Often, when we are spending a couple nights in a large city in order to catch a flight at the end of a trip, we opt to stay at a full-service business-modern hotel and the Mandala Hotel in Berlin met and exceeded our expectations.
The hotel is located in an area of Berlin filled with contemporary architecture right at the junction between former East and West Berlin. It is also where the Berlin Wall used to run right through Potsdamer Platz and up to the famous Brandenburg Gate, a short walk away.
The hotel is located in an area of Berlin filled with contemporary architecture right at the junction between former East and West Berlin. It is also where the Berlin Wall used to run right through Potsdamer Platz and up to the famous Brandenburg Gate, a short walk away.
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It is right across the street from the famous Sony Center and very close to Berlin’s brand-new shopping mall. It is also within walking distance (or a short metro ride from nearby Potsdamer Metro Station), to many of Berlin’s tourist sites.
The sleek, artistic, Asian influence of the hotel’s design envelopes you in a relaxing contemporary atmosphere as soon a you enter the hotel.
After turning in our rental car at the airport, and taking a taxi to the hotel, it was a relief to find that our suite was a lovely quiet oasis with every amenity we could hope for, including a wet-bar, large desk area, and comfortable sitting room.
The bedroom and bathroom were spacious, beautifully designed and sparkling clean. One note: be aware, the mattress is definitely on the firm side (I personally prefer a soft cushy mattress) but it was not uncomfortable.
After freshening up, we headed to the bar/lounge area for an glass of wine, where the bar-tenders were friendly and attentive.
Since we had only one full day before leaving Berlin and we had the misfortune to be there on a Monday when the majority of the museums and palaces are closed, we put the excellent concierge to work with our many questions about what sites might be open. They were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and went above and beyond to get answers for us!
Though we didn’t have time on this trip, the hotel spa is always one of my favorite places and ONO Spa on the hotel’s 11th floor provides a relaxing place to enjoy their fabulous treatments.
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The delicious breakfast was held in the beautiful FACIL restaurant. Located on the hotel’s inner courtyard, its floor-to-ceiling glass windows flood the space with light, creating a peaceful dining experience. FACIL in the evening is a 2 Michelin star restaurant with creative cuisine provided by chef Michael Kempf.
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Even though we were only at the Mandala Hotel for two nights, we were definitely pleased with the hotel and our stay there and would recommend it to those who prefer to stay in a modern business style hotel.
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