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Situated on a small tree-lined street, Ackselhaus is quiet enough to ensure a good night’s rest but central enough to be within a short distance of all the action. It’s an ideal destination for either a business or pleasure stay, thanks to a wide range of amenities and services. The flats and apartments offer internet access, are simple and tasteful and mix antique with modern furniture. They have completely fitted kitchens, but guests will find plenty of restaurants around nearby Kollwitzplatz.
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Sure, the rooms get points for looks— classical and modern with large panoramic windows—but on the business side the Alexander Plaza also has much more to offer. A business centre offers free internet access and fully equipped office facilities. Unfurnished or fully fitted conference facilities cover some 687 square metres of the hotel. Also available are a wide range of secretarial services, from copying and translation to the organisation of video conferences. The Bistro serves light bites and the bar has a popular happy hour.
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The Arcotel Velvet Hotel is conveniently located in one of the trendiest and liveliest neighbourhoods in Berlin. Its warm decor is complemented by excellent service. It has two business studios on the 6th floor, accommodating small meetings. The Lutter & Wegner restaurant offers a wide range of regional food as well as Austrian dishes.
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The Art’otel, with its red, green, blue and aubergine guest rooms, occupies the historic Ermelerhaus, enviably sited on the banks of the Spree river. The painter G Baselitz’s works are sprinkled throughout the six floors of the hotel and Johanne Nalbach’s architecture and interior design give it a sleek and contemporary look. Historic, modern, comfortable and within walking distance of Gendarmenmarkt, Potzdamer Platz and the Brandenburg Gate, the Art’otel is a gem.
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The Askanischer Hof is one of Berlin’s smallest hotels and one of its most endearing. The rooms are decorated with turn-of-the-century elegance and the antique furnishings hark back to a bygone era. Breakfast is served around the clock in your room or in the breakfast lounge, which can also be turned into a conference room if needed. Located in the very centre of West Berlin, it’s an easy jump to virtually anywhere in the city.
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This modestly priced hotel provides a million-dollar location just a block away from Kurfürstendamm. Standard rooms offer all the amenities that you would expect, although some are a little small. Fax, video connection and a cordless telephone create pleasant working conditions. You’ll find cheap eats for a business lunch at the Deli 31, and low-fat dishes at an inviting Italian restaurant with an adjoining bright espresso bar.
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A treasured asset of this mid-sized former Communist hotel is its location, directly on Gendarmenmarkt, one of the most beautiful squares in Berlin. Its rooftop gym has a great view of the city. Guest rooms are nicely decorated and well equipped (including high-speed internet access). The in-house restaurant is the historical Aigner, now specialising in modern cuisine.
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With data port, infra-red keyboard, internet access and interactive television in each room, this luxury hotel is high-tech to the core. The Grand Hyatt’s nine flexible meeting rooms make it popular with business travellers. The Club Olympus Spa & Fitness facilities include an indoor swimming pool, gymnasium with cardiovascular and weight-lifting equipment, Jacuzzi, sauna and steam bath. Completing this array of pampering services, the hotel’s three restaurants offer a gourmet extravaganza from eclectic cuisine at Vox and authentic international dishes at Tizian to Dietrich’s Bistro’s French-inspired cuisine.
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Long before Berlin became a major travel destination, this was a modest family-run hotel. Lately the neighbourhood has become a hot tourist draw, making this hotel a good deal. The apartments are ideal for those looking for extended stays. Services include same-day laundry and shoe-cleaning, room service, a 24-hour concierge and daily newspapers. Breakfast is served in the hotel lobby, where coffee and tea are available around the clock. The restaurant Cassambalis, open for lunch and dinner, serves contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
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Each apartment comes with its own fully equipped kitchen, television and DVD player. DVDs can be borrowed from downstairs and a gym is available. Business facilities are not what this place is about, but if you’re able to leave your work in the office or if you’re travelling with a family, this is a good choice.
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This ultra-swanky icon is the very definition of luxury, from its 800-square-metre spa occupying the basement to the elegant ballrooms, conservatory and wood-panelled conference rooms. Its grandeur is further enhanced by the gourmet restaurant Lorenz Adlon, which serves haute cuisine and Champagne. With a spectacular view of the Brandenburg Gate, this is truly an elegant place.
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Tired of sleeping in a boring beige box? Check in to this whimsical place, a haven for artists and travelling art lovers. At the Künstlerheim Luise (Künstlerheim means artists’ home) each room has been decorated by a different artist. The hotel was expanded in 2003. There are now rooms and suites with showers or bathtubs, TV, modern telecommunication facilities and, in the new building, full climate control. Very affordable rooms are also available. At the reception desk, a young, competent team is at your disposal around the clock.
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Hotel Palace Berlin is the city’s premiere private hotel. Each room is individual in look if not in amenities. Business groups are especially well catered for with 19 meeting and conference rooms. The Michelin starred restaurant is an excellent place to indulge in after a hard day’s work and if you want to get out of the hotel for a while, both Kurfürstendamm and Potsdamer Platz are only a short walk away.
