4.1
out of 5
Excellent
(143 reviews)
(Neighborhood average
4.0)
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I was pleasantly surprised to find a hotel with real character for such a bargain price. It is located in one of the most upscale areas in Berlin, yet... had a nice casual feel. Breakfasts were a serviceable buffet in busy yet pleasant dining rooms. Clientele was elderly parties of Germans mixed with American tourists young and old. The theme is Berlin stars of stage and screen in the golden age, and a love of film and theater did seem to permeate the goings-on - there were leaflets and free season previews in the lobby which told you everything you needed to know if you wanted to see a performance. There were a couple of times when you were made aware of why the budget price was what it was - the safe in my room was useless, it would only take obsolete Deutsche Marks, and the showers took some getting used to (my deal was shared bathrooms, which were clean if outmoded and a bit cramped). But those were minor drawbacks if you were traveling light, flexible and solo like I was, and don't mind being somewhat apart from the action (and the U-Bahn - by Berlin standards, the stations were a relatively long walk away). I was very satisfied with my choice. by a Hotels.com guest on 09/09/12
