CITY CENTER AT THE HILTON BERLIN

Maybe you call it “your go-to” or a classic “stand-by”, whatever the term, the Hilton brand has been this for us. With all this jet setting around, we know what to expect and the standard of service and accommodation we’re in for. The Hilton Berlin was obviously no exception to these…but with a bit more in store for us!Location, location, location : Minutes from Checkpoint Charlie and the Typography of Terrores, and right off the Gendarmenmarkt square, this Mitte location couldn’t be more central. Within a twenty minute walk, you can also be at Potsdamer Platz, Alexanderplatz and Brandenburger Tor. Also, they win at “rooms with a view”.Unexpected luxuries : the spa at the Berlin Hilton offers a variety of services and stunning indoor pool, and after a day of exploring the city, it’s the perfect place to relax. We dropped in for a Rasul treatment…a first time for us! It’s an Arabic bathing ritual but here they have two options–a tropical sugar scrub or a chocolate one! The bathing room is a private area with showers and a steam room…so you scrub and shower and then slather chocolate and steam! It’s quite refreshing and after walking miles, it offered much needed R&R.

Next, the breakfast room opens to a wall of windows nearly framing the domed cathedral of one of Berlin’s prettiest squares. Also, waffles….such good waffles!

Also, if you’re an HHonors member (and you should be!), you can enjoy the Executive Lounge. It’s a spacious room with excellent amenities–including happy hour daily with canapés and adult beverages!Unique Berlin : the Mark Brandenburg restaurant offers a beer flight with a sampling of craft beers. It’s an excellent atmosphere, again the views(!), and it’s a great experience for the city…so much of Berlin is unlike the “typical” German experience or what many people expect in Germany! Here you can have a very German experience (beer drinking!) but with the Berlin twist.

Overall, our stay at the Hilton Berlin was exceptional and I think it’s an excellent option for staying in a centrally located area with great service and five star amenities.