In a neighborhood populated with upscale hotels, the 400-room Westin Grand Berlin stands out for being less opulent than many of its posh five-pearl competitors. Its interior atrium with lovely skylight makes a big first impression, but this monument of the 1980s excels in business casual rather than white-gloved formality. The conservative rooms are modern, but generic, and only the various themed suites and Spa Suites exceed expectations. Almost every public space doubles as a meeting venue, and it's not uncommon for events to be occurring throughout the airy lobby. Check out the nearby Hilton Hotel - Berlin for similar amenities and rates, or the Regent Berlin for something a bit more grand. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi, unless you're an SPG member.
In a neighborhood populated with upscale hotels, the 400-room Westin Grand Berlin stands out for being less opulent than many of its posh five-pearl competitors. Its interior atrium with lovely skylight makes a big first impression, but this monument of the 1980s excels in business casual rather than white-gloved formality. The conservative rooms are modern, but generic, and only the various themed suites and Spa Suites exceed expectations. Almost every public space doubles as a meeting venue, and it's not uncommon for events to be occurring throughout the airy lobby. Check out the nearby Hilton Hotel - Berlin for similar amenities and rates, or the Regent Berlin for something a bit more grand. There is a pesky fee for Wi-Fi, unless you're an SPG member.
Attached to a shopping center and near the Berlin Zoo, the upscale Hotel Palace Berlin -- with its 25,833 square feet of event space and 17 meeting rooms -- is geared toward business travelers. The 278 streamlined guest rooms, including 40 suites, have free Wi-Fi, large work spaces, and flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. But some rooms and public spaces lack the extra polish and stylish flourishes of a true luxury hotel (which Palace Berlin claims to be), as some elements can feel dated. The hotel also has a pool, spa, and gym but no on-site restaurant. While the price is hard to beat at this property, the Holiday Inn Berlin Centre Alexanerplatz is a good alternative -- it has a full-service restaurant but no pool or full-service spa.
Attached to a shopping center and near the Berlin Zoo, the upscale Hotel Palace Berlin -- with its 25,833 square feet of event space and 17 meeting rooms -- is geared toward business travelers. The 278 streamlined guest rooms, including 40 suites, have free Wi-Fi, large work spaces, and flat-screen TVs, minibars, and kettles. But some rooms and public spaces lack the extra polish and stylish flourishes of a true luxury hotel (which Palace Berlin claims to be), as some elements can feel dated. The hotel also has a pool, spa, and gym but no on-site restaurant. While the price is hard to beat at this property, the Holiday Inn Berlin Centre Alexanerplatz is a good alternative -- it has a full-service restaurant but no pool or full-service spa.
The luxury Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof, near Tiergarten Park and the Berlin Zoo, offers 383 spacious rooms and suites. The amenities swing for the fences with HD flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, video on demand, Nespresso machines, and wide desks with ergonomically designed chairs. Adding to the all-out luxe, the 24-hour glass-enclosed fitness center has a handful of cardio machines and free weights overlooking a heated, indoor lap pool. There's also a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. The hotel has a sleek bar and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. Wi-Fi is free as well, though some report it's spotty. If the Pullman is booked, travelers could try the nearby Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm, which has similar amenities.
The luxury Pullman Berlin Schweizerhof, near Tiergarten Park and the Berlin Zoo, offers 383 spacious rooms and suites. The amenities swing for the fences with HD flat-screen TVs with satellite channels, video on demand, Nespresso machines, and wide desks with ergonomically designed chairs. Adding to the all-out luxe, the 24-hour glass-enclosed fitness center has a handful of cardio machines and free weights overlooking a heated, indoor lap pool. There's also a spa with a sauna and Turkish bath. The hotel has a sleek bar and a restaurant with an outdoor terrace. Wi-Fi is free as well, though some report it's spotty. If the Pullman is booked, travelers could try the nearby Sofitel Berlin Kurfürstendamm, which has similar amenities.
