Berlin

Enter the stately former Danish embassy tucked next to the Berlin Zoo, and the first thing you'll see is the gaping mouth of a crocodile head in front of a grand, museum-like staircase. — Frommer's

A reasonably priced five-star design hotel in central Berlin that manages a perfect mix of sophistication, a great location and Michelin-starred cuisine. — The Telegraph

This gracious Teutonic oasis of calm resides in what has to be one of the most intriguing locations of any hotel in the city: the zoo. — Star Service

Chic hotel within a limestone structure that was formerly the Royal Danish Embassy, tucked away on a quiet lane on the western edge of Berlin's Tiergarten. — Andrew Harper

One of Berlin's hottest, five-star hotels, Das Stue aims to please. — Travel + Leisure

Apart from a few original features, you’re really paying for the prime location and the superlative service. — Time Out

This 1907 limestone block is located next to the Brandenburg Gate and near major embassies and the Reichstag. — Condé Nast Traveler

Berlin’s most storied sleep right by the Brandenburg Gate, with Michelin-starred dining, yoga and an indoor pool. — Jetsetter

Berlin's most historic hotel... Rooms are mostly large and have lots of state-of-the-art electronic extras. — Frommer's

The Hotel Adlon Kempinski is an elegant, classic hotel with a rich history. — Oyster

What puts the Hotel de Rome over the top for us, making it one of our favorite hotels in Berlin, is the location. — Concierge

A luxury hotel on the Bebelplatz in the impressive framework of a building dating from 1889. — Michelin Guide

Occupying a nineteenth-century former Dresdner Bank building, this high-class hotel mixes history with a swanky interior, luxurious rooms. — Rough Guide

To feed your luxury cravings, set up shop in this 19th-century bank on historic Bebelplatz for a delightful alchemy of historic and contemporary flair. — Lonely Planet

The Rocco Forte chain makes its Berlin bow in this classically designed building off Unter den Linden in the center of Berlin. — Frommer's

The Circus Hotel combines this bustling location with a style and service that gently impress rather than being in-your-face. — Afar Magazine

In the heart of Mitte, the owners of the infamous Circus Hostel have created Circus Hotel, a downright classy older sibling. — Time Out

Located directly on one of Berlin's main arteries, the ever-gentrifying, tragically hip Rosenthaler Platz. — BlackBook

This hostel, near Alexanderplatz, offers great value accommodation close to many of the city’s sights. — DK Eyewitness

This 65-room boutique property catering to a hip crowd with a little more disposable income, but the rates are still less than at other mid-range properties in Berlin. — Oyster

The best place to take in all the architectural wonders of Potsdamer Platz—and to decide whether or not you like it—is the Grand Hyatt's top-floor fitness center and spa. — Concierge

A series of refurbishments has kept the interior style thoroughly up to date, and in-house amenities span three restaurants, and a rooftop spa and pool. — The Telegraph

This swanky hotel is positioned next to Berlin’s Potsdamer Platz and within walking distance of landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag, the Philharmonic Hall and Teirgarten Zoo. — Gayot

Stylish guests feel at home at Europe's first Grand Hyatt... combines inspirations from tropical decor, thought-provoking modern art, and the city's history with Bauhaus photographs. — Fodor's

The usual panoply of five-star amenities are in place, with three restaurants (Vox is a perennial top-rated spot in Berlin), two bars, and Berlin's favorite rooftop spa. — Travel + Leisure

Berlin’s Michelberger Hotel’s newest suite, Room 304, is an explorative and transformative space built to resemble a temporary house, and features the same layout and components of a modern residence. — Wallpaper

A boutique hotel with an accessible and friendly “backpacker” feel, the Michelberger appeals to a growing market of budget-conscious yet style-savvy travelers. — Afar Magazine

The Michelberger aims to combine two of Berlin's cultural drivers (high design and nightlife on the cheap) into one budget hotel. — Concierge

We can’t decide which catchy phrase best captures Hotel Michelberger’s edgy and original vibe. — EuroCheapo

With its purposefully boutique industrial look and buzzing creative feel, Michelberger might seem like Berlin in a nutshell to some. — Time Out

Catalan shoemaker Camper has translated its concept of chic yet sensible footwear into this style pit for trend-conscious travellers. — Lonely Planet

Perhaps most interesting for its youth-oriented client base is the Tentemplé snack bar on the top floor, with views of Mitte and free food and drinks round the clock. — Concierge

Book the light-filled Camper Suite, with views of the historic Mitte district and fiery Spanish-red walls softened by wood accents. — Travel + Leisure

Design-forward sleep with a buzzy restaurant and gratis bikes for exploring Berlin’s edgy Mitte neighborhood. — Jetsetter

