Kurpfalz-Jugendherberge

First of all, I would like to compliment the manager of the hostel. She is extremely friendly and helpful. The kitchen also does a good job, as the food was delicious and plentiful. The ambience is very modern and is well suited to families. BUT: We had booked a family room (5 people) in category IV+. In retrospect, this was a huge mistake, as the room was anything but inviting. We felt like we were back in school 25 years ago. Nothing has been renovated in this room since then. The furniture was just as old and the beds were terribly uncomfortable. The room was bare and pretty run down. The "mini" bathroom was a real imposition for 5 people. Why can't they renovate these rooms? There was probably enough money for a chic new building, and the rooms there are really top notch. That really spoiled our days. It's questionable whether we'll come back. It will probably depend on whether we get a room in the higher category or not.