Hotel Berliner Hof is a basic, no-frills hotel near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The 76-room property occupies part of a larger commercial building, and its simple, big rooms are clean and offer great light. Some rooms also have balconies with nice city views. One unique feature here is the availability of family rooms that can sleep up to five people (kids under 16 stay for free). Though there are pesky fees for Internet (after the first hour) and the decor is utilitarian at best, the common spaces are nice and the hotel is near a big subway stop.
Hotel Berliner Hof is a basic, no-frills hotel near Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. The 76-room property occupies part of a larger commercial building, and its simple, big rooms are clean and offer great light. Some rooms also have balconies with nice city views. One unique feature here is the availability of family rooms that can sleep up to five people (kids under 16 stay for free). Though there are pesky fees for Internet (after the first hour) and the decor is utilitarian at best, the common spaces are nice and the hotel is near a big subway stop.
The Berlin Mark Hotel is a 239-room, lower-middle-range hotel near the Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm) in Berlin’s affluent Charlottenburg neighborhood. Its best feature is its location, a five-minute walk to the city’s grandest boulevard and close to public transportation. Comfortable rooms have furniture that’s just out of date, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, work desks, and in some, French balconies. The Berlin Mark bills itself as a business hotel, though most guests are leisure travelers. Guests staying in business-class rooms have access to the business lounge, with computer stations, a printer, and free beverages. Those who value the Ku’damm location but prefer more character in their lodgings should consider the intimate and colorful Hotel Art Nouveau. With similar rates, this family-run B&B also serves a great, free organic breakfast.
The Berlin Mark Hotel is a 239-room, lower-middle-range hotel near the Kurfürstendamm (Ku’damm) in Berlin’s affluent Charlottenburg neighborhood. Its best feature is its location, a five-minute walk to the city’s grandest boulevard and close to public transportation. Comfortable rooms have furniture that’s just out of date, with flat-screen TVs, minibars, work desks, and in some, French balconies. The Berlin Mark bills itself as a business hotel, though most guests are leisure travelers. Guests staying in business-class rooms have access to the business lounge, with computer stations, a printer, and free beverages. Those who value the Ku’damm location but prefer more character in their lodgings should consider the intimate and colorful Hotel Art Nouveau. With similar rates, this family-run B&B also serves a great, free organic breakfast.
The historic Hotel Savoy is located in the elegant Charlottenburg neighborhood. This hotel first opened its doors in 1929, and welcomed famous guests from Greta Garbo to Thomas Mann in its grander days. The 125 rooms are large and traditional, with simple bathrooms, free in-room Wi-Fi, coffee machines, and flat-screen TVs -- though they are starting to show some wear and tear. Perks here include a cigar lounge, several restaurants and bars, and a small fitness center with sauna. A color palette of regal red is found throughout this charming hotel, and though some guests complain of thin walls, service here is still top-notch.
The historic Hotel Savoy is located in the elegant Charlottenburg neighborhood. This hotel first opened its doors in 1929, and welcomed famous guests from Greta Garbo to Thomas Mann in its grander days. The 125 rooms are large and traditional, with simple bathrooms, free in-room Wi-Fi, coffee machines, and flat-screen TVs -- though they are starting to show some wear and tear. Perks here include a cigar lounge, several restaurants and bars, and a small fitness center with sauna. A color palette of regal red is found throughout this charming hotel, and though some guests complain of thin walls, service here is still top-notch.
The Berlin Plaza Hotel is a 131-room property in the Ku'Damm area. Its modest rooms are clean but dated with flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi, but few other extras. While rooms are on the small side, this hotel does have some other appealing features. The restaurant has a certain historic German charm and is complete with outdoor sidewalk seating for great people watching. There is also a breakfast, served in a bright salon, bike rentals, and on-site parking. Although the hotel is dated and rooms are tight, it is comfortable and the location is a good starting point for exploring Berlin. For more contemporary decor and in-room amenities, travelers might prefer the nearby Best Western Plus Amedia Berlin Kurfuerstendamm.