Run by the famous Spanish shoe brand, Casa Camper is a stylish boutique hotel neatly situated in the middle of Mitte’s hip fashion and culture district. — Afar Magazine

It's all laid on a little thick for some tastes, feeling like a slightly empty, nouveau-riche idea of prewar glory, but it certainly makes an impression. — Concierge

The ultra-luxurious Ritz-Carlton Berlin’s modern façade is reminscent of the Rockefeller Centre. — DK Eyewitness

One of Berlin's most glamorous and prestigious hotels... The hotel is full of grace notes. — Frommer's

Rooms at this sandstone, steel, and glass skyscraper on Potsdamer Platz, overlooking the Tiergarten, have heated bathroom floors, cherry armoires, and a brown and gold palette. — Condé Nast Traveler

At one of Berlin's most popular full-on luxury addresses, rooms and suites are done up in natural hues and classical dark-wood furniture. — Lonely Planet

This is a stylish place, yet it has something to offer even the most cost-conscious traveler: The cheapest accommodations are plain rooms on the top floor with a shared bath. — Concierge

At this 'gallery with rooms' each unit is designed by different artists who receive royalties whenever it’s rented. — Lonely Planet

Each room here is an eccentric, and impressive, work of art: one comes with bananas all over the walls and hot-pink velvet bedding, while another is Alice in Wonderland-themed. — Rough Guide

Housed in a former neoclassical residential palace just a short walk from the Reichstag and Brandenburger Tor, this ‘artist home’ is one of the city’s more imaginative small hotels. — Time Out

Reasonably priced for its central location in the heart of Berlin... accommodations are relatively basic. — Oyster

This in-crowd darling packs plenty of design cachet into its eclectic-mod rooms. — Lonely Planet

The restored Bauhaus building bordering the über-hip Mitte and Prenzlauer Berg neighborhoods has 40 guest rooms with wood floors and Midcentury antiques. — Travel + Leisure

These days, Soho House occupies eight floors, and has installed one of their excellent Cowshed spas, a library and its own cinema. — Time Out

The Berlin branch of this luxury hotel–club brings the chic atmosphere of London and New York's Soho to the German capital. — Fodor's

The rooms' plush mix of modern and traditional, lush and sexy, perfect for a tryst or make-up weekend. — Star Service

Style-minded business travelers sentenced to central stays in Berlin's heart of darkness can't do better than this ultra-chic boutique hotel. — BlackBook

This comparatively intimate design hotel holds its own with a commendable cast of amenities that rival the best addresses in town, Kempinski, Ritz-Carlton and Steigenbergers included. — Star Service

The Mandala Hotel is an independently owned, discreet upscale property in the midst of Berlin's urban jungle, eschewing all the flash outside for understated elegance. — Oyster

This hotel in the Potsdamer Platz (opposite the Sony Center) with its range of spacious and simple yet luxurious rooms and suites boasts an unusual spa. — Michelin Guide

This apartment hotel, in a great spot in Potsdamer Platz, has suites of 35– 100 sq m (375–1,100 sq ft) with kitchen, stereo, fitness area, sauna, daily papers and anything else you could possibly wish for. — DK Eyewitness

A monolith near the Tiergarten and zoological gardens, but a bit off the beaten track for those desiring urban hipness. — Condé Nast Traveler

Luxury hotel in Tiergarten, nicely situated with great views over the central park, this hotel is popular with business travellers. — DK Eyewitness

Slick contemporary sleep at the heart of this cool capital, close to Potsdamer Platz and Kurfürstendamm Boulevard. — Jetsetter

Modern luxury for high-powered business people in a relatively dull corner of town, but with many amenities, among them a fully equipped fitness centre, sauna and pool. €147. — Rough Guide

This hotel is located in a mostly residential setting, east of Zoo Station, a few short blocks from the intimate and exceptional Das Stue, with its zoo views and Michelin-starred dining... — Star Service

Fully living up to its name, this GDR-era hotel originally served party bigwigs but has since been overhauled to provide oodles of traditional upmarket luxury. — Rough Guide

In a neighborhood populated with upscale hotels, the 400-room Westin Grand Berlin stands out for being less opulent than many of its posh five-pearl competitors. — Oyster

Old style comforts, elegant services and an ensemble of fine dining and drinking options — not to mention an expansive spa and lovely winter garden. — The Telegraph

Luxury accommodation in an historic spot, at the corner of Friedrichstraße and Unter den Linden, offering large, elegant rooms and US-style service. — DK Eyewitness

Airy lobby dominated by dramatic staircase for grand entrances by international jetsetters. — BlackBook

Ranked as one of the best hotels in Berlin, St. Regent Hotel near the Gendarmenmarkt has an impressive façade and opulent Neo-Baroque interiors. — DK Eyewitness

"The views of the square and a beautiful church were amazing." — Condé Nast Traveler

