BACKGROUND
Marriott International's flagship hotel in Berlin opened in 2004. The property had a €17 million renovation in 2013, followed by a €9 million renovation of its 378 guest rooms, suites (apart from the Capitol Suite) and hallways in 2020. This included various tech-savvy additions such as USB combination sockets, fast charging stations, and new smart TVs with 55-inch displays. Guests can also use their phones to open the room door, order room service and chat with the team.
WHERE IS IT?
Centrally located in downtown Berlin, on a quiet square off the busier Potsdamer Platz. The ten-floor hotel is just down the road from Tiergarten Park and a 15-minute walk to Brandenburg Gate.
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WHAT'S IT LIKE?
The hotel feels fresh thanks to timeless decor and its recent renovation. Geometric-style interiors nod to the German Bauhaus movement, with clean, angular lines softened by vases of blooming flowers.
The expansive rectangular lobby at the heart of the building occupies most of the ground floor, with soaring ceilings revealing the hotel's nine floors above. The buzzy space was populated day to night with businesspeople, but it never felt noisy or chaotic despite it being full.
Check-in was smooth and easy, with a separate desk for Marriott Bonvoy members. After a nauseatingly early start from Heathrow, I was very pleased that my room was ready at 11am (rather than 3pm).
There are several lifts, with keycard access required, and a business centre towards the back of the lobby with two computers and armchairs equipped with USB and plug sockets. Beside this is an enclosed smoker's lounge.
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ROOMS
Rooms have a contemporary decor, designed by Lux Berlin, with a beige and brown colour palette brightened by natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, which are well soundproofed and have blackout curtains. Bauhaus features include a graphic carpet in the style of textile artist Anni Albers, and the use of industrial materials such as glass, metal and wood.
Categories range from Deluxe (32 sqm) to Superior (35 sqm) and Executive rooms (32 sqm), which provide access to the top floor lounge. Each category also has a 'Panoramic' option with skyline vistas. Suites (64-158 sqm) include lounge access.
Rooms are well-designed for work, with a round table in reach of a plug...
Marriott International's flagship hotel in Berlin opened in 2004. The property had a €17 million renovation in 2013, followed by a €9 million renovation of its 378 guest rooms, suites (apart from the Capitol Suite) and hallways in 2020. This included various tech-savvy additions such as USB combination sockets, fast charging stations, and new smart TVs with 55-inch displays. Guests can also use their phones to open the room door, order room service and chat with the team.
WHERE IS IT?
Centrally located in downtown Berlin, on a quiet square off the busier Potsdamer Platz. The ten-floor hotel is just down the road from Tiergarten Park and a 15-minute walk to Brandenburg Gate.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1450191940/1687793619/articles/dvJchVpci1687858657800/4484474744.jpg]
WHAT'S IT LIKE?
The hotel feels fresh thanks to timeless decor and its recent renovation. Geometric-style interiors nod to the German Bauhaus movement, with clean, angular lines softened by vases of blooming flowers.
The expansive rectangular lobby at the heart of the building occupies most of the ground floor, with soaring ceilings revealing the hotel's nine floors above. The buzzy space was populated day to night with businesspeople, but it never felt noisy or chaotic despite it being full.
Check-in was smooth and easy, with a separate desk for Marriott Bonvoy members. After a nauseatingly early start from Heathrow, I was very pleased that my room was ready at 11am (rather than 3pm).
There are several lifts, with keycard access required, and a business centre towards the back of the lobby with two computers and armchairs equipped with USB and plug sockets. Beside this is an enclosed smoker's lounge.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1450191940/1687793619/articles/dvJchVpci1687858657800/8017400728.jpg]
ROOMS
Rooms have a contemporary decor, designed by Lux Berlin, with a beige and brown colour palette brightened by natural light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, which are well soundproofed and have blackout curtains. Bauhaus features include a graphic carpet in the style of textile artist Anni Albers, and the use of industrial materials such as glass, metal and wood.
Categories range from Deluxe (32 sqm) to Superior (35 sqm) and Executive rooms (32 sqm), which provide access to the top floor lounge. Each category also has a 'Panoramic' option with skyline vistas. Suites (64-158 sqm) include lounge access.
Rooms are well-designed for work, with a round table in reach of a plug...
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