The Berlin Plaza Hotel is a 131-room property in the Ku'Damm area. Its modest rooms are clean but dated with flat-screen TVs, en-suite bathrooms, and free Wi-Fi, but few other extras. While rooms are on the small side, this hotel does have some other appealing features. The restaurant has a certain historic German charm and is complete with outdoor sidewalk seating for great people watching. There is also a breakfast, served in a bright salon, bike rentals, and on-site parking. Although the hotel is dated and rooms are tight, it is comfortable and the location is a good starting point for exploring Berlin. For more contemporary decor and in-room amenities, travelers might prefer the nearby Best Western Plus Amedia Berlin Kurfuerstendamm.
Hecker's is a quiet hotel with a new and upscale facade in the Charlottenburg neighborhood. But though the lobby is modern and the suites are chic, basic rooms have outdated decor, motel-quality bedspreads, and few amenities (just flat-screen TVs and modern safes). All public areas and bathrooms have been renovated, and individually decorated suites are gorgeous. An upgrade here gets not only additional space, but hardwood floors, small balconies, and interesting art. Perks include a lobby bar, attractive ground-floor restaurant, and a seasonal roof terrace. Not all of the 69 rooms and suites here meet the advertised four-star standard, but the location is convenient and Wi-Fi is free.
Hecker's is a quiet hotel with a new and upscale facade in the Charlottenburg neighborhood. But though the lobby is modern and the suites are chic, basic rooms have outdated decor, motel-quality bedspreads, and few amenities (just flat-screen TVs and modern safes). All public areas and bathrooms have been renovated, and individually decorated suites are gorgeous. An upgrade here gets not only additional space, but hardwood floors, small balconies, and interesting art. Perks include a lobby bar, attractive ground-floor restaurant, and a seasonal roof terrace. Not all of the 69 rooms and suites here meet the advertised four-star standard, but the location is convenient and Wi-Fi is free.
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood far from the city center, the 53-room Schlosshotel Im Grunewald is a small but opulent five-pearl boutique that was once a private mansion. The interiors have since been redesigned by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld to dazzling effect. The standard Deluxe Rooms are small yet posh, offering free minibars and marble bathrooms with heated floors, and there are a handful of incredible suites. An indoor pool, full spa, and beautiful gardens provide plenty of space for the well-heeled traveler to relax, and the nearby Grunewald forest is a great natural perk. The service is top-notch on paper, with personal drivers and translators available, but not always so in practice. Non-smokers may not appreciate that the haze from the cigar lounge and designated smoking areas can intrude into the dining spaces. Travelers looking to sightsee should consider arranging for a car, or private driver, both of which the hotel can provide. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Set in a quiet residential neighborhood far from the city center, the 53-room Schlosshotel Im Grunewald is a small but opulent five-pearl boutique that was once a private mansion. The interiors have since been redesigned by Chanel's Karl Lagerfeld to dazzling effect. The standard Deluxe Rooms are small yet posh, offering free minibars and marble bathrooms with heated floors, and there are a handful of incredible suites. An indoor pool, full spa, and beautiful gardens provide plenty of space for the well-heeled traveler to relax, and the nearby Grunewald forest is a great natural perk. The service is top-notch on paper, with personal drivers and translators available, but not always so in practice. Non-smokers may not appreciate that the haze from the cigar lounge and designated smoking areas can intrude into the dining spaces. Travelers looking to sightsee should consider arranging for a car, or private driver, both of which the hotel can provide. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Catalonia Berlin Mitte is a trendy 131-room, four-pearl business hotel in central Berlin. Rooms are tasteful and modern, with industrial-style decor, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms. The hotel has an urban industrial theme, which is carried through from the lobby to the restaurant and the graffitied walls of some of the corridors. There's a nice restaurant and cocktail bar on-site, a fitness center, and two meeting rooms. There's not much to see in the immediate area, but there is an underground station across the street and some of the city's major sights are within walking distance. Visitors wanting to be close to the city center ought to compare rates at the Tryp Berlin Mitte Hotel, another four-pearl property with a more central location.
Catalonia Berlin Mitte is a trendy 131-room, four-pearl business hotel in central Berlin. Rooms are tasteful and modern, with industrial-style decor, comfortable beds, flat-screen TVs, and sleek bathrooms. The hotel has an urban industrial theme, which is carried through from the lobby to the restaurant and the graffitied walls of some of the corridors. There's a nice restaurant and cocktail bar on-site, a fitness center, and two meeting rooms. There's not much to see in the immediate area, but there is an underground station across the street and some of the city's major sights are within walking distance. Visitors wanting to be close to the city center ought to compare rates at the Tryp Berlin Mitte Hotel, another four-pearl property with a more central location.