Somewhere between a budget hotel and a hostel, the 46-room City Gallery Berlin Hotel is a cheery property tucked into the residential Schoenberg neighborhood. Guest rooms range from shared dorms to Family Rooms and apartments with kitchenettes. Features are few, but there is a small bar and seating area beside a lovely covered terrace and outdoor space where breakfast is served (for an additional fee). The immediate area lacks for nightlife, but it's just a one- to two-minute walk to major U-Bahn lines. On the whole, the property is a good value, but its color-block style can feel dated, and Wi-Fi can be slow and spotty. The nearby aletto Hotel Kudamm is similarly priced with many of the same features, but its rooms are less stylized.
Somewhere between a budget hotel and a hostel, the 46-room City Gallery Berlin Hotel is a cheery property tucked into the residential Schoenberg neighborhood. Guest rooms range from shared dorms to Family Rooms and apartments with kitchenettes. Features are few, but there is a small bar and seating area beside a lovely covered terrace and outdoor space where breakfast is served (for an additional fee). The immediate area lacks for nightlife, but it's just a one- to two-minute walk to major U-Bahn lines. On the whole, the property is a good value, but its color-block style can feel dated, and Wi-Fi can be slow and spotty. The nearby aletto Hotel Kudamm is similarly priced with many of the same features, but its rooms are less stylized.
The Wyndham Excelsior Hotel Berlin is a 316-room, upper-middle-range property near Ku'Damm. Rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral, modern decor and have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; upgraded rooms might add Nespresso coffeemakers, docking stations, or balconies. The lobby is welcoming with a striking gas fireplace that extends into a lounge area. With a lobby bar and on-site restaurant, this hotel has a surprising amount of extra features for a property in this price range. Another option nearby is the NH Berlin Kurfuerstendamm, which has a rooftop bar but lacks a full-service restaurant.
The Wyndham Excelsior Hotel Berlin is a 316-room, upper-middle-range property near Ku'Damm. Rooms are tastefully decorated in neutral, modern decor and have modern amenities like flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi; upgraded rooms might add Nespresso coffeemakers, docking stations, or balconies. The lobby is welcoming with a striking gas fireplace that extends into a lounge area. With a lobby bar and on-site restaurant, this hotel has a surprising amount of extra features for a property in this price range. Another option nearby is the NH Berlin Kurfuerstendamm, which has a rooftop bar but lacks a full-service restaurant.
Located outside the city center in a residential area, this budget hotel built in 1983 is showing its age. Interiors have a dated look, and except for the upgraded Business Rooms, most of the 205 guest rooms are in need of refurbishment. Standard in-room amenities are limited to flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and old-fashioned safes, while the Business Rooms have extras like minibars and Senseo coffee machines. Notable downsides are the wet room-style bathrooms with only shower curtains acting as dividers. The buffet breakfast is charged extra, but coffee and tea are free in the lobby. On-site features include a restaurant, bar, and two conference rooms. For a much more stylish yet budget-friendly option, travelers could consider Generator Berlin Mitte, which also has a more central location.
Located outside the city center in a residential area, this budget hotel built in 1983 is showing its age. Interiors have a dated look, and except for the upgraded Business Rooms, most of the 205 guest rooms are in need of refurbishment. Standard in-room amenities are limited to flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and old-fashioned safes, while the Business Rooms have extras like minibars and Senseo coffee machines. Notable downsides are the wet room-style bathrooms with only shower curtains acting as dividers. The buffet breakfast is charged extra, but coffee and tea are free in the lobby. On-site features include a restaurant, bar, and two conference rooms. For a much more stylish yet budget-friendly option, travelers could consider Generator Berlin Mitte, which also has a more central location.
The NH Berlin City Ost is a 99-room hotel near local transport. Bright but basic rooms have red accent walls and black leather furniture, along with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers. The charming Wirtshaus-Fünfländereck restaurant and lounge is a rustic space serving a buffet breakfast and German cuisine for lunch or dinner. In the summer all meals can be enjoyed outside on the garden terrace. There is also a cozy cellar dining room with a vaulted ceiling. Additional hotel perks include the free wellness center with a sauna and relaxation area. However, there are pesky fees for both breakfast and Wi-Fi.
