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Old Mar 16, 2014 | 4:07 pm
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nicolas75
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Holiday Inn Berlin Centre Alexanderplatz

What is your IHG Rewards Club status?
Platinum Royal Ambassador

Were you (or for multi-stayers are you generally) happy with the hotel/stay?
Yes

Which room did you book and which upgrade did you receive?
Booked cheapest advance rate with breakfast and was upgrade to a suite with balcony.

How are the rooms?
Around 45sqm

Smart, elegant and warm contemporary design.
Table with flower, elegant chair.
Flat screen television which rotates and hides into the bed automatically.
Wooden flooring
Tassimo tea/coffee machine with selection of pods. Small dressing.
Bed area with comfortable bed (addition of two beds).
Bathroom with shower only. Eco by Green Culture amenities.
Nice terrace with chairs and view over the Fernsehturm (television tower).
Very efficient heating system. Very quiet.

How is the exec. lounge?
N/A

What was good and what was bad?
Good:
- Wonderful staff: very friendly, smiling, helpful.
- Nice suite, with elegant design
- Very good breakfast (not a huge choice, but very good fresh products: cheeses and hams, fresh fruits, etc.)
- Free wifi (good enough for basic surfing, paid option needed for video)
- Great location: most trendy bars, restaurants, night clubs, art galleries and boutiques of Mitte district at less than 10 minutes walk from hotel
- Alexanderplatz U-Bahn station close to the hotel
- Bikes can be rented for EUR12 a day

Bad:
- Nothing

Value for $ or Priority Club Points? Would you return?
Definitely, for the location, atmosphere and staff.
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