Myer's Hotel - Berlin

The privately owned Myer’s Hotel is situated in an elegant five-story building presenting a fresh white facade. Ornamental lintels and cornice details are accented with marquee lights, adding another layer of polish. It’s a good reflection of the interior, where that sophisticated, classic style is amped up with artsy, modern flair. The reception area fades directly into a small lobby lounge with a bar serviced by reception staff. Here parquet floors, Oriental rugs, leather club chairs, and original art combine to make a cozy spot to linger. Hallways, like guest rooms, feature bold wallpaper, and antique wood furniture is found throughout. Everything is well-maintained, and the hotel seems in a constant state of updating and improving. The overall vibes more of a manor house than a hotel, one that acts as a hub for cultural gatherings. Part of the joy of the Myer's Hotel is its artsy events. Guests can expect changing art exhibits featuring local and international artists and cultural events, plus a calendar of readings and concerts. Compared to other hotels in the area, which tend to be predictable in their offerings, this property stands out. And though the city's attractions tend to tempt travelers to go out exploring, the Myer’s Hotel invites guests to linger just a little -- even the tourists and business guests staying here, who are often on the go. 

Myer’s Hotel is situated on a quiet tree-lined street in the Prenzlauer Berg area, known for its art scene, cafes, restaurants, boutique shops, and pre-war architecture. While it may feel off the beaten path, Berlin sights are in fairly easy reach. It’s just a two-minute walk to the nearest tram stop. Using the tram, it’s one stop to Alexanderplatz; door to door, guests can get to this main square in 10 minutes by public transit and under 20 minutes on foot. The Senefelder Platz U-Bahn stop is just a four-minute walk. A slew of Berlin sights are reachable in 25 minutes are less on public transit. - 10 minutes to Alexanderplatz via public transit

• 15 minutes to Berlin Central Station via public transit
• 20 minutes to Brandenburg Gate via public transit
• 20 minutes to Museum Island via public transit (25-minute walk)
• 25 minutes to Potsdamer Platz via public transit
• 25 minutes to Checkpoint Charlie via public transit
• 25 minutes to Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church via public transit
• 45 minutes to Berlin Schönefeld Airport via public transit
• 50 minutes to Tegal Airport via public transit

Guest rooms aim for a balance between refined and unique, cozy and elegant. Playful wallpaper, regal drapes, and beautiful hardwood antique furnishings set the tone. While rooms vary, rich damask fabrics, floral or shimmering gold wallpaper, high-backed armchairs, original paintings, and Tiffany-style stained glass lamps make regular appearances. Compared to chain hotels in this category, rooms feel full of personality but still polished, with decor and furnishings tailored to the size and shape of each room. A host of rooms were overhauled between 2015 and 2017 -- including Comfort, Business, and Premium Rooms -- and their freshness shows. Older rooms, like some of the Suites, lack the polish of newer rooms, with slightly dated upholstery or fussy wallpapers. All rooms have individually controlled AC (not always the case in Berlin), minibars, flat-screen TVs, electronic safes, and free Wi-Fi -- although electric kettles or coffeemakers are notably missing. Bathrooms are outfitted with hairdryers, heated towel racks, and a combination of toiletry dispensers and individual toiletries. All rooms have rainfall showers, but some add separate tubs or even whirlpool tubs.The main difference between room categories is size and style details, but Premium Rooms get a bathroom upgrade: the usual black-and-white tiles are replaced with green marble. Business Rooms add desks, printers and scanners, and USB outlets. Larger rooms may also have sleeper sofas or multiple bathrooms, and some connecting rooms are available. On the whole, units are spacious, though entry-level Comfort Small Rooms are snug, starting at just 160 square feet. By upgrading to a Comfort Room, guests gain almost 100 square feet of space, while Business Rooms are spacious at over 300 square feet. Guest rooms may face the street or the courtyard garden. 

For a small hotel, Myer’s manages an impressive host of extras. The newest, added in mid-2016, is its chic, modern spa, which is situated in the hotel’s vaulted cellar and takes advantage of original brickwork to accent more modern features, like illuminated black-tiled floors and mosaic-tiled bathing and sitting areas. The spa has a dry sauna, a steam room, an infrared cabin, and relaxation areas and is open from the late afternoon into the evening. Bathrobes are available at reception, and massages can be booked for an extra fee. While the hotel has no restaurant, it does serve up a tasty breakfast spread of hot and cold dishes that range from cold cuts and light salads to scrambled eggs and sausages. Apart from extra-fee speciality coffees, breakfast is included in the room rate -- a bit of a rarity in Berlin. It’s also served until late morning. The dining area spills out into the hotel’s garden terrace in warmer months, where guests can lounge during the day, too. The hotel also has a small lobby bar, staffed by reception, and a separate smoking lounge. When it's not in use as a dining space for breakfast, the hotel’s courtyard atrium also serves as a meeting room or as one of the hotel’s galleries with rotating exhibits of local or international art. The property also hosts cultural events, such as readings or concerts, which are often attended by locals.The front desk is open 24 hours, and staff can assist with concierge service, provide luggage storage, or laundry service. While there is no on-site parking, staff can direct guests toward spaces. Bike rentals are available, and pets are allowed for an extra fee. Wi-Fi throughout is free.