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The five-star InterContinental Berlin makes its luxurious mark by—among other things—offering some of the biggest hotel rooms in town. A whiff of privilege hits as soon as you enter its lobby and carries through to its rooms and suites. The Intercontinental has been pampering the elite ever since it opened. Those in search of edibles and potables will find the acclaimed Hugo’s restaurant (one Michelin star), the LA Café offering Californian and oriental cuisine, and the very pleasant Marlene Bar.
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Although its rooms are typical of midrange chains, this property offers a great location-to-price ratio in the new diplomatic and commercial district of Berlin Mitte. Many of Berlin’s most popular attractions are within easy walking distance of the hotel. There isn’t much to satisfy the business traveller, but if you simply want to relax, head for the gym, sauna or steam bath. A gourmet restaurant offers original Italian cuisine, while a wine bar serves up casual lunches.
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The Kempinski Hotel has all of the amenities, facilities and comforts you would expect from a hotel of this class. Each room provides a cordless telephone, internet and fax connections. After a consuming working day, unwind in the heated pool, the sauna or the steam room. The Kempinski also offers shiatsu treatment and full body massages. The elegant dining option, the Porcelain Room of the Kempinski Grill, boasts international specialities and excellent wines. Its Bristol Bar features live music or live broadcasts of sport events.
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The feel of Ku’damm 101 is corporate and the place bustles with business travellers. Each room has wirelesss Internet access, as do the eight meeting rooms, lobby and breakfast restaurant. Comforts include relaxation in an aroma steam bath, shiatsu treatments and classical massages, yoga and fitness programmes. Or you could just relax with a drink in the 101 Lounge.
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This 2004 newcomer to Potsdamer Platz has lots of valued amenities, such as high-speed internet access for each room, wi-fi access in all public areas of the hotel and free phone calls. It also provides a multifunctional ballroom and five conference rooms and houses a restaurant, bar and spa area. Neighbours include the Sony Centre complex (with Cinestar, which shows only movies in original version) and Cancun, which received the Gastro Award Berlin 2003 for the best Latin American cuisine. Just a five-minute walk away is Berlin’s largest casino, the Spielbank.
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The Myers Hotel offers good value in a desirable, quiet, residential neighbourhood that’s only a short walk from charming Kollwitzplatz. Rooms are clean and attractive and include an internet connection, a writing desk and a sitting area. A brand new meeting room opened recently. The hotel lobby boasts English parquet flooring and intimate Havana-style seating. Pull up a stool at its bar and enjoy some classical music or soft jazz. A hearty breakfast buffet is served in the Yellow Salon or on the terrace, and complimentary afternoon tea is served in the Red Salon or on the two small roof terraces.
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Perfectly situated—it’s a short walk to the Museum Island, Unter den Linden and the exclusive shops along the Friedrichstrasse—and equipped for business, the luxury five-star Radisson boasts the AquaDom, the world’s largest cylindrical aquarium (25 metres high), in the hotel lobby. It also has five state-ofthe-art conference rooms, the largest of which can accommodate up to 437 people theatre style. There are two bars and two restaurants and one of each has an incredible view of the city or of the spectacular AquaDom, home to 2,500 tropical fish.
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There’s no denying that the Ritz-Carlton is serious about luxury—chandeliers, marble and divine bathrooms abound. The opulent spa includes a spacious swimming pool, saunas and an impressive menu of services and treatments. High-tech amenities like touch-screens to control all electronic appliances within the rooms, internet access and a telescope with tripod all add to the luxury. Guests can take breakfast and lunch in the authentic French brasserie and later choose to dine in the Vitrum restaurant, which serves European cuisine with Italian influences.
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Berlin’s number one bilingual accommodation service and works with expats and other visitors who need a little help dealing with getting set up in Germany. Extremely good value for money.
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Writer Thomas Mann felt right at home in the Savoy, which fuses turn-of-the-century elegance and comfort with tech-savvy amenities. The Weinrot, the inn’s classy restaurant, is the perfect spot for tasting some seasonal and regional delicacies and brushing up on your manners. Sip cocktails in the Times Bar while enjoying one of the best selections of cigars in the city, or rummage through the library for a good book or pick up one of the international newspapers.
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The Swissotel is a steal for savvy travellers. Inside it’s fully modern, loaded with amenities and efficient. It’s also centrally located, within walking distance of KaDeWe, Europe’s largest department store, and plenty of shopping. Rooms are all well cared for and have bright, modern furnishings. Enhance your stay with a dinner at the excellent Restaurant 44, which earns frequent praise from food critics, or with a traditional coffee at the legendary Café Kranzler, located directly opposite the hotel.
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The Westin Grand is another top-notch hotel/restaurant combination. The generously sized guest rooms have very high ceilings and come with writing desk and high-speed Internet access, allowing business travellers the convenience of working comfortably and efficiently. Its historically-themed suites are a special highlight. Of its three restaurants, the casual yet classy Stammhaus offers regional specialities in a typical Berlin pub atmosphere. The Lobby lounge is an attractive bar offering soft music and a light supper menu.
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