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1 / 308.8
Brandenburg, Berlin, Scharrenstraße 22 🧭 Map
Nice choice in Berlin trip. Clean and comfortable
Really great location and lovely staff. Would defo recommend!
We stayed here on our trip to Berlin. The hotel was comfortable, well located and clean. The staff were also friendly and excellent
We stayed at the hotel in late December 2025 in room 519. The room was clean and comfortable—a comfortable bed, good water pressure in the shower, a convenient and functional kitchen, quiet, and a nice view of the courtyard. It was a bit chilly upon arrival, but the receptionist immediately provided us with an additional heater and helped us adjust the climate control, quickly bringing the room temperature...
Very big room. Has lotion, conditioner, a washing machine as well. Breakfast was a little lackluster but the room and good location makes up for it.
Had a lovely time at this hotel bar. Everyone come in and say hello to the lovely bartender!
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1 / 228.7
Brandenburg, Berlin, Chausseestrasse 118-120 🧭 Map
The location is good and very quiet.
Both the girls and the boys at the reception were very friendly, I would highlight the girl who spoke Spanish.
The rooms were very clean, the beds comfortable and the bathroom very correct. The shower perfect.
We loved the breakfast, very diverse food and lots to choose from. Everything very good!
We are very satisfied with the choice.
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The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The room was larger and cleaner than expected, and the breakfast was also good.
The hotel is just about within walking distance of the government district, though the immediate surroundings aren't particularly inviting for an outsider. The breakfast is good, perhaps even better than average, with plenty of space and very attentive and ample service staff. Both the selection and quality are fine. The common areas were appealing and clean, but the room itself felt a bit boring and...
The hotel's location is excellent, super close to both the tram and U-Bahn, and only two or three stops from Berlin Central Station. The breakfast is decent, though of course, it can't compare to breakfasts at hotels in China. You have to specifically ask the front desk for room cleaning as it's not done daily. Overall, it's a good option for business travel.
The location of the hotel is very convenient. And the room is very well designed, it’s not fancy but makes you feel like home. The breakfast is good too!
Very Friendly hotel and service. Early check in was possible and complimentary, same for luggage storage on the departure day. All amenities like coffee, tea etc were added as needed. Very rich selection of breakfast. Location very convenient for sightseeing of Berlin and the Main Station.
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156 USD
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1 / 308.8
Brandenburg, Berlin, Stuelerstrasse 6 🧭 Map
3 Stops from Berlin Zoologisher garden where you can connect to both S Bahn and U bahn. Staff is very friendly and always willingly to assist.
Personal it was very kind, thank you for nice hospitality 🙏
The hotel was comfortable, the shower window was confusing, and the staff were friendly except couldn't find my booking as they entered my name correctly and didn't resolve the issue very quickly which made me panic.
Parking for €29 per day in the underground parking garage beneath the hotel. I was able to charge my electric car for free. A bathtub in the room. Clean room and hotel itself. Free use of the heated pool, sauna, and steam room. Good service and friendly staff.
Good location and nice staffs. Can easily parking in front of hotel
I felt at ease and had a truly wonderful time. Everything was more beautiful than expected.
The view was priceless.
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1 / 258.6
Brandenburg, Berlin, Invalidenstrasse 53 🧭 Map
The location was great - merely minutes away from the Main Station. Extremely convenient.
Nice hotel, very good location, customer service is great.
Nice hotel good location with super perfect service from the hotel staff
Really good hotel with friendly staff and early check-in. Room is comfortable and clean.
+ The hotel has a good position right next to the main train station.
+ Very cheap hotel.
+ Clean rooms
+ Quiet
- I reported that I would arrive a day later even though I had paid for the night before, they still didn't know about me.
- The last day, a problem with breakfast, they said I hadn't reported it, I still don't understand what happened, luckily they allowed me to pay extra at the reception...
Very pleasant stay. Clean and comfortable with an excellent location for exploring the centre of Berlin. Good shower, comfortable bed, blackout curtains, good WiFi. Only (minor) issue was that the air conditioning was a bit under-powered so the room was a bit warm. I was able to check-in several hours early and the check-out experience was smooth.
