Pros

  • Walking distance to the Berlin Wall Trail and public transportation
  • Trendy rooms with built-in media hubs and minibars with free soda
  • Two types of breakfast served (for a fee) in stylish breakfast room
  • Chic lobby bar that serves wine, beer, and snacks
  • Lovely outdoor patio and garden with a pond
  • Modern 24-hour fitness center and dry sauna
  • Free electric scooters; rentable bicycles (for a fee)
  • Small business center with a computer for guests' use
  • Free Wi-Fi throughout
  • Underground parking garage (for a fee)
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Cons

  • Sauna and parking costs a fee
  • Breakfast not included in room rates; buffet option is pricey
  • No full-service restaurant
  • No meeting rooms, and business center is one workstation
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Bottom Line

The upper-middle-range boutique i31 Hotel is a great option for the hip, design-conscious traveler looking to stay close to central Berlin and near public transportation. Its location is very close to the Berlin Wall Trail, with plenty of places to dine and drink within walking distance. There’s a breakfast buffet and a trendy lobby bar, plus a 24-hour fitness center, a sauna, and a lovely garden for relaxing. But some additional fees apply for breakfast, parking, and sauna use. The 117 rooms are as chic and trendy as the rest of the hotel, and they're outfitted with built-in media hubs, minibars with free soft drinks, and little treats like German chocolates. As an alternative, travelers could check out the similarly trendy Hotel Gat Point Charlie, which is even closer to major tourist attractions.

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Amenities

  • Cribs
  • Fitness Center
  • Internet

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i31 Hotel

Scene

Stylish hotel with a fun vibe attracting vacationing couples

The overall vibe of i31 Hotel is stylish and playful. Tree silhouettes on the walls; funky, colorful armchairs on chic wooden floors; ceilings with exposed ductwork; and a front desk that doubles as a chic white lobby bar greets guests upon arrival. Large heavy drapes separate the lobby from the breakfast room, which has a rustic-modern vibe with antique wooden chairs, clustered silver industrial hanging lights, and wall-to-wall windows that look out onto the lush green garden. The look continues through the hallways with an urban gray-and-red color scheme. Couples make up the majority of the clientele here, drawn by the sleek design and excellent location.

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Location

Within walking distance to the Berlin Wall Trail and public transportation

The i31 Hotel is located on the northwest side of central Berlin, making it well within walking distance to some major attractions. The former Invalidenstrasse border crossing of the historic Berlin Wall is a four-minute walk away. This is also a stop on the Berlin Wall walking trail. And the Natural History Museum is also a four-minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by dining options and public transportation. A metro station is a minutes’ walk away; a bus/tram stop is two minutes away on foot; and the Berlin Nordbahnhof metro station is a four-minute walk. Checkpoint Charlie can be reached in 22 minutes by public transportation or a 10-minute drive. Berlin Tegel Airport takes 16 minutes by car or 30 minutes by public transportation.  

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Rooms

Chic rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars with free soft drinks, and sleek bathrooms

I31 Hotel’s cool and chic design continues into the guest rooms, which have white linens, dark wood floors topped with carpet, funky headboards with built-in reading lights, and either neon green chairs or velour rose-colored couches. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars with free soft drinks, safes, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. It’s the small things like German chocolates, built-in media hubs in the desks, green apples, or issues of Vogue on the side table that make these rooms appealing. Bathrooms are fairly spacious with a sleek design that includes glossy white counters and walk-in glass showers with waterfall showerheads. Some rooms have illuminated vanity mirrors. Molton Brown toiletries and magnifying mirrors are also included. Views from the rooms vary among the street, the garden, or a cool, large white stone Buddha statue on top the building next door.

