OverviewThis hotel is a 15- to 20-minute drive east of downtown Berlin, across from the business center "Pyramid" (the highest clock of Europe). Less than a 1-minute drive from a major thoroughfare and a 4-minute walk from public transit, this property is well suited for guests looking to explore the area by car or public transit.
This property is smoke free and all rooms include free Wi-Fi, a TV, a mini-bar, a coffeemaker, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer.
Free parking is available on site and pets are permitted in select rooms for an additional fee of EUR 5 per pet, per night.
A breakfast is served daily, from 6 am to 10 am, for an additional fee of approximately EUR 10 per person. This hotel also has an on-site snack bar and lounge.
Other on-site amenities include a tennis court, a bowling alley, a guest computer, guest fax and copy service, a billiards room and a 24-hour front desk.
Berlin-Hohenschönhausen Memorial is 5 minutes away by car, while Zoo Friedrichsfelde is about a 10-minute drive away.
Downtown Berlin is accessible within a 30-minute public transit trip or a 20-minute drive. Downtown attractions include Brandenburg Gate (a former city gate built in the 18th century), the Berlin Wall memorial, Pergamon Museum, Fernsehturm Berlin (a television tower) and Alexanderplatz, a public square and transportation hub.
Berlin Tegel Airport (TXL) is about 35 to 45 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests thought that the room rates were reasonable and that the hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
Many guests described their rooms as clean and generally comfortable, while several reviewers added that their rooms were spacious.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and helpful service.
Many reviewers praised the food at the on-site breakfast and one guest said that the free breakfast "offers lots of choices including pastries, cereals, fruit, yogurts, bread, sausage, egg and bacon".
Many guests found the location convenient for accessing the downtown area by public transit and one reviewer noted that the tram made trips to downtown about every 10 minutes.
Several reviewers enjoyed the on-site bowling alley.
The Bad
There were very few concerns or complaints found for this property, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, several guests said that the in-room furnishings and appliances appeared dated. A couple of reviewers complained that their rooms were not equipped with air conditioning.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.2 out of 5, with 91% of 44 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #238 out of 666 hotels in Berlin, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 200 reviews.
The author used the official website and Expedia.ca as sources for writing the overview.