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1 / 308.1
Brandenburg, Berlin, Holländerstr. 31 🧭 Map
We were in Berlin for one night and a had meeting in Tegel. We booked Deluxe Room and the room was very spacious, so we could comfortably work from there before the meeting. The staff was very friendly and also the breakfast was very nice for a 3+ Star Hotel. Can definitely recommend this Hotel!
The shared areas were outdated with stained carpets. The room was OK and always clean. Location was good with buses running at close proximity. Subway station were around 10 min walk which was also convenient.
Lovely accommodations, the staff are friendly and helpful. I booked this last minute and 100% worth the value. Absolutely recommended.
Nice hotel in Berlin. Friendly staff and clean spacious room (deluxe). Very extensive breakfast.
The hotel is overall located not a good place. Its very far from shopping centers. There’s no nearby coffeeshops. Breakfast is also expensive than other hotels. Not worthy.
And the rooms were very cold and old. The heating system doesn’t work well.
I could say not looks like 4 star hotel, looks like 2 star hotel.
Stayed here for 2 nights when interrailing, hotel is just 20 min away from Berlin central train station by bus (the bus stop is just around the corner), there is also a metro station about 15 min walk away from the hotel, so it’s easy to get to the city centre. We arrived late at night and had to use side door which you can use only with your key card, it shows that hotel personnel cares for the safety...
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125 USD
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1 / 309.0
Brandenburg, Berlin, Kurfürstendamm 24, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf 🧭 Map
Good location, great breakfast and convenient access to ubahn in front of hotel. Easy to find food around this area
The location was excellent, with plenty of restaurants and shops nearby. While it's a bit far from tourist attractions, there are multiple transportation options like trains and buses, so getting around isn't a problem. The food was delicious too.
A very good stay experience. The front desk staff were very welcoming. The hotel is near a shopping area and close to the subway, making transportation very convenient. It's also only a few hundred meters from the zoo. I was traveling alone and it happened to be my birthday, and the hotel even prepared a surprise for me, which I really appreciated.
It offers great value for money, is conveniently located near the zoo and train stations, and has a subway station right outside. The hotel rooms are comfortable and spacious (not the cramped type), and include a kettle and separate wet and dry areas.
The hotel exceeded my expectations – comfortable furnishings, exceptional friendliness, and a relaxing atmosphere. I will definitely recommend it.
Convenient
Good location
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100 USD
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1 / 30Offer8.3
Brandenburg, Rheinsberg, Wolfsbruch 3, 16831 Klyayntserlang, Germaniya 🧭 Map
Nydelig sted, fantastisk mat og god service.
Comfortable stay in a cozy cottage
Comfortable stay in a cozy cottage. The room is equipped with a fridge and an electric kettle. Breakfast is very good. We also had a nice dinner in the hotel pizzeria with an affordable price.
The only disappointment is a pool. It is small and crowded, and water is too warm.
Beautiful place. We rented a boat and went from lake to lake. Fantastic experience
Road trip
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Hello, the service is excellent, the "bungalow" was clean and the bed with the great mattresses led to a relaxed sleep!
We had booked with breakfast and it was very extensive and delicious!
Only the swimming pool smells of chlorine.
The hotel is really great, the wellness area is rather small, but nice with a pool and two saunas and a jacuzzi. Unfortunately, it was also very crowded there. The staff is very friendly.
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78 USD
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1 / 198.6
Brandenburg, Berlin, Joachimstaler Strasse 28-29 🧭 Map
Ideal location for any traveller who wants to stay in Berlin. The room was big, the bed was comfortable and there was no noise.
The staff were great, we stashed our backpacks on the last day.
I recommend going one street over food food and drinks as there is a wide selection to choose from.
This place is quite good!! I was pleasantly surprised by the spacious room and bathroom.
I really liked staying here mainly for two reasons: being able to workout at the gym and for the included breakfast.
