Los-Angeles-Platz 1, Berlin, Germany | (888) 616-5829
Convenient location near the Kurfurstendamm shopping area
Rooms are super clean and quiet
Relaxing atmosphere and live music in the Piano Lounge
Scrumptious locally sourced honey, fresh pastries, and lots
of choices in the breakfast buffet
Large indoor pool and sauna with Thalasso and Ayurvedic massage treatments
Small fitness center and business center with computers and printers
Free Wi-Fi throughout hotel
On-site bike rentals
Beautiful garden area and restaurant patios
Valet parking and heated garage on-site (for a fee)
Parking is expensive
Commission charged on some excursions booked through the hotel
Smoke from smokers' lounge permeates nearby areas
Spotty Wi-Fi in some rooms
Tiny fitness area
With more than 400 rooms, including suites, the Steigenberger is one of the largest
hotels in Berlin’s city center, but unlike many hotels of its size that err on the
side of generic uniformity, the upscale Steigenberger offers personality in its design, along with some special amenities that include a large,
locally sourced breakfast spread, two fine-dining restaurants that highlight regional fare, and a lounge
with regular live music. It also has an indoor swimming pool under a domed roof, a sauna, spa, and fitness center, plus ample meeting and event space. The hotel is within easy reach of Berlin’s
busiest shopping area and the Berlin Zoo. All in all, the Steigenberger offers great value at a reasonable price.
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Scene
Minimal but classy, with blocks of padded squares
When guests enter the lobby through the Steigenberger's glass revolving glass doors, they are immediately struck by its shiny red-and-black charm and broad, open staircase that leads straight to the
convention center. There isn't much seating near the entrance, but a large, beautifully landscaped garden with a number of
benches flanks the hotel on one side. Restaurant Louis, with its plaid curtains and paisley print carpet, shows simple German style, while the Berliner Stube consists of half white-clothed tables, and half
casually set tables, with a large island bar, a patio, and open
kitchen area. The Piano Lounge is
easily the most comfortable place to congregate, with plush couches and pillows,
leather armchairs, padded walls, and a large patio with umbrella tables for warm-weather days. The Park Salon, where breakfast is served, has
a lavender motif with frosted glass dividers -- its many small tables fill up quickly when the hotel is booked.
Location
Near an aquarium, zoo, and lots of shopping
The Ka Da We department store, Berlin Aquarium, and Berlin Zoo are right across the
street, and the hotel is within yards of the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the
busy shopping street Kurfürstendamm. The U-Bahn’s Augsburger station is within a three-minute walk, and the S-Bahn’s Zoo station less than 10 minutes away on foot. The airport is
about a 25-minute drive away, and can also be reached by a bus that stops right around the corner from the hotel. Valet parking and a heated garage are available for a fee.
Rooms
Clean and open with wood finishes
There are 387 rooms and 11 suites at the Steigenberger, and
although most are minimally decorated, they are sleek, spacious, and immaculate, with
built-in wooden headboards, nightstands, shelves, large flat screen
TVs, Nespresso coffeemakers, and free (though sometimes spotty) Wi-Fi that can be upgraded for a fee. Some bathrooms are small with half-glass walk-in showers. All rooms
have safes, hair dryers, and minibars. The Executive Rooms and Suites
include bathrobes and slippers, plus larger bathrooms with large double sink vanities, and bathtubs.
The Presidential Suite has an enormous, standalone spa-like tub in its bathroom, and a
huge lounge area, meeting room, and office. Room service is
available in all rooms.
Features
Big convention area, spa, pool, and restaurants
Menus that rely on seasonal fare are offered at the Berliner Stube and Louis restaurants, along with an expansive wine
selection, while hand-crafted cocktails and a lineup of regular live music are available at the Piano Lounge. The hotel also has a small Champagne bar and a
long list of room-service items. The Park Salon hosts the daily breakfast
buffet (free with some room packages) that highlights locally sourced fruits, honey, and
fresh pastries. There are several meeting, presentation, and conference rooms, and a paid parking garage with self-park
or valet options. The hotel also offers cooking classes and rents cars,
limousines, and bicycles. There is a large indoor pool under a domed roof, a sauna, and a small fitness center. The Thalgo Spa offers a variety of
facials, beauty treatments, and Thalasso and Ayurvedic massages. Reception is
open 24/7 and can arrange for tickets, taxis, and restaurant reservations. Be aware that tours and theater tickets booked through the hotel are often subject to a
commission charge. The hotel also has many outdoor
lounge areas and patios, and a spacious garden with several benches.
