This family-run, 4-star hotel in Kiel offers elegant rooms and free use of the spa with indoor swimming pool. It lies in Hasseldieksdamm, 5 km from the city centre. The spacious rooms at the Ringhotel Birke Kiel - Das Business und Wellness Hotel come with a flat-screen TV. Wi-Fi internet is free for 1 hour each day. The Birke's spa facilities include 4 saunas, a steam bath, swimming pool and a bistro. Massages and cosmetic treatments are also available. Sport, relaxation and health courses can also be booked. The Fischers Fritz restaurant with show kitchen serves excellent North German cuisine. It specialises in fish and game dishes, and serves a hearty Northern-German breakfast buffet each morning. The bar with open fireplace offers a range of drinks and snacks. During warm weather, guests are welcome to relax outside on the beach chairs. The Birke provides a free shuttle service to Kiel during the week for business guests. The hotel is just a 10-minute drive from Kiel Harbour and Kiel University.