The gym only has some cardio machines and some dumbbells, but it's enough to get a nice workout.
The breakfast exceeded my expectations, it was simply delicious!
Room was nice, pretty modern and nice an clean.. Food was okay, not 5 start dining experience but was good enough to get the day started. Staff have all been lovely, super friendly and always willing to help or provide information. Location is great, 2 min walk from the nearest plaza and some of the most famous shopping streets in Berlin. Would definitely come again!
Excellent customer service and very clean and organised
Comfy bed, parking available, good breakfasts (scrambled eggs - yum!), fgiendly staff.
What a lovely normal priced hotel near all the shops, restaurants and the zoo. Have been here twice and will absolutely return again. The girl at the reception was very helpful.
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1 / 308.3
Brandenburg, Berlin, Brunnenstr. 1-2 🧭 Map
The hotel is ideally situated at Rosenthaler Platz, making it very convenient for exploring the city. Staff were friendly and helpful.
The room was outdated and poorly cleaned. The bed sheets and towels were fine, but the bedside table was still stained from previous guests, the carpet was old and dusty, and the TV was mounted at a slant. The price is acceptable given what you get, but only barely...
The room have the basic except for fridge. The heater took a long time to heat up the whole room. The locatiob is good.
Affordable hotel. Next to U-Bahn station. Couple of stops to Alexanderplatz. Room was clean. Free tea/coffee and water station outside breakfast service was good. Staff helpful. Decor not very inviting. Room felt functional and not at all comfortable.
Amazing location, friendly staff and best services
The room is not that pretty, but the location is really great. You can walk to all the famous places in the Mite district, and the tram, subway, and bus stations are all right in front. However, since the station is right in front, it is a bit noisy at night. There is a water purifier in the lobby, and you can store your luggage before and after check-in, which is nice.
Everything was great, especially when we asked for extra pillows. The free drinks were a plus! However, just the water temperature in the shower was hard to get right - the actual water temp kept changing even if we placed the knob in the middle
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115 USD
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1 / 258.1
Brandenburg, Berlin, Bruno-Taut-Straße 4-6 🧭 Map
The room was very clean and tiday. They passed through and cleaned the room, and changed towels daily. One of the things I didn't like was that it was challenging to figure out how to access the entrance to the building especially at night. They need to make it clear to people that you have to pass through the construction site. So, better signage is needed right now. It rained a bit, so it was...
The receptionist is very kind to support me. They admitted my request and help me in a considerate way. I really appreciate all things.
very quiet and responsive staff. very near to the sbahn station just a 3-min walk. There are supermarkets nearby too.
This is my 2nd time at this hotel. It is very nice and clean. Housekeeping was very nice and accommodating. The breakfast has a lot of tasty variety as well. I would like to thank ALL the staff members in the front for everything they did to accommodate me and my husband. I really appreciate it and recommend this hotel to friends and family.
Cheap and did the job. Very near the S-Bahn, close to the airport yet no noise.
Advantages: The room is large, clean, and close to supermarkets. There are two supermarkets in front of the hotel.
Disadvantages: It's next to a construction site, not much of an environment. The front desk of the hotel speaks rubbish English. When we took a taxi to the hotel, the taxi driver said "shabby" and the door was very inconspicuous. It's super far from the city. I had to take a taxi + subway...
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1 / 308.9
Brandenburg, Potsdam, Allee nach Sanssouci 1 🧭 Map
We greatly enjoyed our stay. Perfect location. I slept very well.
The hotel is very well maintained and has a top location near Sans Soussi park! The room is clean but the cleaning service is only carried out if you announce it the day before! The room also had a peculiar faint smell if you came in. The breakfast is really nice and the personnel very kind.
However, the parking fee of 22 euros for a day in the underground garage, even for hotel guests is too much...
Everything was very good, including the room and the breakfast.
Everything was very good, including the room and the breakfast.
I’d like to thank your hotel employee Chris (sorry, if the name is spelled incorrectly) for his prompt service! He was super polite, attentive, responsive.
