Berlin Excelsior Hotel - Berlin, Germany     

Stayed for 5 nights, arrived early in the morning and were pleasantly surprised to find our room was already ready! The staff was very friendly and helpful throughout our stay. The double room was a bit on the small side, but clean and pleasant overlooking the parking lot in the back yard. The weather was hot and the air in the room was stuffy, fortunately windows could be opened and the air conditioning worked flawlessly. The bathroom was also small but clean. Overall the decor of the room and the corridors were prime examples of '70s style and could do with updating, but for the price the style was not an issue at all. The only slightly annoying experience with the hotel was how the cleaners and housekeepers kept barging into the room several times quite early in the morning while we were still sleeping or just getting up. This happened nearly every morning during our stay. There were a lot of options at breakfast. However, at times the breakfast room was busy and full, which meant that breakfast was mainly about eating up quickly and getting out of the bustle. What we liked best about the hotel was the location, which was excellent, with the U-Bahn and S-Bahn network available just a few minutes walk away!

spent 5 days at the Hotel Excelsior..... would recommend it ......very good value for what we got c.?76 per room per night including breakfast...booked on-line... would return for the convenience and value great location, walking distance to Zoo station where all transport links are located and tour buses and walks depart.....walking distance to main shopping are around Kudam.... we had two sizable single rooms with twin beds and clean spacious bathroom with bath and shower.... buffet breakfast was excellent with a wide range of fruit, juices, yoghurt, breads, cold meat , cheeses, cakes tea , coffee etc...eat as much as you like...breakfast time can be very busy especially when tour bus parties are staying on the down side......hotel looks unattractive on outside…rooms could do with updating and corridors are dark and dreary.....some staff were very helpful....most efficient and functional....weather was very warm and air conditioning in my room had limited effect but windows could be opened...… however beds were very clean, comfortable and room fully cleaned every day…kettle in room... bar area off foyer is small and dull ...better going out to a neighbouring cafe Eating out near the Hotel would recommend Cafe Hardenberg 5 mins walk to the left of the Hotel exit for good tasty cheap food especially large filling salads... area behind hotel around Savingy platz c. 10 mins walk has a good choice of restaurants especially the Greek one; Very good authentic italian off Kudam..... Ristorante Arlecchino on Meinekestrassee Recommend Insider Tours guided trips, leave from MacDonalds in front of Zoo c. 10 am....best way to see Sacksenhausen and Potsdam in a day is on a guided trip...trips are good value Overall would return to Hotel Excelsior because of location and the breakfasts...Berlin is a cheaper city than most other western capitals and a great place to visit