A trendy boutique hotel in the heart of Berlin’s Schöneberg gay district, the 87-room, four-pearl Axel Hotel Berlin is a gay-friendly property, but all travelers delight in its ultra-modern decor and great location near attractions, nightlife, and public transportation. With a popular restaurant and bar, rooftop fitness center, and other attractive amenities, it’s a comfortable and convenient base from which to explore the city. Rooms have plenty of posh touches, such as minibars, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi, and some suites have excellent views. But many guests find the black-dominated decor and small standard rooms simply too stark, dark, and cramped. As an alternative, travelers seeking to stay in Schöneberg could try the Mercure Hotel Berlin Zentrum, a less striking property that usually has lower rates.
A trendy boutique hotel in the heart of Berlin’s Schöneberg gay district, the 87-room, four-pearl Axel Hotel Berlin is a gay-friendly property, but all travelers delight in its ultra-modern decor and great location near attractions, nightlife, and public transportation. With a popular restaurant and bar, rooftop fitness center, and other attractive amenities, it’s a comfortable and convenient base from which to explore the city. Rooms have plenty of posh touches, such as minibars, bathrobes, and free Wi-Fi, and some suites have excellent views. But many guests find the black-dominated decor and small standard rooms simply too stark, dark, and cramped. As an alternative, travelers seeking to stay in Schöneberg could try the Mercure Hotel Berlin Zentrum, a less striking property that usually has lower rates.
Located between the tree-lined Unter den Linden and the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt Square, the 195-room Regent Berlin is a luxury property with one of the best locations in the city. The hotel prides itself on great service and first-class amenities, delivering on both. Plenty of public transportation is nearby and private drivers are available. Large rooms and suites blend traditional elegance and modernity, with classical furnishings, impressive marble bathrooms, and Bose Hi-Fi entertainment systems -- but they could use a refresh. The Michelin-starred Fischers Fritz is one of Berlin's best restaurants, with prices to match, and a traditional English afternoon tea can be had in the hotel's wood-paneled lounge complete with a fireplace. A modern spa and fitness center round out the expected facilities. Regent Berlin consistently rates as one of city's best hotels. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
Located between the tree-lined Unter den Linden and the beautiful Gendarmenmarkt Square, the 195-room Regent Berlin is a luxury property with one of the best locations in the city. The hotel prides itself on great service and first-class amenities, delivering on both. Plenty of public transportation is nearby and private drivers are available. Large rooms and suites blend traditional elegance and modernity, with classical furnishings, impressive marble bathrooms, and Bose Hi-Fi entertainment systems -- but they could use a refresh. The Michelin-starred Fischers Fritz is one of Berlin's best restaurants, with prices to match, and a traditional English afternoon tea can be had in the hotel's wood-paneled lounge complete with a fireplace. A modern spa and fitness center round out the expected facilities. Regent Berlin consistently rates as one of city's best hotels. Wi-Fi is free throughout.
The Ibis Berlin Kurfuerstendamm is a comfortable and tidy two-pearl property in the western part of the city, a one-minute walk to a U-Bahn station. Its 180 rooms are adequately sized and have city views and reportedly comfortable mattresses, but they lack tea- and coffee-making facilities. Features include an all-you-can-eat breakfast, served for a fee, in a hip room off the reception, and a 24-hour bar, plus loaner computers and bicycles for rent. Travelers who want to save even more money can check out the adjoining Ibis Budget Hotel.
The Ibis Berlin Kurfuerstendamm is a comfortable and tidy two-pearl property in the western part of the city, a one-minute walk to a U-Bahn station. Its 180 rooms are adequately sized and have city views and reportedly comfortable mattresses, but they lack tea- and coffee-making facilities. Features include an all-you-can-eat breakfast, served for a fee, in a hip room off the reception, and a 24-hour bar, plus loaner computers and bicycles for rent. Travelers who want to save even more money can check out the adjoining Ibis Budget Hotel.