The NH Berlin City Ost is a 99-room hotel near local transport. Bright but basic rooms have red accent walls and black leather furniture, along with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and coffeemakers. The charming Wirtshaus-Fünfländereck restaurant and lounge is a rustic space serving a buffet breakfast and German cuisine for lunch or dinner. In the summer all meals can be enjoyed outside on the garden terrace. There is also a cozy cellar dining room with a vaulted ceiling. Additional hotel perks include the free wellness center with a sauna and relaxation area. However, there are pesky fees for both breakfast and Wi-Fi.
This NH Hotel should be named after the Volkspark (across the street) rather than the public square Alexanderplatz (a tram ride away). Despite this minor confusion for first-time arrivals, the 225-room NH Alexanderplatz offers good value within walking distance to transport. Simple rooms are decorated in warm tones and have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars, and spacious bathrooms. International cuisine and German specialties are served in the restaurant and the bar has great natural light and an extensive cocktail menu. During the summer, there is a lovely outdoor terrace. Hotel bikes are available for rent, and a wellness area offers a sauna and steam room. However, there is a fee for breakfast and Wi-Fi is only free in the lobby.
This NH Hotel should be named after the Volkspark (across the street) rather than the public square Alexanderplatz (a tram ride away). Despite this minor confusion for first-time arrivals, the 225-room NH Alexanderplatz offers good value within walking distance to transport. Simple rooms are decorated in warm tones and have flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars, and spacious bathrooms. International cuisine and German specialties are served in the restaurant and the bar has great natural light and an extensive cocktail menu. During the summer, there is a lovely outdoor terrace. Hotel bikes are available for rent, and a wellness area offers a sauna and steam room. However, there is a fee for breakfast and Wi-Fi is only free in the lobby.
The upper-middle-range Scandic Berlin Kurfuerstendamm is a sleek, nature-themed hotel located in West Berlin near the Berlin Zoo and the shopping on Kurfuerstendamm Street. Though it's not within walking distance of most of the top historic sites and other attractions, there's a U-Bahn station around the corner that makes commuting around the city easy. The property offers wellness facilities like a fitness center, sauna, and a Turkish bath, as well as a Scandinavian restaurant on-site. The 217 guest rooms are sleek and modern, equipped with a range of decent amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and either mini-fridges or free minibars (depending on room type). The Steigenberger Berlin offers a good nearby alternative for travelers seeking more features -- it has an indoor pool and offers massages.
The upper-middle-range Scandic Berlin Kurfuerstendamm is a sleek, nature-themed hotel located in West Berlin near the Berlin Zoo and the shopping on Kurfuerstendamm Street. Though it's not within walking distance of most of the top historic sites and other attractions, there's a U-Bahn station around the corner that makes commuting around the city easy. The property offers wellness facilities like a fitness center, sauna, and a Turkish bath, as well as a Scandinavian restaurant on-site. The 217 guest rooms are sleek and modern, equipped with a range of decent amenities like flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and either mini-fridges or free minibars (depending on room type). The Steigenberger Berlin offers a good nearby alternative for travelers seeking more features -- it has an indoor pool and offers massages.
The upper-middle-range Mandala Suites is a great apartment-style option thanks to its second-to-none location in central Mitte and quality amenities. Its 81 rooms are suitable for those whose work calls them to Berlin, as well as tourists attracted by relatively low room rates and self-catering facilities. Top attractions and restaurants are a short walk away, and access to two subway lines make exploring farther-flung neighborhoods easy. Rooms are large and spacious, decorated in classic furnishings, and many offer balconies with excellent views of the streets below. Those looking for a more boutique feel might do well to look into Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte, which is in the same neighborhood.
The upper-middle-range Mandala Suites is a great apartment-style option thanks to its second-to-none location in central Mitte and quality amenities. Its 81 rooms are suitable for those whose work calls them to Berlin, as well as tourists attracted by relatively low room rates and self-catering facilities. Top attractions and restaurants are a short walk away, and access to two subway lines make exploring farther-flung neighborhoods easy. Rooms are large and spacious, decorated in classic furnishings, and many offer balconies with excellent views of the streets below. Those looking for a more boutique feel might do well to look into Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte, which is in the same neighborhood.