Bertolt-Brecht-Platz 4, Berlin, Germany | (888) 989-6591
In the trendy Mitte district of former East Berlin
Walking distance to Friedrichstrasse U-Bahn and S-Bahn
Design hotel with interiors by Philippe Starck
Chic contemporary rooms done up in earthy tones
Superior and Executive Rooms have balconies with city views
Wellness area with small fitness center and sauna
Trendy retro-look “Circus” bar lounge next to lobby
On-site meeting rooms with attached business lounge
Business corner with computers and connected printers
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Pet-friendly (fee)
Stained carpets in some rooms; limited storage space
Breakfast not included
Rooms' electric outlets inconveniently placed
No full restaurant or spa facilities
Tiny fitness center with only four machines
Built in 2014, the upscale glass-and-metal Leonardo Hotel Berlin Mitte sits where the famous Friedrichstrasse shopping street meets the Spree River in the Mitte district. Public areas at this Phillippe Starck-designed have a punchy look, and the 309 beige-toned guest rooms are subdued and stylish. Rooms are air-conditioned, and come with work desks, mini-fridges, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; some have balconies and terraces, and a Presidential Suite has a kitchenette with an espresso maker. Features are surprisingly few for a property of this category: There's no full restaurant, and the fitness center is tiny, but the bar lounge is retro-trendy, and the two meeting rooms have an attached business lounge. Rates are competitive, but other chain hotels like the Scandic Berlin Potsdamer Platz offer more features, such as an on-site restaurant, children's corner, and 24-hour snack and coffee shop.