Unapologetic and flamboyant opulence is the name of the game at this five-star property, set across from the 18th-century cathedrals of Gendarmenmarkt. — Concierge

Five star style befitting modern nobility next to Berlin's most beautiful square, outfitted in palatial décor of marbleized Venetian grandeur. — BlackBook

With Biedermeier furniture and dramatic chandeliers in the public areas, and antique desks and marble bathrooms in the rooms, the hotel blends sumptuous luxury with...upscale refinement. — Afar Magazine

Along with its nearby sister Honigmond Restaurant-Hotel, this is one of the most charming hotels in Berlin, and it doesn't cost an arm and a leg. — Time Out

The original Honigmond (located just down the street and still operating as a hotel) was popular with East German intellectuals and dissidents, who used to gather at its café. — Concierge

Yes, there’s a garden here and romantics will fall in love with its creeping vines, potted plants and trees. — Frommer's

The splurge-worthy Honigmond Garden Hotel (“honigmond” is the literal translation of "honeymoon" in German) surely lives up to its name — EuroCheapo

Downtown bargain in a charming 1845 building. The rooms are sparsely furnished, but their original wooden floors help generate an authentic elegance. — Rough Guide

Just doors apart, what ties these two establishments together - aside from their shared reception desk - is a wonderfully realised 'modernised colonial' style. — Time Out

At this charismatic retreat in a 19th-century building you'll sleep in large, classily decorated themed rooms. — Lonely Planet

Small offbeat hotel on an attractive residential street in the heart of the lively Prenzlauer Berg scene. — Rough Guide

A majestic building from the 1800s has been restored and turned into a bastion of elegance and affordability. — Frommer's

The hotel presents an alluring combination of elegance and affordability—as well as the stylish breakfast café Club del Mar—on a tree-lined street in Prenzlauer Berg. — Travel + Leisure

A member of the Design Hotels group, this former apartment house for the DDR secret police is a stylish, no-nonsense apartment-hotel with an emphasis on wellbeing. — Time Out

Card-carrying design hotel of minimalist full-service apartments in trendy nexus of Mitte hipdom. — BlackBook

A balanced, harmonious space that's bold but still playful enough to appeal to a young, hip clientele (many who come for the nightlife around Rosa-Luxemburg-Platz). — Concierge

This designer apartment-hotel, oozing style, has big, comfy rooms (with kitchenettes and spacious, open bathrooms), a decent restaurant-bar (Luchs) and an Aveda salon. €109. — Rough Guide

This designer apartment hotel is coveted for its discreet service and great minimalist design. — Fodor's

One of Berlin’s best-loved hostels, located within minutes of Kastanienallee in Prenzlauer Berg or the historical Scheunenviertel. — Insight Guides

From the moment you step into the front door, you’ll recognize the themed decorations. — Let's Go

The 80-room, two-pearl Circus Hostel has bright and hip decor, a sociable atmosphere, and a young clientele. — Oyster

This excellent budget hostel on Berlin’s buzzing Rosenthaler Platz in Mitte offers a mix of dorms and private rooms — available with or without private bathrooms — close to bars, shops and restaurants. — The Telegraph

Top-notch hostel in fantastic location, with particularly helpful staff and good facilities. — Rough Guide

This "high-class hotel" opened in 2005 in western Berlin, across from the legendary Café Kranzler and near the main shopping boulevard of Kurfürstendamm. — Condé Nast Traveler

The luxury Sofitel Berlin Kurfuerstendamm has a lot going for it, starting with its central location bordering the famed Kurfurstendamm shopping district. — Oyster

Since February 2014 this hotel has been operating under the aegis of Accor’s Sofitel brand.changing hands from one French entity to the next – this was formerly the Hotel Concorde... — Star Service

Designed by Berlin architect Jan Kleihues, this new French-owned five-star is grandly proportioned with a refreshingly minimalist and contemporary approach. — Time Out

Contemporary high-rise hotel off Berlin’s luxury shopping drag, with spacious rooms and French flair. — Jetsetter

Set in a quiet residential neighborhood far from the city center, the Schlosshotel Im Grunewald is a small but opulent five-pearl boutique that was once a private mansion. — Oyster

This hotel reigns over private confines in an exclusive residential neighborhood, 3 kilometers south of the fairgrounds (Messe) and 10 kilometers southwest of the Brandenburg Gate — Star Service

This l9C palace located in the upmarket Grunewald district offers a perfect combination of wonderful historical detail and refined, modern style. — Michelin Guide

One of the most historic and plushest hotels in Berlin... For anyone who can afford it and prefers a stay in the city's verdant suburbs, the experience can be elegant, historic, and charming. — Frommer's

In the beautiful, verdant setting of residential Grunewald, the small but palatial hotel is full of classic style and lavish decor. — Fodor's