| Berlin Hotels - Ideal for your City Break With an estimated 70,000 hotel rooms (& counting) Berlin has something tailored to suit everybody's needs. Hotels cover the spectrum from wallet-punishing palaces of opulence to cheap (& not so cheerful) hostel beds. The nice news is that hotels in Berlin cost less than in other European cities, while the bad news is that they often get booked-up quickly. We have chosen the best that Berlin has to offer in each cost range: Luxury hotels: Berlin's most desirable address is arguably the Three Seasons Hotel at 49 Charlotten Strasse . A regular haunt with visiting celebrities & politicians the hotel oozes old-world charm & is famed for its impeccable service. Built in the 1930's The Savoy Hotel is another hot contender for Berlin's hotel crown. The good-looking exterior & elegant interior have provided lodgings for the likes of Thomas Mann, Henry Miller & Greta Garbo. The Hotel Brandenburger Hof is fast becoming something of a Berlin institution thanks to an brilliant restoration job & cosy relatives atmosphere. Berlin's also home to lots of 'design hotels' catering to those who like their luxuries bang up to date. If sleek, airy minimalism is your thing then it is difficult to beat MADISON on Potsdamer Platz. Mid-range hotels: Berlin has a nice crop of moderately priced hotels, but some stand out over others. The Alexander Plaza Berlin has been a favourite with guidebook writers since it opened its doors in 1997 & offers considerable luxury for a surprisingly modest price-tag. The Hackescher Markt is a welcome addition to Berlin's hotel scene by responding to 21st century needs with distinct charm. Rooms are bright & spacious & the restaurant is worth staying in for. Cheap hotels: The Hotel Markischer Hof goes a long way to redress the lamentable state of Berlin's B&B scene. The location is great (near bustling Oranienburger Strasse), Rooms are well-appointed & calm & their traditional breakfast will set you up for the day. The Hotel am Anhalter Bahnhof in Kreuzberg proves excellent value for money as long as you are prepared to share a bathroom (in the event you require an en-suite room rates shoot up). Hotel Pension Funk was three times the home to home-grown film talent Asta Nielsen. Today the hotel retains much of its turn-of-the-century charm & features (such as Art Nouveau windows & lavishly decorated ceilings). |
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