

Small, cozy, furnished rooms – clean, minimalist, and quiet. A small shower and toilet are located in the hallway and are shared. This isn't a problem for a few nights, however. Public transportation is readily available, making it easy to reach the city center.

We stayed at the hotel. While the rooms are a bit dated, this wasn't a problem at all. The rooms are cozy and spotlessly clean. You feel right at home. The beds are comfortable. However, the shower and toilet are extremely small and not suitable for, for example, very overweight people or people with physical disabilities. We were also able to get a vegan breakfast upon request. The staff were very friendly and accommodating.

First, the positives: The room was exceptionally clean! The price-performance ratio was reasonable. Only the check-in process needs some attention. Having to start the computer for bookings upon arrival is really inconvenient, especially since the "reception" is located in the middle of the restaurant, right next to a busy kitchen door. Guests arriving after 9 p.m. receive a code for the key safe at the hotel entrance at the rear of the building. Guests arriving before 9 p.m. also receive the key from this safe, but from a staff member.

The restaurant is very clean and the staff are extremely friendly. The food is delicious and fresh. I'll definitely come back.

It’s a decent hotel. Pros: The room was spacious and relatively well-priced. The beds were large and comfortable. Housekeeping came by frequently, and there’s a free parking lot on the property, both in front and in the back. The hotel also has a fish and sushi restaurant located inside the building. Cons: Check-in was online, but wasn’t online when we got there. It took us a long time to find out. Because of the fish restaurant, the entire building—including the rooms—smells like fish. There’s no air conditioning or ventilation system to deal with that, windows couldn’t go open, at least not more then one. The shower took a minute or 5 to heat up, no ventilation there. Parking is very limited, as it seems employees are using the same spots. The floors are noisy, so you can hear guests walking around in the room above you. Housekeeping entered the room unannounced, even though we had a “Bitte nicht stören” (do not disturb) sign hanging from the door handle—which actually has to be removed / moved in order to unlock the door. All in all, it was okay, but there are definitely a few things that could be improved. Thanks, and we might be happy to return in the future!

This restaurant is fantastic! I've been there many times and always enjoy going back. It absolutely has to be on your list for fish lovers.

Complete Fail - Booked a room for 2 days - Booking was easy - Paid in advance - Staff were friendly - Left the hotel after the first night - Sleep impossible - Noisy, broken bed, fishy smell in all its forms even when airing out the room - Cancelled my birthday party and drove home - No contact possible for 4 days afterward via email - Customer service was a complete disaster!! - Write off the second day as a "donation" - Unforgettable weekend - Unfortunately, NEVER AGAIN!! Update: Haven't heard anything since (June 2, 2025). Even without a response, you know what to think...