I booked a room at your hotel early this Christmas morning, but due to a system error, there was a double booking, which could have resulted in me being charged double. I called your hotel & in just a couple of mins the problem was completely solved...
Everything was good but, for some reason, they took my toothbrush and toothpaste. After inquiring, they returned my toothbrush but kept my (medicated) toothpaste. Whatever.
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114 USD
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1 / 308.4
Brandenburg, Berlin, Hochstraße 3, Mitte 🧭 Map
The service was nice, the staff were accommodative to my requests and helped ensure that everything was smooth. The facilities were decent but the hotel is catered more for individuals wanting to tour the city.
Clean and quiet room, friendly service, nice breakfest.
Convenient location and comfortable beds. Gym is a big plus. Took off one star as the rooms are a bit noisy: you can hear footsteps and muffled voices from neighboring rooms.
While the staff was nice and the hotel is overall good, it seems like management may not be investing in it so strongly. I asked twice to get soap replenished and room service didn’t do it for the full 7 nights I stayed, thus running out in the middle of my stay, there is a gym but the machines all malfunction and stop in the middle of a workout and no functioning water for the gym… limited amenities...
This is a budget hotel with a more basic, mid-range feel. The carpet has a strong smell, and there’s no minibar in the room. While it’s affordable, I’ve stayed in better hotels in Berlin. On the plus side, it’s close to both the metro and train stations, which is convenient. The neighborhood is also average — not the best area to stay in Berlin, but not the worst either.
Perfect hotel and location. Walking distance to subway and near by store, food market.Very good breakfast in the morning.
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1 / 308.6
Brandenburg, Berlin, Gruenauer Str. 1 🧭 Map
I stayed at the hotel for one night and had a wonderful experience. The hotel itself is beautiful and very well maintained. The staff were extremely kind and helpful throughout my stay.
Even before I arrived, the staff were very accommodating on the phone when I informed them that I would be checking in late and would pay upon arrival, even though I had made the booking online. They handled everything...
I really loved my stay at NYX Hotel Berlin. The reception area is very spacious, with beautiful lighting and stylish colors that create a great first impression. Our room was on the third floor, and right in front of the elevator there is a large open lounge area with big sofas and a panoramic view, which was a very nice touch.
The room itself had a wonderful view of the water and the yachts, which...
Really nice vibe in the hotel, everything is new and has a good atmosphere!
Rooms are clean and recently renovated. Bathroom is a bit outdated but still functional and clean.
Everything was great! Loved the treats at the reception table, friendly staff, great room, reasonable price. LOVED the BREAKFAST variety and quality, esp the fresh fruit. The only downside was the bar not keeping track of who bought what, and the person in charge of our group was charged about 150 euro for the unpaid bar tabs. Perhaps people should pay as they go. Other than that, everything was FABULOUS...
We experienced some technical issues with the card scanner of the door to our room, but the staff was kind enough to give us a different room and a voucher for two free drinks. Honestly a very nice hotel for a reasonable price. Granted it's not very close to the city center, but trams, trains and buses are very close by.
We also enjoyed a nice drink and a game of billiards in the hotel lobby.
Ok. It is a bit out of the city centre (my colleagues laughed at me when I told them where I was staying), but the price is right, atmosphere good. Rooms very clean and the staff is very friendly (and that alone makes up for the 40 min Public Transport travel to the centre). I missed some information on the available hotel facilities while I was in the room. On my departure day, I discovered that there...
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1 / 308.5
Brandenburg, Berlin, Kurfürstenstraße 116 Berlin 🧭 Map
Excellent hotel - absolutely value for money! Friendly and helpful staff. Quiet area, in the wider centre. Excellent and rich breakfast buffet. Bus stop (line 100, which goes through almost all the major points of interest in Berlin) right outside the hotel - and 500 metres from an underground station, whose lines also go through the city centre and connect with suburban train lines to the airport...
