Hotel Savoy Berlin Rating: 3.5 Pearls

Charlottenburg, Berlin, Germany

Pros

• Good location in elegant Charlottenburg neighborhood near shopping
• Historic hotel, first opened in 1929, has hosted celebrities and writers
• Big, traditionally decorated rooms with flat-screen TVs
• Free in-room Wi-Fi and coffee machines
• Cigar smoking lounge with variety of cigars for sale
• Several restaurants and bars, and a rooftop terrace
• Small fitness center with sauna (in-room spa treatments are available)

Cons

• Not all rooms have air conditioning
• Rooms show some wear and tear
• Double rooms feature two twin beds pushed together (typical of Berlin hotels)
• Some complaints of thin walls

Bottom Line

The historic Hotel Savoy is located in the elegant Charlottenburg neighborhood. This hotel first opened its doors in 1929, and welcomed famous guests from Greta Garbo to Thomas Mann in its grander days. The 125 rooms are large and traditional, with simple bathrooms, free in-room Wi-Fi, coffee machines, and flat-screen TVs -- though they are starting to show some wear and tear. Perks here include a cigar lounge, several restaurants and bars, and a small fitness center with sauna. A color palette of regal red is found throughout this charming hotel, and though some guests complain of thin walls, service here is still top-notch.

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