Stylish modern hotel housed in former Siemens factory building
Within walking distance of major tourist attractions, restaurants, and transportation
Eight-minute walk to Potsdamer Platz and a two-minute walk to S-Bahn Station
Tasteful rooms, with a touch of quirk, include AC, minibars, and roomy bathrooms
Restaurant features retractable roof, seasonal dishes, and has its own pastry chef
Chic bar and lounge, plus room service (limited hours)
Sauna and small fitness room, plus access to nearby spa
Business center and 12 stylish event rooms for up to 300 guests
Daily breakfast buffet (extra fee)
Bike rentals available directly from hotel
Free Wi-Fi throughout
Standard rooms can be small
No pool or spa on-site, and fitness center is small
In-room Wi-Fi signal a bit shaky
Fees for parking and breakfast
Limited room service hours
The luxury, 243-room Moevenpick Hotel Berlin, housed in a former factory, combines historic industrial elements with striking contemporary decor. An eight-minute walk to Potsdamer Platz, it's conveniently located in walking distance to many sights. The hotel's restaurant, designed in the style of a Mediterranean piazza, has a retractable glass roof, and the adjoining bar serves exotic cocktails and snacks all day in its lounge. The property also has a small gym and sauna, and stylish event rooms, but no on-site pool or spa. (Guests can use the facilities at an off-site spa.) All rooms are air-conditioned, and include minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi, but standard Classic Rooms can be small. Travelers looking for a full-service spa may prefer the nearby Crowne Plaza Berlin Potsdamer Platz -- though its decor lacks the same flair.
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Scene
Hotel artfully pairs modern style with historic industrial elements
Housed in the former Siemens factory, the Movenpick Hotel Berlin, part of the Swiss Movenpick hotel group, pairs industrial elements from the building's 1914 structure with starkly modern decor. The arched entryway speaks to the hotel's architectural history, while the lobby pairs modern light-tile floors with light-gray walls and a rich, natural wood reception desk. Several small, carpeted sitting areas include gray couches and armchairs grouped around oblong wood coffee tables, creating an intimate ambience. The Lobby Bar, has a small purple-lit bar and a cozy lounge with mosaic carpeting, pendant lighting, and gray chairs clustered around wood tables. The hotel's Hof zwei restaurant, set in what was the factory's courtyard, has a colorful mosaic-tile floor and a retractable glass ceiling that's opened during good weather. With it's exceptional location, high-end vibe, and business amenities, the hotel draws a good share of couples and business travelers.
Location
An eight-minute walk to Potsdamer Platz and a two-minute walk to S-Bahn Station
The Movenpick Hotel Berlin is situated along a pleasant street in the hip neighborhood of Kreuzberg, an eight-minute walk to Potsdamer Platz, one of Berlin's major public squares. This tourist-friendly area is within walking distance of the Topography of Terror (eight minutes), Checkpoint Charlie (12 minutes), Tiergarten park (15 minutes), and the Brandenburg Gate (20 minutes or five minutes via public transportation). The Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof S-Bahn Station is a two-minute walk from the hotel. Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is 35 to 40 minutes away via public transportation, or about a 20-minute drive, while the smaller Schonefeld Airport Berlin is 45 to 50 minutes away by public transportation, or a 25- to 30-minute drive. The hotel will arrange airport transfers, which come with a fee.
Rooms
Tasteful, well-designed rooms with minibars, flat-screen TVs, and free Wi-Fi; Classic Rooms can be cramped
The 243 rooms at the Moevenpick Hotel Berlin are starkly modern. Blue or gray wall-to-wall carpeting meets white or yellow walls, while parquet-style wood furniture, cup-shaped upholstered chairs, and bright accents add a touch of quirk. All rooms have work desks, wardrobes, and individually controlled AC in addition to LED TVs, safes, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- though guests have complained about a weak signal. Coffeemakers and kettles are available on request. Bathrooms tend to be large in all the room categories, with tiny beige floor-to-ceiling tiling. Some bathrooms have separate sink and toilet stalls, while upgraded rooms have separate tubs and showers. All include hairdryers and toiletries.Room categories include standard Classic Rooms (which at 215 square feet can be small), Superior and Deluxe Rooms, and Junior and Tower Suites. Most rooms have views of the courtyard, but some face the city. Some of the higher-end rooms have sitting areas, and can include little extras like free drinks and slippers.
Features
Courtyard restaurant, lobby bar, fitness room, sauna, and event space -- but breakfast is pricey
The hotel has a host of features geared toward business and leisure travelers alike. The Hof zwei restaurant, set in the original courtyard, serves a seasonal menu of modern fusion dishes inspired by Swiss and Mediterranean cuisine, and has its own pastry chef. Its movable roof is opened in good weather. Its adjoining bar and lounge is open from morning until late. A daily breakfast buffet includes a spread of croissants, Muesli, yogurt, fresh fruit, and boiled eggs, but it's not included in the room rate and guests complain that it's pricey. Room service is available, but the hours are limited.The hotel's 12 stylish event rooms can hold up to 300 people for meetings, cocktail hours, or other events -- some have a courtyard setting. The restored Siemenssaal Room has parquet floors, dark-wood wainscoting, and an elegant coffered ceiling. Two computers and a printer are available for guests' use 24 hours a day in the business center. A small fitness center has cardio equipment, free weights, and exercise balls. While there's no on-site spa or pool, the hotel has a relationship with the nearby Liquidrom Spa, a four-minute walk from the hotel. Bike rentals are available through the hotel.The hotel offers concierge services, and it can arrange for tickets, dry cleaning or laundry, luggage storage, or childcare. Airport transfers and parking are available for extra fees. As of early 2016, Wi-Fi is free throughout the hotel.