Upon arrival we were welcomed by the receptionist Mrs Phoung. We arrived early, but she gave us immediately a very nice room even it was before check in time. The rest of our stay was perfect. The breakfast delicious and when we left Mr. Tahir did our check out and wished us safe onwards travels and a happy new year. I really recommend this hotel. The location is perfect and I think it is one of the...
nice and clean hotel it was quite good room and services
Fantastic breakfast delicious scrambled eggs crispy bacon and finally a well set and stocked buffet for all tasts enjoyed would give 5* to breakfast chefs they nailed a good tasty well presented buffet
Room spacious comfortable and clean to good standard desk staff very helpful and patient .to get 100 bus near hotel or tube 2 blocks down directly to Alexander plaz so well positioned also a...
For me, it is the best Hotel in Berlin.
Very good service. Can't point fingers at anything. Sweet staff, really a good price in terms of service, location. Etc *****
Nice clean rooms, great location if you need to be close to embassies. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was fantastic and we'll worth having. Will definitely stay at Hotel Sylter again.
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115 USD
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1 / 248.5
Brandenburg, Berlin, Rudower Chaussee 14 🧭 Map
Really pretty room, very clean and confortable bed
I had a very pleasant stay at this hotel and would gladly recommend it to both leisure and business travelers. From the moment I arrived, the overall atmosphere felt welcoming and well organized. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, with staff members who were professional, friendly, and eager to help with any questions.
The room itself was clean, spacious, and thoughtfully designed. The...
The rooms weren't particularly inviting in terms of interior design, but they were okay. Everything else, like the service and food, was excellent.
Clean and spacious room, clean toilet, decent breakfast spread, moderate but comfortable fitness centre and on request kitchen amenities added to all the positives.
Definitely worth for every penny spent
Very convenient, quiet, and with excellent service. The room facilities are complete and clean.
Overall, it's a good hotel and I'm satisfied. There's a big supermarket nearby, which is convenient. The shower room doesn't have a door, so you need to be careful when showering.
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1 / 308.4
Brandenburg, Berlin, Köpenicker Str. 80-82 🧭 Map
Hotel very nice, with large room and lovely bathrooms. Rooms well equipped with all you need. Nice breakfast with lots of choice. The hotel staff were very helpful. We used uber to see the attractions, very cheap and easy. We would definitely stay here again.
Fantastic location 👏 Rooms perfect for our 6 night's in Berlin. Walking distance to everything. Special mention to all the staff that were so very helpful. Special mention to the bar staff, Minder did an outstanding job of looking after all of us during our stay. Thank you to everyone.
Stayed here for 5 days a birthday trip for my hubby. The hotel was amazing from start to finish our room was gorgeous and the quality of bedding and towels were lovely. Bathroom facilities superb and loved the shower gel and hand wash. Room serviced daily and all towels replaced kept wonderfully clean, so thank you to the house keeping team. Ana on reception provided us with a fabulous map and marked...
The only reason for this review which I hope his management takes seriously is for the bartender Minder which I cannot speak more of. He is not only a fantastic bartender, incredibly polite even under the strain of a busy bar but also an exceptional good salesman when promoting the business in which he is employed. I truly feel he would be an ambassador for this brand and highly suggest his promotion...
The hotel is really cool. We were a couple and it was a lot of fun. The rooms are clean, everything you need was in the room. Paid mini bar, huge windows. The hotel is centrally located and close to public transportation. The hotel staff is caring and professional. Thank you very much
It is very close to the nightclubs in East Berlin, suitable for young people to hang out at night, because many shops require dress codes, so if you succeed in getting in, you can go back to the hotel to dress up. Barcelona's unique design hotel, the wasteland reconstruction has a high ceiling
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1 / 309.0
Brandenburg, Berlin, Uhlandstrasse 188-189, 10623 Berlin, Germaniya 🧭 Map
It was okay. The environment was a bit subpar, and being next to the railway line, there was some noise impact.
Great, great, great, great, great!
The location is good, and the breakfast is decent. That's just how things are around here.
Overall, it's pretty good, a reliable chain hotel.