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Features

Breakfast, lobby bar, outdoor patio, small fitness center, and sauna -- but some fees apply

As an urban boutique property on the smaller side, the i31 Hotel manages to offer a fair amount of features, but some of those come with an added fee. Breakfast here comes in two options -- a full breakfast buffet or a small French breakfast that includes two croissants, juice, and coffee -- both for a fee. The full breakfast buffet is pricier but includes fresh pastries and breads, juice, yogurt, fruit, fresh waffles, and vegan, vegetarian, or lactose-free options. There’s no full restaurant serving other meals, but an on-site lobby bar provides cocktails, wine, beer, and small snacks. And a lovely outdoor patio and garden is open for guests to enjoy their breakfast or a drink. The fitness center here is modern, albeit small, with four cardio machines, a bench, and a set of free weights. There’s also a dry sauna, though it costs a small fee to use. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi and a business center that has a single computer. Underground parking on-site incurs a daily fee. 

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i31 Hotel

Scene

Stylish hotel with a fun vibe attracting vacationing couples

The overall vibe of i31 Hotel is stylish and playful. Tree silhouettes on the walls; funky, colorful armchairs on chic wooden floors; ceilings with exposed ductwork; and a front desk that doubles as a chic white lobby bar greets guests upon arrival. Large heavy drapes separate the lobby from the breakfast room, which has a rustic-modern vibe with antique wooden chairs, clustered silver industrial hanging lights, and wall-to-wall windows that look out onto the lush green garden. The look continues through the hallways with an urban gray-and-red color scheme. Couples make up the majority of the clientele here, drawn by the sleek design and excellent location.

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Location

Within walking distance to the Berlin Wall Trail and public transportation

The i31 Hotel is located on the northwest side of central Berlin, making it well within walking distance to some major attractions. The former Invalidenstrasse border crossing of the historic Berlin Wall is a four-minute walk away. This is also a stop on the Berlin Wall walking trail. And the Natural History Museum is also a four-minute walk away. The hotel is surrounded by dining options and public transportation. A metro station is a minutes’ walk away; a bus/tram stop is two minutes away on foot; and the Berlin Nordbahnhof metro station is a four-minute walk. Checkpoint Charlie can be reached in 22 minutes by public transportation or a 10-minute drive. Berlin Tegel Airport takes 16 minutes by car or 30 minutes by public transportation.  

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Rooms

Chic rooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars with free soft drinks, and sleek bathrooms

I31 Hotel’s cool and chic design continues into the guest rooms, which have white linens, dark wood floors topped with carpet, funky headboards with built-in reading lights, and either neon green chairs or velour rose-colored couches. All rooms have free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, flat-screen TVs, minibars with free soft drinks, safes, and coffee- and tea-making facilities. It’s the small things like German chocolates, built-in media hubs in the desks, green apples, or issues of Vogue on the side table that make these rooms appealing. Bathrooms are fairly spacious with a sleek design that includes glossy white counters and walk-in glass showers with waterfall showerheads. Some rooms have illuminated vanity mirrors. Molton Brown toiletries and magnifying mirrors are also included. Views from the rooms vary among the street, the garden, or a cool, large white stone Buddha statue on top the building next door.

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Features

Breakfast, lobby bar, outdoor patio, small fitness center, and sauna -- but some fees apply

As an urban boutique property on the smaller side, the i31 Hotel manages to offer a fair amount of features, but some of those come with an added fee. Breakfast here comes in two options -- a full breakfast buffet or a small French breakfast that includes two croissants, juice, and coffee -- both for a fee. The full breakfast buffet is pricier but includes fresh pastries and breads, juice, yogurt, fruit, fresh waffles, and vegan, vegetarian, or lactose-free options. There’s no full restaurant serving other meals, but an on-site lobby bar provides cocktails, wine, beer, and small snacks. And a lovely outdoor patio and garden is open for guests to enjoy their breakfast or a drink. The fitness center here is modern, albeit small, with four cardio machines, a bench, and a set of free weights. There’s also a dry sauna, though it costs a small fee to use. Guests can make use of free Wi-Fi and a business center that has a single computer. Underground parking on-site incurs a daily fee. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Laundry

  • Mini Bar (with liquor)

  • Room Service

  • Swim-Up Bar

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