Originally Posted by
firstclasslad
I'm choosing between these two.
Both same price.
Both offer free wifi Westin offers 4pm check out (I'm Starwood Preferred Guest Gold). Both locations good - which is better (I'm looking at standard king rooms).
My priorities are late check-out, weight lifting gym, wifi and luxurious room (separate shower a bonus).
Other similar priced rooms are Raddison Blu (free wifi) and Pullman
Thanks
I have never stayed at this hotel since it was branded Concorde- however I don't think this will fall into 5 Star options from what I know about Berlin. The Kdamm area is also not my favorite- definitely the Westin has a better location. I think this used to be the swissotel (if I am not mistaken)- if that is the case it is a good 4 star hotel (or was) with a not-so-great location.
The Westin to me is nothing special- it is not one of the better options in Berlin from my point of view.
Hotel De Rome is very good for hard product (suites are particularly nice) and has a similar location to the Westin. Service is a bit hit and miss.
Some people like both the RC and the Hyatt- however the Pots. Platz location is not the best (unless you have meetings there in which case it is good).
Soho House looks very interesting but I have not stayed there yet so cannot comment.
The Regent is the former Four Seasons and has good service if a tired hard product.
The Blu is a 4 star option- it is quite interesting in that it has a large aquarium in the lobby (very very large with an elevator in the middle of the aquarium)- but I wouldn't consider it as a luxury option.