The hotel service was excellent. We received our room card immediately upon arrival, turns out the front desk staff had prepared it for us in advance. The room came with a double breakfast, which was great value for money, and the breakfast spread was quite generous. The room itself was clean and spacious, definitely not cramped for two people, and it was cleaned daily. The hotel is conveniently located...
Great location, close to West Berlin's city center and near the Berlin Zoo. The breakfast was delicious, very good!
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1 / 21Good price8.3
Brandenburg, Berlin, Anhalter Strasse 6 🧭 Map
Had everything we needed, small and cozy place, very conveniently near bus stops and train station, just about 10mins walk away
We spent two nights here and were very pleased: great value for money, an excellent location just a few minutes from Potsdamer Platz with convenient connections, and the rooms – though simple – are very clean, functional, and well soundproofed. The bed was comfortable, the air conditioning worked efficiently, and the staff, from check-in to check-out, were courteous, helpful, and quick. Clean common...
Clean hotel near many sights and good transport link to the airport a 10 minute walk to potzdamerplatz station ,no tea or coffee making facilities in the rooms though
Nice room, nice location, just a lil bit suprise with the WC but overall like it
Okay. The heating was set very low and couldn't be turned up any higher. As a result, the room temperature was 15 degrees Celsius. A bit cold.
Lovely hotel in a convenient location. Good public transport links. Friendly staff. Would visit again!
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216 USD
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1 / 208.8
Brandenburg, Berlin, Möckernstraße 49 🧭 Map
Good breakfast with plenty of choice, friendly restaurant hostess, friendly receptionist, spacious rooms, practically located next to Kreuzberg, good value for mone.
Excellent customer service. I requested a quiet room and the room they gave me was perfect. The rooms are clean and modern and beds really comfortable. Breakfasts are tasty and good value too.
Nice staff, clean premises. But… hotel feels like it has been designed by someone how has never stayed at hotel… For example; clear glass windows to shower with total visibility to the whole room via mirrors, no carpet in the
Very convenient and good value stay. Appreciated the tea station and fridge of sandwiches / drinks which could be purchased out of hours. Staff all very helpful.
Fantastic stay for 2 weeks at the GINN. The workers were so hospitable, I was asking for forks, knives, plates, etc (ordered a LOT of Uber Eats) and they never said no!! The room was nice and clean and the daily service was extensive (not just make your bed but actually cleaned the room). Great stay, all the workers were very nice.
Great place, great location. Very confortable and clean room. Super staff.
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1 / 10High rating9.1
Brandenburg, Berlin, Muehlenstrasse 13-19 🧭 Map
Great staff and location, room was really nice and quiet plus free minibar. Only minor drawback was that our room wasnt cleaned one of the days but otherwise excellent stay! Would return next time we’re in Berlin
Getting straight to the point, this is a wonderful property to stay in. The location is very good. It overlooks the river, near the Uber Arena, with lots of eateries close by and shopping options around the corner. The train station is a few minutes walk.
The rooms are well designed and large. The bathrooms are large and big.
Breakfast is quite good and the staff is extremely helpful.
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Second time staying at this hotel, very nice, so quiet and location is amazing.
Breakfast buffet this time was not as good but luckily it wasnt on my room so I paid €26 for it once and didnt go back.
Dont book the breakfast but book the room :)
The service is excellent — friendly, professional, and always ready to help. The rooms are beautifully decorated with a modern and stylish touch that makes you want to stay longer. They’re quiet, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, with plenty of USB ports, power outlets, and different lighting options that create a cozy atmosphere. The breakfast is varied and delicious, with something for every...
Nothing special in this hotel excepted the nice rooftop bar.
Efficient front desk, room OK but pretty expensive for what you get.
Very bad point about housekeeping entering all of the sudden the room without notice despite “do not disturb sign” on.
Breakfast with poached eggs prepared in advance (not minute) so bread is humid and inconsistent.
The receptionist was very welcoming and gave me the quietest room in the corner, but unfortunately the guests upstairs were making a lot of noise all night. Otherwise, it was great.
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138 USD
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