Spittelmarkt 13, Berlin, Germany | (586) 210-9239
Attractive, modern hotel in the center of Berlin
Location near Museum Island, Alexanderplatz, and other attractions
Spacious rooms have a chic, contemporary design and large windows
The stylish Scent restaurant serves local, sustainable cuisine
Small fitness center with sauna
Four conference rooms available for events
Free Wi-Fi in the common areas
Not much nightlife or activity in the immediate area
Rooms on the lower floors hear subway rumblings
Fee for in-room Wi-Fi
Standard Rooms have showers only
Buffet breakfast not included in room rate
The upscale, centrally located Cosmo Hotel has a chic design and 84 spacious rooms, but in-room Wi-Fi comes with a fee. There’s an on-site restaurant that serves local, eco-friendly cuisine and a small fitness center with a range of cardio and weight-training equipment, and a sauna. Located across the street from the Spittelmarkt U-Bahn stop (the trains can be heard in lower-floor rooms), the boutique-style hotel is a 10-minute walk to Museum Island and Alexanderplatz, making it a convenient choice for art and architecture lovers, although there aren’t many restaurants or bars in the immediate area. Travelers who want to be in a neighborhood with more going on should check out the Hotel Indigo Berlin Ku'damm, which also has free Wi-Fi throughout.
Scene
Sleek and sophisticated boutique hotel with a stylish restaurant
The Cosmo's design is starkly modern, but it still manages to look inviting with its neutral tones. The gray-and-white toned lobby is filled with sofas and brightly colored velvet wingback chairs arranged in seating islands. Light streams in from its floor-to-ceiling windows bordered with pearl-gray chiffon curtains. Elevators are flanked in white marble etched with gray veins. The Scent restaurant is stylish, with raw hardwood floors, a sleek bar, and white paper lanterns, and while the look might not be the most memorable, with its lines of tables and gray chairs, it's an attractive spot to grab a drink or a meal after a day out exploring Berlin.
Location
Within walking distance of Museum Island and Checkpoint Charlie, but without many restaurants in the vicinity
The hotel sits in front of the entrance to the Spittelmarkt U-Bahn stop, and it’s a 10-minute walk to the museums on Museum Island, a 15-minute walk to Checkpoint Charlie, and a 20-minute walk to Alexanderplatz. There aren't many bars, restaurants, or cafes in the immediate vicinity of the hotel, though. Berlin Tegal Airport is about a 20-minute drive or a 40- to 60-minute ride via public transportation.
Rooms
Large rooms with sophisticated, contemporary decor
The neutral-toned palette used in the lobby softens and becomes more restful in guest rooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows illuminate dove-gray walls, crisp white bedding, and blonde-wood furnishings. Standard Rooms have charcoal-colored wall-to-wall carpet, while Suites have hardwood floors and tufted satin headboards. Amenities in Standard Rooms include flat-screen satellite TVs, minibars, and small seating areas. Suites add set-off sleeping areas, balconies, and coffeemakers. Bathrooms have sage-colored vanities with oval vessel sinks, and spacious stall showers. (Suites have separate tubs and Asprey toiletries.) They're stocked with hairdryers, robes, and slippers. Note: The rumble of the U-Bahn can be heard in lower-floor rooms.
Features
Eco-friendly restaurant with local cuisine, meeting rooms, and a small fitness center with sauna
The hotel's Scent restaurant serves local and sustainable cuisine, and a buffet breakfast for an additional fee. A small workout room has several cardio and weight machines and free weights, along with a sauna. Three modern conference rooms cater to business travelers. Wi-Fi is free only in the public areas.